by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Annweiler at the foot of Trifels Castle will honor Richard the Lionheart of Brittany with a medieval fest July 28 to 30. The event will feature a medieval market, Viking camp, knights’ camp, vendors, jugglers, children’s activities and musical presentations in the historical part of Annweiler. Market activities with more […]
July 20, 2017 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Graefenstein Castle near Merzalben will be the stage for a medieval fest today through Sunday. The event, organized by the community of Merzalben and the Historica Vagantis medieval group, will feature knights, vendors, craftsmen, musical entertainment, show fights, fire shows and children’s activities. The medieval group Staufer Vassallen will demonstrate […]
July 20, 2017 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • Closed for summer vacation. The new play season begins with a theater fest Sept. 9. For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de. Kammgarn Kaiserslautern: […]
July 20, 2017 ×
Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 86th Medical Group’s simulation staff conducted refresher training for five emergency medical technicians in a revamped course at the simulation center, June 29. Medical technicians must take the refresher course every two years as part of their certification requirements. This spring, the Air Force changed the course significantly. “The […]
July 13, 2017 ×
Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
As their arms and legs feel heavier, chest and lungs start burning, and sweat runs into their eyes, thoughts of stopping springs to the front of many runners’ minds. However, for many people, including military members, they may have to keep going long after those thoughts appear. Whether they are […]
July 13, 2017 ×
by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path. Though that intervention was more than […]
July 13, 2017 ×
by Air Force Expeditionary Center Public Affairs
Airmen assigned to Ramstein’s 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing quickly and safely responded to a C-5 Galaxy landing incident May 23 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, assuring minimal disruption to the airfield’s operations in support of Rapid Global Mobility. During approach, the C-5’s nose landing gear would not extend. The […]
July 13, 2017 ×
Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
To some it is a collection of words, outlining what it means to be an Airman, the Airmen’s Creed has integrated its way in all Airmen in some part of their career. While to others, it holds true to their very core. An excerpt from the second stanza of the […]
July 13, 2017 ×