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From the Azores of Portugal to the Black Sea, United States military operations throughout Europe are continuous, sustaining the U.S. military’s ability to rapidly deploy combat-ready forces across the theater of operations.

More than one hundred American and non-U.S. civilians were honored for their continued service to the U.S. government during the Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Fall Length-of-Service Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 6.

An Airman from the Deployment Transition Center was awarded Airlifter of the Week on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 25.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, congratulated Senior Airman Eric Mrkonja, DTC lodging manager and vehicle control officer, for his work with deployed service members returning home.

In the military, it’s very common to hear “on time is late” or “always show up 15 minutes early.”

LAJES FIELD, Portugal — There are two fundamental necessities for the formation of a diamond, extreme temperatures and tons of pressure. That helps explain why the crown jewel in the arsenal of the United States Air Force is the “First Sergeant.”

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Khandzhayan, a protocol liaison for the 86th Airlift Wing, was recognized as the Airlifter of the Week on Nov. 19 at Ramstein Air Base.