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Heroes on the wing

Heroes on the wing

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Maintaining an aircraft is not something one person can do on their own. It takes a team of dedicated individuals who are knowledgeable and not afraid to get their hands dirty. The 86th Aircraft Main­tenance Squadron […]

August 1, 2019 ×

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Project NEXUS tests developing technologically ready Airmen

Project NEXUS tests developing technologically ready Airmen

by 2nd Lt. Robert Guest Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs AUSTIN, Texas — Air Edu­cation and Training Com­mand officials began a beta test aimed at learning the best ways to introduce more technologically ready Airmen into units July 9, in Austin, Texas. The program, Project NEXUS, is expected […]

July 25, 2019 ×

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Retired Airman earns Airlifter of the Week for outstanding customer service

Retired Airman earns Airlifter of the Week for outstanding customer service

Story and photo by Airman First Class Noah D. Coger 86th Airflift Wing Public Affairs A Kaiserslautern Military Com­munity housing office receptionist received the honor of being named Airlifter of the Week, July 10. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, coined Alinka Perkins in […]

July 18, 2019 ×

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Air Force Medical Service unveils new model for active duty care

Air Force Medical Service unveils new model for active duty care

Story and graphic by Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs FALLS CHURCH, Va. — In an effort to return more Airmen to duty more quickly, the Air Force is rolling out a new medical model to bolster overall readiness levels. Under the new Air Force Medical Reform model, dedicated provider […]

July 18, 2019 ×

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Assuming Command; 721 AMOG

Assuming Command; 721 AMOG

U.S. Air Force Col. George M. Buch Jr. (right), 721st Air Mobility Operations Group commander, holds a guidon with U.S. Air Force Col. Bradley L. Spears, 521st Air Mobility Operations wing commander, during an Assumption of Command ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, July 8. Buch assumed command of the 721st […]

July 18, 2019 ×

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21 TSC inducts 7 into Sergeant Morales Club

21 TSC inducts 7 into Sergeant Morales Club

Story and photos by Capt. Doug Magill 21st Theater Sustainment Command U.S. Army Europe’s two-star sustainment command inducted two of its Soldiers into a leadership development organization, and inducted five more as honorary members – including the command’s senior enlisted advisor — July 10, during a ceremony at the Kleber […]

July 18, 2019 ×

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A&FRC hosts weekly Kaiserslautern tours for DOD service members, families

A&FRC hosts weekly Kaiserslautern tours for DOD service members, families

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs A tour of Kaiserslautern, Germany, open to all Department of Defense service members and their families, is scheduled nearly every Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m starting at the Passenger Terminal on Ramstein Air […]

July 12, 2019 ×

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Paris Air Show: four lenses

Paris Air Show: four lenses

Story and photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Le Bourget airport, France — It’s a long way from the South Pole to Paris, and not many people — besides perhaps a handful of scientists — have careers that include business trips to both locations. But […]

July 12, 2019 ×

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Air Force officials announce tour length changes

Air Force officials announce tour length changes

by Sarah Loicano Second Air Force Public Affairs Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. — After listening to feedback from Airmen and career field managers, Air Force officials are reducing targeted special duty and instructor tour lengths to create a more ready and resilient force. The tour length reduction from four […]

July 12, 2019 ×

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435th AGOW, 16th SB parachute over Ramstein

435th AGOW, 16th SB parachute over Ramstein

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

July 12, 2019 ×