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Driving in Europe

USAREUR driver’s license Under SOFA agreement, all persons that are driving must obtain a USAREUR license. The operator must: • Be at least 17 years of age • Have a national unrestricted “Driver’s License” (Not “Provisional” or “Intermediate”) • Have at least 20/40 corrected or uncorrected vision • Have orders […]

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The ‘wow’ factor

The ‘wow’ factor

by Capt. Darrick Lee
U.S. European Command Public Affairs

Ten aircraft representing the U.S. Air Force participated in the 2008
Berlin Air Show May 27 through June 1. Since 1909, the show has offered
the U.S. a venue to display its capabilities and foster relationships
with international military aviators.

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Wiesbaden remembers Berlin Airlift

In June 1948, the Soviet Union initiated the Berlin Blockade, demanding
all rail and road traffic leading into Berlin from West Germany to
cease.

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Top two Air Force leaders resign

Top two Air Force leaders resign

The Air Force

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Hotline answers voting questions

Voters in Europe who have questions about casting their ballots this
year have resources available to get answers from the experts.

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Wireless devices could be a no-no in Europe

by Airman 1st Class Ruth Holcomb
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Baby monitors, cordless phones, Family Radio Service Devices and
wireless routers are  American conveniences that are not hard to come
by, but the use of these devices may be illegal if they do not meet
host nation standards.

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Hard work, flexibility pay off

Hard work, flexibility pay off

Story and photo by Pfc. Michael Syner
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Every commander in the Army knows the value of logistics.

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Commentary

Flag Day: Honoring the most important veteran

Flag Day: Honoring the most important veteran

by Chief Master Sgt. Scott Hubbartt
USAF, Retired

We have three special days each year specifically set aside to honor
veterans and pay respect to our comrades in arms

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Leaders change; standards and challenges don’t

by Gen. Roger A. Brady
Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe

This was a difficult week for our Air Force. June 5, our secretary and chief of staff

tendered their resignations to the secretary of defense.

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Thousands join pilgrimage

Thousands join pilgrimage

Story and photos by Dave Melancon
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

More than 200 U.S. Army Europe Soldiers and family members joined thousands of pilgrims from all points of the globe during the 50th International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes, May 22 to 25.

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