by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The force protection condition was raised Thursday morning in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, including all military installations in the the KMC. The increased force protection posture will last until the afternoon today.
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by Sgt. 1st Class John S. Wollaston
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs
“Saying goodbye to someone that was a friend, a co-worker, a Soldier you were entrusted to mold and develop is one of the hardest things a leader ever has to do — especially in a situation that didn’t involve that person being in harm’s way. And it never gets easier no matter how many times you have to go through it.”
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Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
On Oct. 7, Airman 1st Class Christopher Torres, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, released a C-130J under black letter conditions, which indicates that the specific aircraft is operating without any discrepancies, due inspections or maintenance problems.
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Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Amin Momna
4th Air Support Operations Group
A mixture of total force Airmen participated in the seventh annual French air force-hosted multinational close air support exercise, Serpentex, Sept. 15 to 26 in Mont-de-Marsan, France.
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Photos by Airman Larissa Greatwood
October 16, 2014 ×
Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern Kingfish swim team
On Sept. 27, the Kaisers-lautern Kingfish swim team hosted four other teams from across Europe at the Ramstein Aquatic Center. The Kingfish once again swam away with the victory, beating the Wiesbaden Wahoos, Lisbon Bullsharks and Lakenheath Barracudas 1257-792-154-141.
October 9, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Not being able to see can mean the difference between life and death in the military. Aiming a weapon effectively, parachuting out of an aircraft or even patrolling the base would be incredibly difficult without a healthy set of eyes.
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Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs
Increased opportunities for surgical procedures are currently available at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for retirees, Department of Defense civilian employees and family members.
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Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs
U.S. Army Europe Cyber security officials want to remind members of the U.S. forces community in Europe that October marks the 11th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it’s everyone’s duty to protect Army information and communications.
October 9, 2014 ×