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Airman 1st Class David Weaver, 86th Airlift Wing Command Post emergency actions controller, 
tracks ongoing operations Jan. 10 on Ramstein. Airmen in the command post are tested monthly to complete certifications and demonstrate their ability to perform in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Command post: nerve center of Ramstein

Story and photo by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In an emergency situation, Airmen from the command post are behind the scenes briefing important information to commanders. Much like in action movies, such as “The Avengers” or “Transformers,” there is a control center of some type with Airmen or other military members working diligently to resolve issues.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanSenior Airman Bonnie Shepard, Area Defense Council paralegal, is part of Ramstein’s ADC, which is here to inform and defend the rights of every Airman. Separate from the base 
legal office, the ADC exists only to support Airmen when they are faced with adverse administration actions.

… And justice for all

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When the weight of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice is bearing down, who can someone turn to? Who provides someone with legal representation? Who knows an Airman’s rights when that Airman is under questioning or administrative actions?

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Airman 1st Class Andrew Bracamontes, Ramstein Fly Away Security Team member, stands guard over a C-130J Super Hercules in Central African Republic. F.A.S.T. members are specially trained and equipped security forces personnel deployed to provide security for aircrew and aircraft while stopped in high-threat areas around the globe.

SFS Airmen FAST to defend

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

               

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Airman 1st Class Justin Mason, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistant, and Senior Airman Dwayne Stewart, 86th CES geobase 
technician, use a total station measuring tool to measure the level of protective soil on munition depots Jan. 8 on Ramstein. The Airmen of the 
86th CES use geographic information systems to map the entire KMC for the contractors who create blueprints for base development.

86th CES measuring, blueprinting KMC

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron help design blueprints for buildings developed on Ramstein by mapping and measuring every facility, parking lot and airfield strip that is constructed or demolished on base.

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Senior Airman Jonathan Deguzman, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace systems technician, inspects a C-130J Super Hercules propeller engine Dec. 11 on Ramstein.

86th AMXS, MXS Airmen keep birds in the air

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

They come from different walks of life into the Air Force, entrusted with thousands of lives, millions of dollars in cargo and repairing the greatest fleet in the Air Force.

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Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxAirman 1st Class Eric Roberts, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineer journeyman, goes through decontamination after leaving a crime scene during a biological response exercise on Ramstein. The squadrons train quarterly to stay prepared for real-world situations.

Surveying sites, saving lives

by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether in a person’s workplace or in response to an emergency, the 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight is there to ensure the safety of Airmen executing their mission by identifying and eliminating threats in the workplace.

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Rachel Kersey“To improve my overall health and wellness.”

Man on the Street: What is your New Year’s resolution?

               

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Photo by Rick ScavettaAfter her Christmas concert at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, disco superstar Gloria Gaynor meets with service members and families and signs autographs. On Dec. 26, Gaynor visited service members at Ramstein and performed at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center.

Disco superstar performs for KMC

               

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Airmen watch a movie and enjoy a home-cooked meal in the living room of Club 7. Club 7 is the place to go to build a healthy community amongst single Airmen living in the dorms.

Club 7: A Heaven-like haven

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Imagine being a single Airman, living in the dorms in Europe, possibly being away from family for the first time. Where do you go to make friends and get established in the area?

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Airman 1st Class Melissa Lackore, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band vocalist, runs through new Christmas music she plans to perform at an event on Ramstein.

USAFE Airman rocks her way to top

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service members usually end up in the spotlight because of their ability to get the job done efficiently, going above and beyond to make it happen no matter what. Though that plays a big part, for one U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airman, standing out is not just because of her talent for “making it happen,” but her ability to pour her soul into her work in the form of music.

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