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86 MDG EMTs receive revamped refresher course

86 MDG EMTs receive revamped refresher course

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 […]

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Running Improvement Program comes to Ramstein

Running Improvement Program comes to Ramstein

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 […]

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Mentoring is for the total force

Mentoring is for the total force

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 […]

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Airmen succeeding successful Airmen

Airmen succeeding successful Airmen

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 […]

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BMETs up to bat

BMETs up to bat

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

An Airman sits on the examination table, glancing at the medical posters and anatomical models as they wait under the harsh fluorescent lights for their doctor. After ripping the sheet underneath them to shreds, a nurse walks in and asks them a few questions about their medical history. Starting the […]

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Generating power

Generating power

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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435 AGOW hosts 10-mile morale boost

435 AGOW hosts 10-mile morale boost

by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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‘Oil doctors’ keep engines running

‘Oil doctors’ keep engines running

Story and photos by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

The Army Oil Analysis Program lab on Kleber Kaserne works every day to increase readiness and lower maintenance costs while also helping to protect the environment. AOAP is part of a Department of Defense-wide effort to predict equipment component failures and lubricant conditions by testing oil samples from vehicles, generators, […]

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KMC unveils memorial to two Airmen

KMC unveils memorial to two Airmen

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Community Corner — July 14, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY » First Duty Station Officers – Financial Class: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Want to Learn about VA Benefits? Briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » Pre-Separation Counseling Tele-conference (GSU’s only): 9 to 11:30 […]

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