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Features, News

NASA study supported by 721st AMOG

NASA study supported by 721st AMOG

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 721st Air Mobility Opera­tions Group provided aircraft ground ­service support to the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center and to the German Aerospace Agency as they performed a study on biofuels from Jan. 17 to 19 on Ramstein Air Base. According to NASA, the […]

February 1, 2018 ×

Features, News

Garrison fire department wins 4 awards

Garrison fire department wins 4 awards

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Installation Management Command Directorate

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department was recognized for its professionals and superior performance when it received four annual awards from Installation Management Command-Europe. USAG RP competed against six garrisons to win IMCOM-Europe’s Civilian Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Prevention Program and Fire Department of the Year. […]

February 1, 2018 ×

Features, News

Frau Vodde retires from German Kantine after 40 years of service

Frau Vodde retires from German Kantine after 40 years of service

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After 40 years of service to the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Marie-Luise Vodde, operator of the German Kantine on Ramstein Air Base, retired Dec. 2017. The German Kantine was contractually sponsored by the 86th Mission Support Group. In cooperation with the German Works Council, Frau Vodde offered wholesome, value-priced, authentic German […]

February 1, 2018 ×

Features

The 86th LRG practice to be perfect

The 86th LRG practice to be perfect

by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
February 1, 2018 ×

Features, Lifestyle

Black forest,  white snowshoe

Black forest, white snowshoe

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
February 1, 2018 ×

Features, News

Active, Reserve Soldiers cough, sneeze and learn during CBRN training

Active, Reserve Soldiers cough, sneeze and learn during CBRN training

Story and photos by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command
Public Affairs Officer

BREITENWALD TRAINING AREA, Germany — Active-duty and Army Reserve units came together to train on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear hazards and maybe share some tears. The Army Reserve’s 773rd Civil Support Team sent their six-person CBRN survey team to work with about 50 Soldiers from the active-duty 39th Transportation […]

February 1, 2018 ×

Features, Health

Tips for newcomers: Healthcare at LRMC

Tips for newcomers: Healthcare at LRMC

by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

People are always rotating in and out of the Kaiserslautern Military Community and the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center team wants to be sure newcomers get important information about their healthcare. Appointments Using the TRICARE Online Patient Portal at www.tricareonline.com is the easiest way for TRICARE patients to schedule or cancel […]

February 1, 2018 ×

Features

435th: Constructing, catching, training to accomplish the mission

435th: Constructing, catching, training to accomplish the mission

by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Deep in the woods, outside the confines of Ramstein Air Base, you may run into the 435th Construction and Training Squadron compound, where three sections train and prepare to send Airmen on missions at a moment’s notice.

January 25, 2018 ×

Features

Army professionals learn leadership, decision-making skills through development program

Army professionals learn leadership, decision-making skills through development program

Story and photos by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

A moment ago, everything was so quiet you could hear your heartbeat. Now, the sounds of gunfire and yelling fill the air. What looked like an empty structure has four armed insurgents quickly emerging, assault rifles pointing directly at you. “Put the weapons down!” one of your battle buddies shouts. […]

January 25, 2018 ×

Features

CMSAF focuses on resiliency in 2018

CMSAF focuses on resiliency in 2018

by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Brown
Maxwell Public Affairs

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he feels the Air Force is headed in the right direction concerning education and enlisted-force structure, but Airman resilience is an area that needs more attention.

January 25, 2018 ×