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Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Scientists recently found wild boar in Belgium, roughly 37 miles from the German border, which tested positive for a deadly illness, African Swine Fever. The virus, which is only transmitted between pigs and their wild relatives, poses no risk to humans, but is 100 percent fatal to swine. Seeing as […]

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How to pursue a career in cybersecurity

86th Communications Squadron Wing
Cybersecurity Office

The number of cybersecurity jobs across the nation outpaces the number of people qualified to fill them. The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing each year. The current cybersecurity workforce is expected to need an additional 1.8 million workers by 2022, which is a 20 percent increase from 2015 […]

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US Army Europe: Modernizing at the tip of the spear

US Army Europe: Modernizing at the tip of the spear

by Spc. Kelsey VanFleet
U.S. Army Europe

The European theater is an ever-changing landscape requiring constant adaptation to defend U.S. allies and deter potential aggression. To stay ready, U.S. Army Europe is focused on modernizing by exploring new technology, fielding upgraded equipment and adding additional capabilities. The fielding of next generation combat vehicles is one of the […]

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First 100 days: New garrison CSM takes care of Soldiers and families

First 100 days: New garrison CSM takes care of Soldiers and families

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs Office

From the day he assumed his duties as the top enlisted leader of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, Command Sergeant Maj. Brett Waterhouse has been cultivating relationships with units and local communities, while looking for ways to enhance efficiency and take care of the Garrison’s customers — the Soldiers and family […]

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French military hosts 7th MSC for WWI commemorations

French military hosts 7th MSC for WWI commemorations

by Sgt. 1st Class John Freese
7th Mission Support Command

Army Reserve Soldiers from the 7th Mission Support Command got a taste of what a different generation of Soldiers faced 100 years ago, helping mark the centennial of the American Expeditionary Force’s campaigns in France during World War I. The 7th MSC operated a logistics command post for Operation Victory […]

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Third Air Force leadership visits Ramstein

Third Air Force leadership visits Ramstein

Photos by Senior Airman
Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

           

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Revitalizing squadrons: Deliberately develop superintendents

Revitalizing squadrons: Deliberately develop superintendents

Story and photos by
Airman D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. Phillip L. Easton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa command chief master sergeant, hosted a five-day USAFE-AFAFRICA Squadron Superintendent and Spouse course, Sept. 24 to 27 at the USAFE Conference Center on Ramstein Air Base. “Superintendents have always existed in our organization, but […]

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Flu vaccine community events scheduled for KMC

Flu vaccine community events scheduled for KMC

by Stacy M. Sanning
Regional Health Command Europe

Fall is officially here and the colder temperatures usher in the annual flu season. The flu vaccine is expected to arrive soon so the Army and Air Force medical teams have scheduled numerous vaccination events throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Due to delays caused by Hurricane Florence, scheduled event dates […]

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Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to Defense Health Agency

Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to Defense Health Agency

by Air Force Surgeon General
Public Affairs

The Defense Health Agency officially assumed administrative and management responsibilities of a handful of hospitals and clinics as part of the Military Health System reforms mandated by Congress. The transition of the facilities is part of a phased implementation plan developed by DHA and Services medical departments that started Oct. […]

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Retiree Appreciation Day

Retiree Appreciation Day

by Airman 1st Class
Kaylea Berry
86 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office invites members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community to celebrate Retiree Appreciation Day at the Ramstein Officer’s Club on Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 18, starting at 9:30 a.m. All military retirees, dependents, and family members are invited to attend. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. […]

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