Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
During the hot days of summer, many Airmen and their families head to the pool or beach to escape the heat and relax. While enjoying the water, they may not think of those who watch over them and keep them safe: the lifeguards. Many of them may also not realize […]
July 21, 2016 ×
by Sandy Paige
Contributing writer
Windmills, flower-lined canals, tunnels of trees, locks, bridges, bicycles everywhere, cheeses galore, friendly smiles and wonderful memories — this was our weeklong boat trip in Holland. We started June 18 in Loosdrecht near Amsterdam and made a complete loop through Loenen, Woerden, Gouda, Utrecht and Breukelen for a total of […]
July 21, 2016 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
“The mission of the 721st (Aerial Port Squadron) Safety Office is to advise the commander and prevent mishaps throughout the squadron,” said Master Sgt. Ryan Armour, 721st Aerial Port Squadron safety superintendent.
July 21, 2016 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
For most kids, once school is out for the summer, it’s all about vacations and staying up late playing video games until the next school year comes around.
July 21, 2016 ×
By Ricky Baptista
65th Air Base Group
Public Affairs Office
LAJES FIELD, Azores – Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James experienced Lajes “In the Fight” capabilities first hand during her visit to Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, July 11, 2016. Lajes was the first stop for the Secretary on her 10-day trip of Europe and the Baltics. She will […]
July 14, 2016 ×
Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations’ 5th Field Investigations Region came together to welcome their new commander June 29, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
July 14, 2016 ×
By Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Gen. David L. Goldfein was sworn in as the Air Force’s 21st chief of staff by Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James during a ceremony at the Pentagon on July 1.
July 14, 2016 ×
By William Hendrickson
U.S. Air Force in Europe
BRNO, Czech Republic — Eleven year-old Andrew Hendrickson swam away with two gold and two silver medals at the Czech National Swim Competition in Brno, Czech Republic, June 25 through 26, 2016. Andrew swims with the Kaiserslautern Kingfish Swim Team at Ramstein Air Base, and because of his dual citizenship was able to qualify for the Nationals of the Czech Republic.
July 14, 2016 ×