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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Anthony,  86th Communications Squadron cyber vulnerability management supervisor, sits on the 86th CS throne, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 14, 2020. Anthony coordinated an effort to salvage valuable data servers, saving $265 million in assets for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)

Quick thinking saves USAFE data center

A Staff Sergeant from the 86th Communications Squadron was named Airlifter of the Week for his leadership, quick thinking and coordination which prevented an equipment failure in United States Air Force Europe’s largest data center.

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USAFE – AFAFRICA colonel inducted to Society of American Military Engineers Academy of Fellows

Col. Anthony Higdon, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy director of logistics, engineering and force protection, was inducted into the Society of American Military Engineers Academy of Fellows during a virtual ceremony on Sept. 16. The professional organization was established in 1920 following WWI to build […]

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Community, Events

Community events

Flea Market at Armstrong’s Club Whether you are new to the area and looking to fill your home with some treasures or you need to make some room after all the online shopping the past few months, you won’t want to miss out on the Flea Market Oct. 24 in […]

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Chalk up the night

Chalk up the night

Landstuhl Elementary School PTSA hosted their first event of the school year on Sept. 23.  Fun was had by all at “Chalk Up the Night!” The evening’s festivities included a live DJ and a Zumba instructor to keep everyone on their feet. Families used their creative sides to decorate the […]

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Postal employees urge early holiday mailing, ask for volunteers

Postal employees urge early holiday mailing, ask for volunteers

As with many things in life right now, the COVID-19 pandemic is also affecting mail service around the world. U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz postal employees are expecting a busier-than-normal holiday mail season. They want two things for the holidays: Customers to mail their packages early and volunteers to help out […]

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Medical Airman seeks leadership opportunities, earns Airlifter of the Week

Medical Airman seeks leadership opportunities, earns Airlifter of the Week

An 86th Medical Group Airman was selected as Airlifter of the Week for his role in managing the 86th Medical Group COVID-19 screening area at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24. Tech. Sgt. Pedro De Los Santos, 86th MDG COVID-19 operations senior enlisted leader, excelled by leading a group of augmentees […]

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Falcon Leap 2020: 37 AS participates in international exercise

Members of the 37th AS participated in Exercise Falcon Leap 2020, an annual parachute exercise held at Eindhoven Air Base, Netherlands. Members of the 37th AS participated in the exercise with military members from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the West Virginia Air National Guard. Exercises like Falcon Leap 2020 […]

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86 AW Installation Excellence Day winners recognized

Installation Excellence Day is a one day, tri-annual event, in which 86th AW units and other Ramstein agencies participate to maintain a clean and professional work environment. Nominees were judged by an Installation Excellence panel on facility cleanliness, content of a social media post showcasing their facility, and demonstration of […]

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Two Operation Grace Delivery volunteer drivers load meals into the back of a vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 24, 2020. The free meals were delivered to various squadron buildings, homes and dorms on Ramstein as well as Kapaun Air Station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Sanchez)

Operation Grace Delivery: volunteers deliver food to quarantined

Through Operation Grace Delivery, the 86th Airlift Wing Chapel worked hard to provide free meals for Airmen, their families and those in quarantine as well.

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Community, Events

Community events

Flea Market at Armstrong’s Club Whether you are new to the area and looking to fill your home with some treasures or you need to make some room after all the online shopping the past few months, you won’t want to miss out on the Flea Market Oct. 24 in […]

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