Dec. 15, 2011 F-16 pilot reaches 4,000 flight hours, inspires others Only 33 pilots in the 20-year history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon have reached 4,000 flying hours in the aircraft until Dec. 14.Lt. Col. Brian Egger, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, became the 34th pilot to do so Dec. 14 reaching more than 4,000 flight hours in the aircraft. "This is very rare,"
Dec. 15, 2011 Airmen showcase fighter-wing mission to SACEUR, EUCOM commander The commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe visited with Airmen here Dec. 14 as part of a familiarization tour. U.S. Navy Adm. Jim Stavridis saw the unique capabilities the 52nd Fighter Wing provides to the European theater of operations and learned about some of
Dec. 8, 2011 1-1-8: Suicide prevention hotline goes live United States Army Europe and U.S. Air Forces in Europe have launched a toll-free suicide prevention hotline available throughout the European theater.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Military Crisis Line-Europe can now be reached by dialing DSN 118 on any Air Force or Army installation
Dec. 7, 2011 Job relief available for overseas family members Civilians throughout U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Pacific Air Forces affected by the recent Air Force hiring freeze can apply for jobs again from now until mid-December.Air Force officials have temporarily lifted the freeze to allow overseas bases the opportunity to fill vacant positions that could
Dec. 7, 2011 Dorm Airmen financially prepare for meal cards Airmen living in the dorms here can expect to see adjustments in their leave and earnings statement this February.This adjustment will appear as Airmen are put back onto the meal-card program with the re-opening of the Mosel Dining Hall scheduled in early 2012. The amount Airmen receive for basic
Dec. 1, 2011 DUI Awareness Month: Remember consequences every month December is Driving Under the Influence Awareness Month, and the alcohol drug abuse prevention and treatment office urges Airmen to consider all the consequences of driving intoxicated.One little slip behind the wheel on the narrow and winding roads here, and a driver could leave the road and hit a