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What is an AMOW?

What is an AMOW?

by Col. Nancy Bozzer 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander

What is an air mobility operations wing? This is a great question — the same question that I asked myself when I was selected to command this unique wing. As Air Mobility Command’s sole representative for Team Ramstein, many may think we just operate the Ramstein Passenger Terminal, but our mission consists of so much more than that.

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Musicians from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch ’n Go rehearse March 27 on Ramstein.

Universal language breaks barriers

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

With many languages around the world, communication can be a challenge between nations. One group of Airmen make it easier with the use of an international language — music. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch ’n Go ensemble works to spread joy and raise morale for audiences in deployed countries across Europe, Africa and other locations.

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A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels a 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II March 26 above Ramstein. The A-10s deployed as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The TSP deployments are possible with the strategic access provided by infrastructure, support and relationships with local communities at U.S. and host nation installations. Service members from Ramstein, Spangdahlem Air Base, and Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, were all involved in the aerial refueling training. Aircrew from Mildenhall stayed multiple days at Ramstein to operate from the Air Force’s premier power projection platform, giving the A-10s deployed to Spangdahlem quick access to aerial refueling capabilities.

Ramstein, Mildenhall Airmen train above Germany

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, supported the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s deployment to Europe by providing aerial refueling to A-10 Thunderbolt IIs March 23 to 27 above Ramstein.

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569th USFPS provides anti-bullying training

by Staff Sgt. Joel Reyes Rodriguez 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron

Most people have probably heard the old adage, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Maybe they have spoken these words themselves in an effort to dissuade a bully’s attack, but in reality, we know that words can hurt and can cause damage.

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Kaiserslautern High School culinary team prepping for nationals, raising trip funds

by Ikea Simmonds Kaiserslautern High School

Slicing through last month’s competition in Europe has earned the Kaiserslautern High School culinary team a spot at the national competition April 18 to 20 in Anaheim, California.

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Blossom fest presents latest wines

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Freinsheim will celebrate its annual blossom fest under the motto, “Cooking, Arts, Wine,” Saturday and Sunday. The wine growing community will present the new season’s wines, and visitors have the opportunity to talk to vintners. The I-Punkt Freinsheim (Tourist Information office) and participating wineries will sell wine passes for €12. This pass will authorize visitors to taste 20 wines in small tasting glasses on both days.

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Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko

Child’s dream turned pilot’s reality

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

First was the silence, then anxiety took hold. There was nothing the 12-year-old boy could do, except hold his father’s hand and wait for the … boom! The jet flew past, and the audience exploded with excitement, screaming for the next performance. However, the child did not move. He only reached out toward the vanishing jet as if he could grasp a faded dream — and fly.

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Sexual assault awareness and prevention month: victims’ counsel provides legal assistance, support

by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

If a sexual assault happens, it is crucial for individuals to know who they can turn to, where they can go and what help is available to them.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The month focuses on ensuring Airmen and families are aware of the resources available to aid in the prevention of sexual assault and the different types of reporting procedures available.

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Operation Jaguar: Ramstein youth ‘deploy’

Operation Jaguar: Ramstein youth ‘deploy’

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein youth had extra pep in their step as they stomped into the boots of their Airmen and Soldier parents during Operation Jaguar, a mock pre-deployment line held on the 435th Construction and Training Squadron’s silver flag compound March 27 on Ramstein

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Vincent Abril

Sexual assault survivor: ‘you are not alone’

by Staff Sgt. Nancy Kasberg American Forces Network-Kaiserslautern

I remember the day like it was yesterday — my heart beat echoed in my head as I attempted to dry my sweaty hands on my jeans. I was 21 years old, sitting in a Korean courtroom, waiting to be questioned by prosecutors. How I ended up here was unreal. Just a few months ago I was happy; I had a loving husband, amazing friends and arguably the greatest job in the Air Force, but the color in my world had been stolen.

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