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Capt. Henry Howard, 435th Contingency Response Squadron aircraft maintenance flight commander, participates in a mock interview with 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs personnel Aug. 4 on Ramstein. The interview was part of a media training event that prepared Airmen for interviews by media personnel.

Media-ting 435 CRS on media training

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Personnel from the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office hosted a media training event for the 435th Contingency Response Squadron during a Mission Planners Course Aug. 4 on Ramstein.

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Practicing EDITH saves lives

Courtesy of KMC Fire Emergency Services

A fire-safe family knows just what to do in the event of a home fire because they have a plan and practice exit drills in the home — E.D.I.T.H. Below are ways to help keep your family fire-safe.

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A participant of a Woodlawn Golf Course class follows the trajectory of his golf ball July 28 on Ramstein. Available to KMC members of all age groups and experience levels, Woodlawn offers classes to help the community take advantage of having one of the largest military golf courses in Europe.

Taking swings at Woodlawn classes

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Woodlawn Golf Course, one of the largest military golf courses in Europe, is a second home to some dedicated golfers.

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Contingency air traffic controllers from the 435th Contingency Response Group stand behind an aircraft visual reference July 27 at a drop zone at Bitburg Airfield, Germany. Contingency ATCs assisted with International Jump Week by communicating with aircraft and airfield personnel to coordinate safe drops of cargo and personnel.

Contingency ATCs guide international jumpers to hit target

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Twice a year, several participating countries come to together on Ramstein to build relations, share knowledge and offer paratroopers the opportunity to practice high-altitude, low-opening and static-line jumps.

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Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assess a mock patient during a training mission July 21 on Ramstein. There are currently four U.S. Air Force active-duty aeromedical evacuation squadrons, which make up 29 percent of the total aeromedical evacuation capability.

86 AES train to save wounded

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The roaring engines of a C-130J Super Hercules nearly drown out the Airman’s commands as the team quickly, yet systematically load medical supplies and simulated patients through the aircraft’s open ramp in preparation for a flight departing Ramstein.

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Airmen partake in a meal together July 15 on Ramstein. The free weekly dinner for Airmen E-4 and below is part of the ministry of Club 7.

Club 7 welcomes, encourages young Airmen

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen gathered in the living room with their heads bowed and eyes closed as a chaplain blessed their meal.

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Staff Sgt. Toni Odom, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster and Thracian Summer 2016 ramp coordinator, stands in front of a C-130J Super Hercules July 21 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria. Odom was one of two ramp coordinators for Thracian Summer 2016, where she was in charge of 26 personnel for the two-week forward training deployment.

Glue that binds during Thracian Summer

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Keim 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria — Engines roared to life as the hum of the “birds” flooded the tarmac and three C-130J Super Hercules lined up to take flight during another annual training mission.

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Senior Airman Adam Longfellow, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, welds a piston July 13 on Ramstein. Airmen at the 86 VRS are responsible for ensuring Ramstein’s government-owned vehicles are properly maintained and in proper working condition.

86 VRS keeps Ramstein rolling

Photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua

Senior Airman Adam Longfellow, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, welds a piston July 13 on Ramstein. Airmen at the 86 VRS are responsible for ensuring Ramstein’s government-owned vehicles are properly maintained and in proper working condition.

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Ammo Center Europe demonstrates flexibility in supporting USAREUR, NATO

Ammo Center Europe demonstrates flexibility in supporting USAREUR, NATO

Courtesy of 21st Theater Sustainment Command
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The Miesau Army Ammunition Depot, located just to the west of Kaiserslautern, appears unassuming from the Autobahn and calling it a depot hardly does justice to the installation’s importance to U.S. Army Europe and NATO efforts.

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IPE Airmen keep Ramstein ready

IPE Airmen keep Ramstein ready

Photos by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
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