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Shipping your goods outbound

Shipping your goods outbound

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It’s time to pack up boxes and send your belongings to your next home. To do this, there are two services that you will need to set up; household goods and unaccompanied baggage.

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PCSing with your POV

by Airman 1st Class  Alexis C. Schultz
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A permanent change of station from the Kaiserslautern Military Community can cause stress, especially with a privately owned vehicle. Follow these guidelines to successfully turn in your POV for shipment.

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How to transfer schools during a PCS

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

People making a permanent change of station have a long list of things to check before they move to their next base. This list gets even longer for those who have kids in school.

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Clearing housing on and off base

Clearing housing on and off base

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Now that you have shipped all of your belongings, you will need to clear housing and move into temporary lodging. Whether you live on or off base, the steps provided will guide you to make your outbound processing a smooth […]

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PCSing? Not before turning in your VAT forms!

PCSing? Not before turning in your VAT forms!

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

Are you leaving Germany to move to your next duty station? Don’t forget to settle your business, especially when it comes to tax relief.

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PCSing with your Pet

PCSing with your Pet

by Airman 1st Class Alexis C. Schultz
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Planning and preparing are essential when traveling with your pets. It is important to follow specific guidelines from airlines and veterinarians when making a permanent change of station from the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

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Day of departure

Day of departure

by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Outprocessing from an overseas assignment is known for being a complicated process, but service members can finally take a breather once they wake up on that final day-of-departure morning. Though the day of departure may be a day to relax, for some, the day can quickly turn into one of […]

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Marcus Mueller, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, drives a patrol vehicle with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Regan, 86th SFS member, Feb. 26 on Ramstein Air Base. Zivilpolizei, or Civilian Security Police, are the civilian side of the 86th SFS, and they bring a wealth of experience to Ramstein’s law enforcement.

German civilian police enrich 86th SFS

Story and photos by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

One can spot them at the large vehicle inspection gate or patrolling base, wearing Airman Battle Uniforms and blue berets. As members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron, they help keep Ramstein safe and work alongside Airmen as German civilians. Zivilpolizei, or Civilian Security Police, bring a wealth of experience to Ramstein’s law enforcement.

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Military Saves not just one week

Military Saves not just one week

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center conducted this year’s Military Saves Week, , from Feb 26 to March 2, an annual Department of Defense-wide program where facilitators encourage participants to take the pledge to save. Those who took the pledge will receive emails to keep them […]

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US, UK focus on combat search and rescue during exercise

US, UK focus on combat search and rescue during exercise

Story and photos by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Royal AiR Force Station LAKENHEATH, England — Airmen and aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing participated in exercise Point Blank alongside their Royal Air Force counterparts at the Stanford Training Area, England, Feb. 27.

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