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721st Air Mobility Operations Group: No faster than safe

721st Air Mobility Operations Group: No faster than safe

by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn Ford
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Recently, the 721st Air Mobility Operations Group held a safety down day on Ramstein Air Base. Each of the organizations under the 721st AMOG — the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 721st Aerial Port Squadron, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, and 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight participated, crafting events as they […]

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From NCO to Second Lieutenant

From NCO to Second Lieutenant

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tech. Sgt. Olivia Sandrini, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, command support staff and programs section chief, received a call from Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, to inform her she had been selected to attend Officers Training School via the Senior Leader Enlisted Commission Program […]

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US, UK Airmen share warfighting knowledge

US, UK Airmen share warfighting knowledge

British and U.S. Airmen exchanged operational expertise Oct. 26, on Ramstein Air Base. Royal Air Force members visited the 86th Airlift Wing’s 37th Airlift Squadron to familiarize themselves with U.S. airborne operation procedures. Loadmasters assigned to the 37th AS demonstrated their personnel airdrop techniques to the RAF Airmen. “It was […]

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86th AW fights for safety in mission execution

86th AW fights for safety in mission execution

Story and photo by
Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to 86th Airlift Wing safety office are responsible for ensuring wing personnel know how to conduct their operations as safely as possible. Of course, such an occupation is not without its stereotypes. “Some people say we’re the fun police,” said Master Sgt. Eric Morris, 86th AW safety office […]

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Gen. Goldfein meets with Ukrainian air force chief

Gen. Goldfein meets with Ukrainian air force chief

by Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs

In the latest example of the strong ties between the U.S. and Ukraine, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein held high-level discussions with his Ukrainian counterpart, Col. Gen. Sergii Drozdov, at the Pentagon, Nov. 8. Drozdov’s visit underscored both Ukraine’s central role in a range of regional […]

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Advance assignments now available to Airmen deploying for 365-day Extended Deployments

by Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs

Effective Nov. 1, active duty Airmen selected for an extended deployment may apply to receive an advance assignment up to 16 months prior to the projected Report Not Later Than Date of the assignment. This means Airmen can have permanent change of station orders in hand immediately after completing all […]

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Please purchase puppies properly

Please purchase puppies properly

Courtesy of the 86th Mission Support Group

Christmas is approaching fast, and it is time to get presents. Some people might think a puppy is a nice Christmas present. Acquiring a new puppy should be a joyous event. However, it is important for buyers to be aware of unscrupulous individuals who sell puppies. Regrettably, some of these […]

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Airlifter of the Week: 37th AS loadmaster

Airlifter of the Week: 37th AS loadmaster

Story and photo by
Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A loadmaster from the 37th Airlift Squadron received the honor of being Ramstein’s first Airlifter of the Week on Nov. 9. The 86th Airlift Wing commander and command chief lauded U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Carlson for his excellence in executing the Air Force’s missions across multiple theaters of […]

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Spread holiday cheer, be a post office volunteer

Spread holiday cheer, be a post office volunteer

Story and photo by Milena Scheuring
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs intern

With the holidays around the corner, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Community Mail Rooms are busier than ever. It’s the season of giving back and what better way to give back than to volunteer at your local CMR? From November through January, garrison CMRs are looking for volunteers to help process […]

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New BMC BOSS leadership invigorates program

New BMC BOSS leadership invigorates program

Story and photos by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

What is there to do in Baumholder? That’s a good question for single service members and geographically-separated bachelors living on “The Rock,” but one program now has them asking, “What should I do first?” Thanks to the Baumholder Better Opportunities for Single Service members program, single Soldiers and geographically-separated service […]

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