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  • The nemesis of Iraqi armor, the A-10/OA-10 flew 8,100 sorties in the Persian Gulf War and launched 90 percent of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles. It achieved the only air-to-air gun kills of the war. This jet was gained by the U.S. Air Force in February 1979, and this aircraft (tail number 77-0264) was retired from operational inventory in 1992.

    Air Park

    People drive by the air park daily, but few stop to look and admire the aircraft that sit atop concrete pedestals and learn the history that swarms around these metal works of art. The air park, located near the security forces building on Perimeter Road, was opened September 1997. Its purpose was to let base personnel reflect on the history, honor
  • COLOGNE, GERMANY -- Lawrence Herstel savors crossing the Cologne Marathon finish line after nearly a year of training. (Courtesy photo)

    Sabers share their marathon experiences, offer training advice

    The end of a year for many people marks a time to reflect on accomplishments made during the prior 12 months, and to set goals for the New Year. During this reflection, many people focus their goals and New Year's resolutions on improving their fitness. One way these fitness goals take form is a decision to train for one of the many marathons that
  • 1st Lt. Ben Taber, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, performs a room clearing drill at Fort Hood, Texas, as part of his pre-deployment training. (Courtesy photo)

    Sabers deploy to fill Army Billets

    It is hard to know what to expect on a first deployment. The mystery is even deeper for Airmen deploying as In Lieu Of Forces who are filling traditional Army billets. This was the case for 1st Lt. Ben Taber and Capt. Scott MacNeil of the 52nd Logistic Readiness Squadron as the two volunteered for a short-notice deployment tasking to support
  • Lt. Col. Kevin Scharff, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron Anesthesia Services chief at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prepares his work area before administering a spinal anesthetic to his patient before a scheduled Cesarean section at the Bitburg Annex Hospital Jan. 9. National Nurse Anesthetist Week is Jan. 20-27, and honors Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and educates people on the importance of their work. Nurse anesthetists have been working with surgeons, dentists and podiatrists for 150 years to deliver safe anesthetic care. The Bitburg hospital has three nurse anesthetists on staff who provide care to hundreds of Sabers each year. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eydie Sakura)

    52nd MDG celebrates nurse anesthetist week

    Envision a Civil War-era movie scene with a doctor in a medical tent performing an amputation on a wounded soldier. The pain killer of choice in the scene is a bottle of whiskey and a stick to bite down on when the pain becomes too intense. Now fast forward to the present. Anesthesia has come a long way in 150 years, and nurse anesthetists have led
  • RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFPN) -- Master Sgt. Troy Saunders does a front-bicep pose during the 60-second pose-off at bodybuilding competition here. Sergeant Saunders recently took home the overall title at the 2005 German bodybuilding championships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christine June)

    Spang Airmen lift to new heights, weigh-in on fitness routine

    The clanking weights and ambient noise around the room didn't break his concentration as he prepared to lift 590 pounds from the floor. His eyes focused straight ahead as he inhaled a deep breath and used every fiber of strength to lift the weights. The veins bulged from his neck and blood rushed to his face. Troy Saunders, a powerlifting guru on
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