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AFE saves lives every day

AFE saves lives every day

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Imagine being in an aircraft 30,000 feet in the air when suddenly something goes wrong — a pressure drop, a fire, a malfunction or any other emergency. Not only will the aircrew have to act quickly to save themselves, but their equipment must also work properly. This is why aircrew […]

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A half step down, a whole step up

A half step down, a whole step up

Story and photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Dust starts to gather over polished wood and metal strings — strings desperate to be plucked. Each guitar throughout the house was a reminder of the passion his father had for music. He picks up one of the guitars and begins to send vibrations down the halls. And so his future begins.

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Members of the 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office hand out candy to trick-or-treaters Oct. 31 on Ramstein Air Base. After visiting decorated trunks and collecting candy, families had the opportunity to venture through a haunted trail before continuing their night of trick or treating.

Ramstein Trunk or Treat 2017

by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Ramstein lights a candle for Interpersonal Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil

Ramstein lights a candle for Interpersonal Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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7th MSC conducts drunk-driving-awareness safety training

7th MSC conducts drunk-driving-awareness safety training

by 1st Lt. Stephanie Barnes
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

The 7th Mission Support Command’s safety program manager and alcohol and drug coordinator organized drunk-driving-awareness safety training Oct. 22 on Daenner Kaserne.

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Army records management is getting rehabbed

Army records management is getting rehabbed

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

Gone are the days of the dusty file cabinets crammed with yellowing papers, manila folders and disposition cards. Today’s Army records management is going digital, and the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Publications and Records Management Center of Excellence is working hard to make that happen.

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Flight Commanders Course prepares young officers for leadership

Flight Commanders Course prepares young officers for leadership

Story and photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted a three-day Flight Commander and Officer in Charge Leadership Development Course to prepare young officers from the 521st AMOW, the 86th Airlift Wing and the 435 Air Ground Operations Wing for their new roles and responsibilities Oct. 16 to 18. New commissioned officers […]

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Heart Link takes to the skies

Heart Link takes to the skies

Story and photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For many military spouses, moving to a new area can present a number of challenges. In an effort to mitigate some of these obstacles, the Ramstein Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted its Heart Link program Sept. 28, which was geared towards information and networking opportunities for military spouses. As […]

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Pillowcase project helps KMC youth put fears to bed

Pillowcase project helps KMC youth put fears to bed

by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Volunteers prepare to train Kaiserslautern Military Community children for the Red Cross’s Pillowcase Project beginning in January on Ramstein Air Base. The Red Cross’ Pillowcase Project is a free disaster preparedness program for third- through fifth-graders. “The Pillowcase Project has been around for four years, but this is the first […]

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Retiree Appreciation Day: Honoring those who served

Retiree Appreciation Day: Honoring those who served

by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Col. John Zapata, 86th Mission Support Group commander, and Col. William Galbraith, 21st Theater Sustainment Command deputy commander, hosted a Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 18 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

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