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Operation Varsity 19-03 kicks off at Ramstein

Operation Varsity 19-03 kicks off at Ramstein

by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs          

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Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper delivers a speech during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18. The ASC Conference is a professional development seminar that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches and workshops. Photo by Tech. Sgt. D. Myles Cullen

Esper emphasizes need for military to ‘adapt’ to confront new threats, resurgent ‘great power competition

by Charles Pope Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The emergence of Russia and China along with potential threats in space and from cyber attacks demands that the U.S. military adapt if it is to preserve “our long held advantages,” Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper […]

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The Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the 72nd Air Force birthday Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 21. More than 900 Airmen gathered in the dual-bay hangar on Ramstein to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday.

Ramstein celebrates 72nd USAF birthday

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs              

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DoD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes

DoD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes

by Staff Sgt. Courtney Dotson-Essett 434th Aerial Refueling Wing Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. — The De­partment of Defense delayed the im­plementation of a policy that would limit a service member’s ability to share education benefits with family members. The policy, originally slated to take effect July 12, […]

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86 AW leadership talks resiliency, upcoming exercise, preparation for future

by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Leadership of the 86th Airlift Wing hosted their 3rd all-call of 2019 on Sept. 17 at the Southside Fitness Center, where they discussed resilience, upcoming exercises, and preparation for inspections in February 2020. “As good as we are, […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer Koepp, a C-130 aircraft maintenance craftsman with the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stands in front of his squadron as he’s recognized as the Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 12. Koepp received the award for his effective leadership of a 10-member team during Carpathian Fall, a recent flying training deployment in Otopeni, Romania.

86 AMXS NCO earns Airlifter of the Week

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer Koepp, a C-130 aircraft maintenance craftsman with the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week, Sept. 12. In August, Koepp led a 10-member maintenance team in support […]

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German income taxation of telework

by Joerg Moddelmog Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center Living overseas has special challenges. This is particularly true for dependent spouses that want to continue working for their stateside employer. While Germany allows dependent spouses to work, such employment is not protected by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and, therefore, is […]

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Cromp, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron operations officer and Emergency Services Team leader, demonstrates an escape move against U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brock Miller, 569th USFPS desk sergeant and EST team member, during a counter-knife training at Kapaun Air Station, Sept. 4. During the training, Cromp demonstrated a number of counter maneuvers designed to work against an adversary wielding a knife.

Airmen train using counter-knife tactics

Story & photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Sweat drips down their brows as they kneel, panting for breath. It’s a cool September morning and five men sweat as they train to potentially save their lives. They are members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police […]

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Ramstein holds remembrance ceremony for 9/11

Ramstein holds remembrance ceremony for 9/11

by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs  

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Community Corner

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details and to RSVP, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY N/A TUESDAY N/A WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Enlisted Club Pre-separation Counseling Briefing (Separatees): 9-11 a.m. EFMP: […]

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