Archive for September, 2009

News

Military Matters

Civil Engineers’ Corner East gate construction The east gate is scheduled to be closed from Monday to Dec. 31 while the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron constructs a canopy over Ramstein’s East Entry Control Point. During this time, the Harmon Gate and the Junkyard Gate will be utilized according to varying […]

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Features

Forward, march …

Forward, march …

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

One of the most unique aircraft configurations is the forward swept
wing, which is only rarely seen and almost exclusively on jet aircraft.

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News

Nigerian delegation visits AFAFRICA

Nigerian delegation visits AFAFRICA

Story and photo by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher
17th Air Force Public Affairs

Nigeria sent a team of senior military officials to 17th Air Force (Air
Forces Africa) on Sept. 11, giving the West African nation a chance to
be guests after hosting two AFAFRICA visits in August.

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News

KMCC Corner

KMCC Corner

by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The third and final phase of the Kaiserslautern Military Community
Center is set to open Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony that will
formally begin operations at the largest base exchange in the world.

September 18, 2009 ×

Commentary

American Airmen … Happy Birthday

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Today, the U.S. Air Force celebrates its 62nd birthday and its proud
heritage of providing unrivaled air, space and cyber capabilities to
our nation.

On Sept. 18, 1947, our Air Force became a separate branch of the military, signifying the commitment of the American people to

leverage the most precise and reliable technology available for our defense in the air.

September 18, 2009 ×

Commentary

NATO committed to the Baltic states

by Gen. Roger Brady
CC-Air Ramstein commander

When Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined together in their accession
to NATO in 2004, the alliance

September 18, 2009 ×

News

Ceremony on 9/11 honors 21st TSC retirees

Ceremony on 9/11 honors 21st TSC retirees

by Angelika Lantz
21st TSC Public Affairs

Solemnity notwithstanding, the glorious late-summer day combined with
the promise of new beginnings made the 21st Theater Sustainment
Command

September 18, 2009 ×

Lifestyle

Bad Duerkheim hosts annual wine fest

Bad Duerkheim hosts annual wine fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The traditional

September 11, 2009 ×

Features

From small town to big time

From small town to big time

by Spc. Adrienne Killingsworth
18th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs

Soldier to represent USAREUR at Army-level competition

September 11, 2009 ×

News

Missile retrofit saves Air Force money

Missile retrofit saves Air Force money

by Senior Airman Amanda Dick
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As part of the Air Force

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