http://www.afneurope.netWe Bring You Home120http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28277A1C Valerie Lloyd introduces us to an Air Force NCO who is giving back to his local community in a unique way.Story by A1C Valerie LloydFri, 17 May 2013 16:32:34 GMT42162http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28275A1C Amanda Sampson shows us how the Transition Assistance Program at RAF Lakenheath is helping service members face the challenges that come with retiring or separating from the military.Story by A1C Amanda SampsonFri, 17 May 2013 16:24:52 GMT42160http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28274Can a phone call really change someone’s life? SGT Zachary Burke introduces us to a man that had exactly that happen to him.Story by SGT Zachary BurkeFri, 17 May 2013 16:18:05 GMT42159http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28264As the remaining element of U.S. forces prepare to depart Heidelberg, the city held an event to honor decades of German/American friendship. SGT Felicia Lilly has the story.Story by SGT Felicia LillyThu, 16 May 2013 11:27:49 GMT42148http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28263Admiral James Stavridis turned over the title of Supreme Allied Commander Europe to General Philip Breedlove at SHAPE Belgium. Sean Patrick has the story.Story by Sean PatrickThu, 16 May 2013 11:24:12 GMT42147http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28262Officiating doesn’t just happen on the field, softball officials hit the books as well. SrA Ashley Corkins takes us to Sembach, Germany for the story.Story by SrA Ashley CorkinsThu, 16 May 2013 11:15:23 GMT42146http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28261Airmen at RAF Mildenhall got their workout while rocking out to heavy metal. TSgt Lance Daigle has more.Story by TSgt Lance DaigleThu, 16 May 2013 11:11:08 GMT42145http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28260Which is worse, driving drunk or driving while fatigued? A few Airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, volunteered to find out.<br />Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:12 GMT42144http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28259SGT Rob Parrish gives us an inside look at what happens when women decide to fight back.Story by SGT Rob ParrishWed, 15 May 2013 16:57:22 GMT42142http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28258He’s a well-known German celebrity who’s had shows on television and is a popular radio DJ. You’ll never guess where he got his start. Tony McKinney reports.Story by Tony McKinney Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:58 GMT42143http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28257In Helmand, Afghanistan, Cpl Ivan Vasquez takes us to class to sit in on a special course that teaches Afghan soldiers how to operate computers.Story by Cpl Ivan Vasquez Wed, 15 May 2013 16:44:55 GMT42140http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28256Being stationed in Germany can sometimes create a disconnect of what is going on back in the United States. One Army spouse made it her mission to bring her community together here in Germany to remember those back home. SSG Jose Ibarra tells us more.Story by SSG Jose Ibarra Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:02 GMT42139http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28255Most don’t get to meet their heroes in person. SSG Jarrett Simpkins tells us about one group who did.Story by SSG Jarrett SimpkinsTue, 14 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT42138http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28254The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps paid a visit to the Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa located at Naval Air Station Sigonella. Petty Officer Jeremy Freehling has more.Story by Petty Officer Jeremy FreehlingTue, 14 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT42137http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28253Sometimes life can lead us to some interesting places. It’s what we do when we’re there that defines who we are. SPC Arthur Haring has more.Story by SPC Arthur HaringTue, 14 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT42136http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28252Communication plays a key role in mission success and maintaining relationships. A1C Josh Blackburn takes us to Aviano Air Base, Italy, where a new addition is also helping Airmen build new friendships.Story by A1C Josh BlackburnTue, 14 May 2013 15:39:00 GMT42135http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28248While the pilots take care of things on the flight deck, loadmasters are in the back of the plane making sure everything runs smoothly. SrA Ellen McCarthy takes us to Bucharest, Romania, where loadmasters work hard during an off station training exercise.Story by SrA Ellen McCarthyTue, 14 May 2013 09:52:00 GMT42131http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28247People across the world have been specifically wearing denim on April 24 for more than 10 years. SGT Tony McCaslin traveled across Caserma Ederle to watch as Vicenza residents stand tall and step up for what they believe in.Story by SGT Tony McCaslinMon, 13 May 2013 22:23:00 GMT42130http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28246The Army community in Wiesbaden, Germany, welcomed the Army Chief of Staff for the first time in more than a year. As Jesse Granger explains, a lot has changed since his last visit.Story by Jesse GrangerMon, 13 May 2013 22:20:00 GMT42129http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28245The NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Admiral James Stavridis, has a helicopter pad named in his honor at the end of his tenure at the NATO Headquarters in Belgium. SGT Zachary Burke was at the ceremony and has the story.Story by SGT Zachary BurkeMon, 13 May 2013 22:16:00 GMT42128http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28242Becoming an NCO is a historic accomplishment in a enlisted service member’s military career. A1C Dan Asselta shows us a promotion ceremony for the AFNORTH battalion that was historic for other reasons as well.Story by A1C Dan AsseltaMon, 13 May 2013 21:23:00 GMT42125http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28241Earth Day is becoming bigger and more important every year. This year, Patch High School’s Environmental Science Club and the garrison commander teamed up to help make Earth Day extra memorable. SGT Dan Maffett has more.Story by SGT Dan MaffettMon, 13 May 2013 21:15:00 GMT42124http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28240Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa are serving in the epicenter of the last outbreak of the Ebola virus. TSgt Jon LaDue has the story of a group of health care workers striving to make a difference.Story by TSgt Jon LaDueMon, 13 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT42123http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28226It’s official. The US Army’s V Corps is home. SSgt Tyler Alexander takes us to the uncasing ceremony.Story by SSgt Tyler AlexanderFri, 