8th ASOS conducts off base training mission

USAFE CV departs Europe, thanks teammates for ‘can-do’ attitude

Optimism--it's what keeps Lt. Gen. Stephen P. Mueller passionate and energetic enough to tackle the challenges put before him. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander leaves the command April 27, after 20 months of service here.He spent his tenure leading the headquarters staff on a journey to

U.S., Bulgarian Airmen repair parks, build bridges

More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered free time to clean up two parks in the community here April 22.The U.S. forces are deployed to Bulgaria for Thracian Star 2012, a coalition exercise geared toward strengthening partnerships with NATO allies. In keeping with that theme,

U.S., Bulgarian Airmen renovate hospital

More than 60 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members worked together to clean, paint and decorate 11 post-operation rooms in the pediatric surgery ward of a local hospital here April 21 and 22. The U.S. Air Force volunteers are deployed to Bulgaria from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to participate in

F-16s, MiGs engage in combat training over Bulgaria

U.S. pilots from the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, have been given a rare opportunity to train and share experiences with Bulgarian air force MiG-21 and MiG-29 pilots during their deployment here in support of Thracian Star 2012.Since the start of the

Base officials collect expired, unused prescription drugs

Every day, on average, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.It is because of abuses like this that the 31st Medical Group Pharmacy is teaming up with several other key base organizations to host "Drug Take Back Day"

Volunteers save base estimated $2.7 million

"Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in."This is how Darlene Rosario, Airman and Family Readiness Center volunteer program manager, opened the annual Aviano

Italian memorial honors American hero

It was on Christmas Day 1943 when 23-year-old Maj. Hugh Muse Jr. made the ultimate sacrifice for his country when his aircraft was shot down by enemy fire over Italian soil.Now, 69 years later, a memorial plaque in Muse's honor was unveiled on April 14 in the small Italian town of Vighizzolo D'Este

Fighting Falcons land in Bulgaria

U.S., Bulgarian air forces kick off Thracian Star 2012

U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen launched Thracian Star 2012, a joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability, during a ceremony here April 18.Brig. Gen. Tsanko Stoykov, the Bulgarian base commander, welcomed the 31st Fighter Wing Airmen from Aviano Air Base,