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Cary Smith, local artist and military spouse, perfectly captures the power of female Airmen and Soldiers in her recent watercolor collection. The display, which honors women in uniform, is available for viewing in the lobby of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa headquarters building until the end of March. Photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Filip, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Women in watercolor: Paintings honor, represent women in uniform

A collection of 17 watercolor portraits of women in uniform and their stories of courage, perseverance, success and triumph are on display in honor of Women’s History Month. Cary Smith, an artist and military spouse, created the Women Service Members Paintings collection.

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2 ASOS hosts exercise Agile Fury 21

2 ASOS hosts exercise Agile Fury 21

There was a job to do: train to stay lethal, and it was a group of U.S. Air Force non-commissioned officers who made it happen during Agile Fury 21, a week-long bilateral air-to-ground exercise hosted by the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, which ended March 11. “This idea came together […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amber Evans, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron ground transportation operations center assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo on one of the vehicles used for aircrew transportation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2021. Evans was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for coordinating and scheduling various cargo and passenger movements to support multiple exercises, in addition to routine ground transportation operations at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

86 VRS Airman drives transportation logistics

Staff Sgt. Amber Evans, 86th VRS ground transportation operations center assistant NCO in charge, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for her drive and focus in ground transportation logistics.

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Community, KMC Notices

Pulaski Army Dental Clinic move to Landstuhl slated for early summer

Pulaski Army Dental Clinic move to Landstuhl slated for early summer

The Pulaski Army Dental Clinic, originally scheduled to relocate to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center campus this past fall, is now tentatively scheduled to make that move in early June of this year. The new dental clinic will be located in Building 3701 in the vicinity of Landstuhl Regional Medical […]

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86 MXS, 86 AMXS repair broken wings

86 MXS, 86 AMXS repair broken wings

The 86th Maintenance Squadron and the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron joined forces to overhaul a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft after a mishap last year kept it out of service. “The aircraft suffered a hard landing, which can damage the wings or the structure of the plane,” said Master Sgt. Paul […]

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Public Health Command Europe offers guidance for PCSing with pets

Public Health Command Europe offers guidance for PCSing with pets

A permanent change of station move is stressful as it is, but moving with your pet can add an extra layer of stress unless you are well prepared. Public Health Command Europe Veterinarians have some tips to help make moving your furry companion as easy as possible. “As soon as […]

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Community, Events

Community Events

Community Events

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Blended Learning Lifeguard Course Become a certified lifeguard with the Blended Learning Lifeguard Course at the Aquatic Center. Becoming […]

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786 Civil Engineer Squadron unsung heroes help KMC

786 Civil Engineer Squadron unsung heroes help KMC

Sascha Lindauer and Michael Ritzmann were recognized by the 86th Airlift Wing command team for their extraordinary contributions to ensuring the cleanliness of the facilities in the Kaiserslautern Military Community during the COVID-19 pandemic, March 9. “Lindauer and Ritzmann have been the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 response in the […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Munsee, 435th Security Forces Squadron assistant jumpmaster, gives a thumbs up that airborne troops are good to jump at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2020. The 37th Airlift Squadron provided airlift for the jumpers in support of their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

Joint service collaborations lead to successful jump ops on Ramstein airfield

Despite the namesake, airspace remains a great untamable mass to the Air Force. Many favorable variables must come together to make a successful flight, and many teams must cooperate to make a successful airdrop. “The sky, even more than the sea, is an unforgiving environment,” said Master Sgt. Jim Burke, […]

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Not your grandpa’s chow hall:  FSS Airmen wow judges during cook-off

Not your grandpa’s chow hall: FSS Airmen wow judges during cook-off

When people think of fine dining, military food generally isn’t what comes to mind. The judges of the 786th Force Support Squadron’s cook-off are rethinking old stereotypes. Two teams made up of six and seven 786th FSS Airmen competed against each other on March 4, in a three-course winner-takes-all cook-off. […]

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