10 May 2013 11:56:20 GMT42108http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28225Students at Naval Station Rota’s Elementary School are learning new things every day. The school aims to improve both communication and math skills however they decided to add a little twist into their student’s daily routine. Petty Officer Gulianna Dunn has more.Story by Petty Officer Gulianna DunnFri, 10 May 2013 11:33:16 GMT42107http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28224The USAFRICOM commander traveled to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to visit personnel serving there. Petty Officer Cody Boyd has the story.Story by Petty Officer Cody BoydFri, 10 May 2013 10:59:24 GMT42106http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28223Aircraft maintainers are an essential part in getting planes off of the ground. Airmen from Ramstein recently traveled to Romania for an off-station training exercise where maintainers got the chance to practice and improve their skills. SrA Ellen McCarthy has the story.Story by SrA Ellen McCarthyFri, 10 May 2013 10:57:16 GMT42105http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28222On today’s battlefield, knowing who the enemy is is not so obvious. So how do you identify an enemy who hides in plain sight? SSG Jose Ibarra tells us about Soldiers learning how to do just that.Story by SSG Jose Ibarra Fri, 10 May 2013 10:54:48 GMT42104http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28221The U.S. mission in Afghanistan remains the same but the units executing the mission changes from time to time. SGT Vincent Pedican shows us how one unit begins their tour of duty and the other returns home as the mission stays intact.Story by SGT Vincent PedicanFri, 10 May 2013 10:50:03 GMT42103http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28220Many military couples aspire to be parents and some consider different options for starting a family. SSG Tristan McIntire invites us to the annual European Adoption Symposium and shows how it supports service members.Story by SSG Tristan McIntireThu, 09 May 2013 16:50:14 GMT42102http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28219Landstuhl Regional Medical Center celebrated National Laboratory Week by inviting local DoDDS high school students to tour their facilities. A1C Jeff Lander took the tour with them.Story by A1C Jeff LanderThu, 09 May 2013 16:41:30 GMT42101http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28218While much has changed in U.S. Army Europe since the end of the Cold War. One familiar place remains much as it has since 1951. Mark Van Treuren reports.Story by Mark Van TreurenThu, 09 May 2013 16:21:09 GMT42100http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28217Soldiers from the Czech Republic’s 43rd Airborne Battalion are currently on duty in Afghanistan assisting the Afghan National Army prepare to take over their own defense in 2014. Before deploying, these soldiers went through some final training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany. Training that is not only critical to the mission in Afghanistan, but a true picture of NATO as it evolves in the 21st century. Mark Van Treuren tells us more.Story by Mark Van TreurenThu, 09 May 2013 15:51:46 GMT42099http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28210Roller derby is a contact sport and can get pretty physical. TSgt Lance Daigle takes us to RAF Lakenheath to see what changed these Derby Girls’ behavior for the night.Story by TSgt Lance DaigleWed, 08 May 2013 15:50:32 GMT42087http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28209Growing up as a military child often means moving to a new location, changing schools, and finding new friends every few years. For these girls, it’s one particular sport that helps keep them together. SGT Rebecca Schwab has more.Story by SGT Rebecca SchwabWed, 08 May 2013 15:34:00 GMT42086http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28208As part of sexual assault awareness and prevention at the Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station Sigonella, the community held a self defense class. Seaman Julie Cox tells us more about this training.Story by Seaman Julie CoxWed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT42085http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28207Marines are training Uganda Peoples Defense Forces soldiers in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia. Petty Officer Cody Boyd takes us to the Singo training site in Uganda where these two forces are working together.Story by Petty Officer Cody Boyd Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT42084http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28206Soldiers from Wiesbaden learn the importance of practice. SGT Stephen Counts shows us how they used all their skills to master military operations in urban terrain, or mout.Story by SGT Stephen CountsTue, 07 May 2013 14:12:00 GMT42083http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28205Participants of a body building and figure classic trained for ten weeks to compete. Seaman Michaela Garrison tells us about the competition.Story by Seaman Michaela GarrisonTue, 07 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT42082http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28204Not even rain could stop these families from spending some quality time together in the great outdoors. SGT Felicia Lilly has more in Heidelberg, Germany.Story by SGT Felicia LillyTue, 07 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT42081http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28203Auxiliary Security Force, or ASF, training is conducted to augment the base security. Seaman Nicole VanderGriend introduces us to the course.Story by Seaman Nicole VanderGriend Tue, 07 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT42080http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28201They left one year ago for Afghanistan. After completing their mission, Soldiers from V Corps have reunited with their families in Wiesbaden. Chris Knoblauch has more.Story by Chris KnoblauchMon, 06 May 2013 17:10:00 GMT42077http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28200A1C Courtney Graffius shows us how military children are recognized at an event on Pulaski Barracks.Story by A1C Courtney GraffiusMon, 06 May 2013 17:07:00 GMT42076http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28199A movie that’s being shown at training for SHARP portrays the program as ineffective. Not that long ago, this Soldier would have agreed with that. SGT Rebecca Schwab reports.Story by SGT Rebecca SchwabMon, 06 May 2013 16:59:00 GMT42078http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28198An Army unit performs one final task in Ansbach, Germany, to end their deployment. Marisa Gaona has the story. Story by Marisa GaonaMon, 06 May 2013 16:57:00 GMT42074http://www.afneurope.net/DesktopModules/EngagePublish/itemlink.aspx?itemId=28197Losing part of a finger while deployed can put a Soldier out of the fight. How long troops are out of the fight is changing. SSG David Birchfield reports.Story by SSG David Birchfield Mon, 06 May 2013 16:45:00 GMT42073