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  • One family, two missions

    Over the last several days U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Macri spent as much time with his wife and two kids as possible.He's not on vacation or on a trip for a couple of weeks.Macri, a 606th Air Control Squadron radio frequency transmission journeyman, left for his first deployment since

  • 606th ACS ADVON Team: First ones there

    According to the 606th Air Control Squadron factsheet the unit is known as the "inspectors of the skies."Before the deployment, a small band of Airmen leaves before their fellow 606th ACS Airmen."The advanced echelon team is a small percentage, handpicked group of individuals that goes forward prior

  • Service, it's in the family

    Playing in the sandbox with his brother was never a difficult task. A fist full of sand down the shirt and a trail across the kitchen floor leaves mom playing referee, but boys will be boys. Even through the hard times, the Lomelins -- Edward, 29, and Chris, 22 -- stuck together and their bond grew

  • A captain deploys, while pregnant wife stays

    In times of conflict throughout history, this is a story heard many times. Men are called to fight a foe, leaving behind a wife. In this case, a wife who is pregnant, and a birth a husband will not be able to see. He will be fighting for his country, exemplifying one of the Air Force Core Values:

  • An unexpected reunion

    Not knowing the language spoken in the country where one may be presented many obstacles, that challenge can only multiply when learning to pilot an aircraft.Despite these barriers, U.S. Air Force instructor pilots stationed overseas like Maj. Bradley Sullivan, 480th Fighter Squadron, teach their

  • An Airman never quits: Fit to fight

    Editor's note: This is the third of a three-part series of an Airman's resiliency to become fit to fight."Do yourself a favor, and realize that there's no technique in the world that will save you. There are no pills, no secrets, no passwords on the path to greatness. You've got to embrace the pain,

  • An Air Force Ball to remember

    At most birthdays, people celebrate with a party, a cake and blowing out candles. For the Air Force, this is true, especially as most installations around the world observe its anniversary with an Air Force Ball. Spangdahlem Airmen observed the Air Force's 67th birthday with a formal celebration at

  • 470th ABS Airmen compete in sports day events

    Under a soft blue sky in sunny, spring-like weather, service members of the 470th Air Base Squadron, Geilenkirchen, Germany, participated in a morale-boosting squadron sports day Sept. 12, 2014.The event began with a morale run to enhance camaraderie, which fostered a sense of togetherness and

  • Program provides pre-K education

    With the beginning of the school year, Saber Nation continues to ensure every family has the resources they need for success. The Sure Start Program, a Department of Defense initiative, provides students with a stepping-stone before starting their formal education. "The Sure Start Program focuses on

  • Barons win home opener 32-8

    During a warm Saturday afternoon, the smell of smoke from hotdogs and hamburgers grilling, and the sound of the crowd cheering at the end of every play, provides the perfect backdrop for a high school football game. And this backdrop set the environment for the Bitburg Middle-High School Barons