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  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Staff Sgt Hector CortesUnit: 701st MUNSSDuty title: Information Assurance OfficerHometown: Sylmar, Calif. Years in Service: 10 yearsWhy joined: Family tradition, money for collegeFamily: Married to Megan Cortes, a radio frequency transmissions technician also assigned to the 701st MUNSS. One

  • Wanted: Airmen selfie videos

    Do you have a unique story about the path that led you to the Air Force? Are you proud of your job and how it impacts the bigger Air Force mission? Do you work in an exceptional unit? If so, the Air Force wants to hear from you!The 2014 American Airman Video Contest, which began July 1, is open to

  • Civil Air Patrol develops youth into leaders

    Many have counted down to the day they could join the armed forces and serve their country, but what about beginning service at the age of 12?Through the Civil Air Patrol, teens ages 12-18 can grow and learn with a strong mission geared toward aerospace education, leadership in the cadet program and

  • Super Saber Performer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Tessa BoyeaUnit: 52nd Contracting SquadronDuty title: Contract SpecialistHometown: Saratoga Springs, N.Y.Years in Service: 2 yearsWhy joined: I wanted a challenge, and a sense of stability, security, and pride. Family: Mother, father, two sisters, brother, and a

  • Airman's Attic receives influx of donations

    The number of items donated to the Airman's Attic here has nearly tripled due to the summer months' high rate of service members transitioning to and from Germany.The Attic acts as a collection and distribution point that aims to help military families offset their living expenses by providing a

  • Existing tools help users reduce PII breaches

    Members of 24th Air Force are refurbishing an old email tool to help Air Force users reduce breaches of personally identifiable information, or PII.The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool, or DSET, which currently prompts users to provide a digital signature when an email contains an active hyperlink

  • Parade showcases cultures at European Folklore Festival

    A parade took place July 13 that showcased nearly 30 cultures at the European Folklore Festival in Bitburg.The annual European Folk Festival in Bitburg is a great way to experience European culture right here in the Eifel. Bitburg invites base members to join in the activities each year. The Bitburg

  • Air Force announces changes to headquarters organization

    Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization today.The Air Force will create efficiencies by deactivating and realigning organizations at Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces and Field Operating Agencies, resulting in savings of $1.6