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The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge

The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge

By Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a child, worrying about where or when you’re going to eat your next meal shouldn’t be a thought, yet for one Ramstein Airman, it was only one of her countless fears.

April 20, 2017 ×

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Take Note — April 21, 2017

Helpers needed Ramstein-Miesenbach will offer an environmental day Saturday to keep the city clean and to make a contribution to environmental protection. Volunteers are needed to help collect trash and garbage. Interested helpers will meet at 9 a.m. at the city nursery in Talstrasse. They will get divided in groups, […]

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Earth Day 2017 – why and how does the KMC celebrate it?

Earth Day 2017 – why and how does the KMC celebrate it?

by Susanne Panzer and Anna Lessire
86th Civil Engineer Squadron Installation Management

Some people would argue that every day is “Earth Day,” but the “Earth Day” we talk about is an annual event celebrated April 22, first only conducted in the USA and now popular worldwide.

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Airmen, Soldiers secure cyber domain

Airmen, Soldiers secure cyber domain

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Battle of Palmito Ranch was a late skirmish in the American Civil War that technically happened after the war was over. This most likely was the result of communications about the wars’ end not reaching the combatants.

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Ramstein jumpmaster awarded elite badge

Ramstein jumpmaster awarded elite badge

by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Robby Royster, 435th Security Forces Squadron NCO-in-charge of operations and close precision engagement team leader, descended onto the drop zone at Alzey, Germany, earning his master rated parachutist badge, April 12, 2017.

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LeGarrette Blount hosts football camp

LeGarrette Blount hosts football camp

Photos by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
April 20, 2017 ×

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From chaos to composure

From chaos to composure

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Joseph Everett was spending time in Amsterdam with his girlfriend when a man tried to pick a fight with him. Instead of bringing the man to the ground, the four-year Jiu Jitsu athlete calmly diffused the situation by reacting in a non-aggressive manner.

April 20, 2017 ×

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Community Corner — April 21, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY   » Transition GPS Workshop- Retirees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop- Retirees: […]

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What is difference between home of record, domicile, residency?

by Capt. Renee Darville
21st Theater Sustainment Command Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

People often use the terms “home of record,” “domicile,” and “residency” interchangeably, but they are three different concepts with different purposes and legal consequences. Your home of record is the state in which you lived when you enlisted or commissioned in the United States military. Your home of record does […]

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Afraid to be the same: a story of resiliency

Afraid to be the same: a story of resiliency

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

Every morning, Airmen pull into a parking lot and make their way through the door, greeting coworkers as they walk in to begin their day. Some laughing, some not altogether awake without their morning coffee. But, parked in the back corner of the lot there may be an Airman who […]

April 6, 2017 ×