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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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521st Air Mobility Operations Wing leadership attend a commander’s conference Feb. 21 on Ramstein Air Base. Participants in the weeklong conference discussed concerns and topics ranging from unit readiness to mission execution and effectiveness.

521st AMOW is ready to fight anytime, anywhere

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

When some people think of warfighting, they often think about the battle itself. But as the saying goes, “getting there is half the battle.” This is why leaders of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing take their mission of providing air mobility to combat zones very seriously. “We continue to […]

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USAG RP sends its ‘Best Warrior’ to competition

USAG RP sends its ‘Best Warrior’ to competition

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Army garrisons in Europe will send their top warfighters to Baumholder, Germany, to demonstrate their soldiering abilities at the 2018 Installation Command-Europe Best Warrior Competition, Monday to Wednesday — and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is up for the challenge. BWC 2018 will identify the best performing warriors from among the […]

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Chief Master Sgt. Kathi Glascock, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy commandant, discusses the Airman Leadership School program with Lt. Col. Aliou Faye, Senegal Air Force chief of the Human Resources Division, about how ALS promotes a learning environment and open discussion at the Kisling NCOA on Kapaun Air Station, Feb. 16. On average, 595 students complete ALS on Vogelweh Military Complex every year. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann

Senegalese Air Force senior leadership visit Spangdahlem, Ramstein

by 1st Lt. Casey Rodriguez
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Four Senegalese Air Force senior representatives visited both the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base and the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Feb. 11 to 16. The group toured a wide variety of base facilities, offices, and professional education centers to get an idea of how the […]

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