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Force Support rejoins Silver Flag after 3 years

Force Support rejoins Silver Flag after 3 years

Story & photos by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard 435th Air Ground Operations Wing The 435th Construction and Training Squadron concluded its first of six Silver Flag trainings of the year. This iteration was the first time the force support career field rejoined their civil engineer and logistics readiness counterparts in […]

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Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 106th birthday with Navy talent acquisition group New England

Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 106th birthday with Navy talent acquisition group New England

Courtesy Story Navy Talent Acquisition Group New England Pearl Harbor survivor and Navy veteran Freeman Johnson arrived in celebrity-like fashion at the Barnstable Adult Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts, March 18. Johnson, one of the oldest survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was there to celebrate his 106th […]

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86 Vehicle  Readiness  Squadron’s  mission is  more than  a ride

86 Vehicle Readiness Squadron’s mission is more than a ride

Story & photos by  Airman Paden Henry  86th Airlift Wing Public Affair From dispatch and licensing to ground transportation operations, the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron supports a steady flow of movement across Ramstein Air Base. The job is less about routines and more about reacting without losing sight of the […]

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In loving memory;  76 AS embarks on the annual Grant’s Ride

In loving memory; 76 AS embarks on the annual Grant’s Ride

Photos by  Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bryan Gibbs, 76th Airlift Squadron commander, places flowers.        

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Easter egg hunt brings smiles for Month of the Military Child

Easter egg hunt brings smiles for Month of the Military Child

   

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mackenzie Martie, 86th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, uses a sensor to measure atmosphere conditions at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2026. The data is used to stay informed of ever-changing weather conditions for aircrew to be aware of hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

Forecasting the Mission: 86th weather Airmen ensure safe skies

Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Support Squadron weather flight collect data that contributes to forecasts that help aircrew make informed decisions before takeoff.

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ABC in KMC: Time Travel in Kaiserslautern

ABC in KMC: Time Travel in Kaiserslautern

Welcome back! After having explored Kaiserslautern’s early days and the age of Barbarossa, we’ll dive into the more recent developments and storms of history this week. City rights Almost ninety years after Barbarossa’s 38-year reign, Kaiserslautern received its city rights in 1276. This important milestone occurred when King Rudolf von […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Gibbs, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, left, and Senior Airman Vanessa Hall, 86th AMXS avionics journeyman, right, discuss solutions with other Airmen inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to help fix a throttle at Ramstein Air Base, March 24. Proper installation of the mounting bracket enhances system stability, helping maintain aircraft readiness and preventing in-flight component failure. Photos by Senior Airman Dylan Myers

Ready at the throttle: 86 AMXS Airmen maintain critical flight systems

Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron help maintain aircraft readiness and prevent in-flight component failure.

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz kicks off 2026 Army Emergency Relief Campaign

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz kicks off 2026 Army Emergency Relief Campaign

The yearly Army Emergency Relief  campaign kicked off on installations across the world on March 1. The campaign, which runs until June 14, educates Soldiers about the types of AER assistance available to them and provides the opportunity for them to donate to help fellow Soldiers. To jump start this […]

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz celebrates decades of German-American friendship with spring concert

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz celebrates decades of German-American friendship with spring concert

As a gesture of appreciation to the German communities surrounding Kaiserslautern, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz hosted its annual German-American Friendship Concert, March 7 at the Fruchthalle for an evening of music and friendship. The evening’s program featured performances by the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus, whose musicians […]

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