Jan. 30, 2008 Airman serves as Piesport Prince of Carnival As a child Senior Airman Vito Cipolla discovered the village of Piesport on a wine label at age seven, something that he always remembered. Fast-forward 21 years to the day he landed in Germany in 2006. He asked his sponsor if he knew where Piesport was and, within two hours of arriving there he
Jan. 30, 2008 Troops to receive retroactive pay next month Active duty troops will receive retroactive earnings next month, followed weeks later by a supplemental payday for non-active personnel, a Pentagon official said today. The National Defense Authorization Act signed into law Jan. 28 by President Bush stipulates a 3.5 percent military pay raise. This
Jan. 29, 2008 Buechel Airman participate in German shooting festival Four expert shooters from the 702nd Munitions Support Squadron at Buechel Air Base represented the Air Force in a German Schutzenfest or "Shooting Festival" in Ulmen, Jan. 12, 2008. "Despite the cold and drizzly Saturday, it did not hamper our spirits or capabilities," said the 702nd MUNSS
Jan. 29, 2008 52nd DS offers parents oral hygiene tips Parents often wonder how best to approach home oral hygiene care with their children. Home oral hygiene care is not just brushing teeth, but a more encompassing subject including diet, fluoride use and parental involvement. These three areas are critical for the prevention of dental-related problems
Jan. 25, 2008 Ammo keeps fighters supplied in quest for Iraqi freedom The Air Force prides itself on its ability to fly, fight and win in any wartime situation. But being able to do that is only possible if pilots are properly equipped with the right munitions for their target. Ensuring there is no shortage of munitions for combat aircraft are the Airmen in the 332nd
Jan. 25, 2008 52nd FW names quarterly award winners Congratulations to the following 52nd Fighter Wing fourth quarter award nominees and winners: The nominees and winner in the Junior Level Civilian category · Shane Gerry, 52nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron - winner · Kevin Hacker, 52nd Services Squadron · Gena Pancake, 52nd Fighter Wing · Dawn Smith,