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Romanian paratroopers leap from US aircraft

Romanian paratroopers leap from US aircraft

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

     

September 27, 2018 ×

Features, Health

LRMC miracle patient making strides

LRMC miracle patient making strides

by Kathryn Gifford
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center team witnessed what some would call miracles this summer as a severely wounded patient cheated death at every turn and did what no one could have imagined. One year later, he continues to amaze LRMC medical staff. Iveri Buadze, a Senior Lieutenant in the Republic […]

September 27, 2018 ×

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Honoring Gold Star mothers and families Sept. 30

Honoring Gold Star mothers and families Sept. 30

Story and photo by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs Office

Mary Aguirre-Garza is the kind of mom who can’t help but to gush about her two children — especially Nathaniel — whom she calls “the sparkle in my eyes.” Her son, Cpl. Nathaniel A. Aguirre, was an airborne combat medic with the 4th Infantry Division, who was killed in Baghdad, […]

September 27, 2018 ×

Features, News

European leaders steer F-35 integration

European leaders steer F-35 integration

Story and photo by
Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
U.S. Air Forces in Europe —
Air Forces Africa

In the years since the release of the U.S. military’s newest fighter aircraft, the F-35 Lightning II has provided pilots unprecedented levels of survivability, lethality, and situational awareness, allowing warfighters to engage and win in hostile environments. A group of general officers representing the U.S. and each of the seven […]

September 20, 2018 ×

Features, News

AF leadership provides update on Air Force Publication Reduction Initiative

Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs

A year ago, Air Force leadership directed a 24-month review of every Air Force directive publication, and today they announced the elimination of more than 226 publications and almost 4,795 compliance items. In the letter delivered to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Chief of Staff of the […]

September 20, 2018 ×

Features

Remembering 9/11 on Ramstein

Remembering 9/11 on Ramstein

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class
Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members from the 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron booster club and other U.S. service members gathered together on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 11, to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and all service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the subsequent global war on terror. U.S. Airmen, friends, and […]

September 20, 2018 ×

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Don’t be a victim: Protect yourself from cyber crime

Don’t be a victim: Protect yourself from cyber crime

Story and photo by
Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There is an epic battle raging worldwide which transcends every national boundary — and everyone is involved whether they know it or not. It is the war in cyberspace: a realm many experts are calling the newest battlefield. This war is not fought with guns or cannons, but with technology […]

September 20, 2018 ×

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

USAG RP Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards and Command Sgt. Maj. Brett Waterhouse paid respects to those who perished at the 1982 Mannheim airshow at a ceremony, Sept. 11. Photo by Sgt. Brittanyanne Cullip

September 20, 2018 ×

Features

86th Maintenance Group: Getting aircraft in the air

86th Maintenance Group: Getting aircraft in the air

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, performed unusual repairs following a resupply mission to Libya, Aug. 14. On the way back to Ramstein, loadmasters noticed a leak in the aileron boost pack which caused hydraulic fluid to spray the inside of the aircraft. The […]

September 20, 2018 ×

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Carpathian Summer 2018: Dropping cargo over Romania

Carpathian Summer 2018: Dropping cargo over Romania

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

       

September 20, 2018 ×
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