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86 AW leadership talks resiliency, upcoming exercise, preparation for future

by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Leadership of the 86th Airlift Wing hosted their 3rd all-call of 2019 on Sept. 17 at the Southside Fitness Center, where they discussed resilience, upcoming exercises, and preparation for inspections in February 2020. “As good as we are, […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer Koepp, a C-130 aircraft maintenance craftsman with the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stands in front of his squadron as he’s recognized as the Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 12. Koepp received the award for his effective leadership of a 10-member team during Carpathian Fall, a recent flying training deployment in Otopeni, Romania.

86 AMXS NCO earns Airlifter of the Week

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer Koepp, a C-130 aircraft maintenance craftsman with the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week, Sept. 12. In August, Koepp led a 10-member maintenance team in support […]

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German income taxation of telework

by Joerg Moddelmog Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center Living overseas has special challenges. This is particularly true for dependent spouses that want to continue working for their stateside employer. While Germany allows dependent spouses to work, such employment is not protected by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and, therefore, is […]

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Cromp, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron operations officer and Emergency Services Team leader, demonstrates an escape move against U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brock Miller, 569th USFPS desk sergeant and EST team member, during a counter-knife training at Kapaun Air Station, Sept. 4. During the training, Cromp demonstrated a number of counter maneuvers designed to work against an adversary wielding a knife.

Airmen train using counter-knife tactics

Story & photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Sweat drips down their brows as they kneel, panting for breath. It’s a cool September morning and five men sweat as they train to potentially save their lives. They are members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police […]

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Ramstein holds remembrance ceremony for 9/11

Ramstein holds remembrance ceremony for 9/11

by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs  

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AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details and to RSVP, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY N/A TUESDAY N/A WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club Pre-separation Counseling Briefing (Separatees): 9-11 a.m. EFMP: […]

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Partnership breaks boundaries of flight line

Partnership breaks boundaries of flight line

by Ricky J. Baptista 65th Air Base Group Public Affairs LAJES FIELD, AZORES – Partnership is a fundamental pillar for the men and women stationed at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. Team Lajes consists of United States active duty military, civilian, Portuguese local nationals and host nation military, Portuguese air force […]

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86 AES NCO wins Airlifter of the Week

86 AES NCO wins Airlifter of the Week

Story & photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs An 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron noncommissioned officer was awarded Airlifter of the Week, Sept. 5. U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew S. Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ashley Williams, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron […]

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An Air Force Junior ROTC cadet gets ready for a check ride with his instructor at Utah Valley State University, Orem, Utah. The Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force Scholarship Program intended to expose high school students to the benefits of a career in aviation. Air Force Junior ROTC sent 150 cadets to 11 universities across the country for an intensive eight-week program with 45 percent of the class being female or minority.

CSAF Private Pilot Scholarship Program changing face of US aviation

by Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — In 2018, almost half of all newly licensed female pilots between the ages of 17 and 19 were graduates of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy. This year, 150 cadets […]

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Ample Strike 2019: JTAC integration

Ample Strike 2019: JTAC integration

by Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs  

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