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86th SFS trains STAR augmentees

86th SFS trains STAR augmentees

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
November 16, 2017 ×

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1st CBCS: Sharpening skills, creating solutions

1st CBCS: Sharpening skills, creating solutions

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

Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron conducted a readiness exercise Oct. 26 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The exercise, is expected to continue for approximately two weeks and is designed to test the mission capabilities of 1st CBCS Airmen. The combat communications Airmen also partnered with the 1st Air […]

November 9, 2017 ×

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Learning the ropes

Learning the ropes

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Perched on a metal tower absorbing the afternoon sun, quiet crows peer down on ascending service members. Brightly colored ropes frame members’ equipment as they hang in the balance and simulate a rescue.

November 9, 2017 ×

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Service dogs: Not your average household pet

Service dogs: Not your average household pet

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For most people, having a dog around the house consists mainly of taking care of the pet. Since WWI, dogs have been trained to do much more than provide passive security for the family. From calming a person with post-traumatic stress disorder to being able to dial 911 on the phone, service dogs have separated themselves from the rest of the pack.

November 9, 2017 ×

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Building bridges between two communities

Building bridges between two communities

Being introduced to a new culture can be exciting but also sometimes intimidating. This is especially true for both Americans and Germans in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The KMC hosts more than 50,000 U.S. military members, civilians and their families, making it the largest community of Americans outside the U.S. […]

November 9, 2017 ×

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BMETS calibrate LRMC

BMETS calibrate LRMC

BMETS calibrate LRMC

November 9, 2017 ×

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Bazaars offer holiday shopping opportunities

Bazaars offer holiday shopping opportunities

November 9, 2017 ×

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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 […]

November 2, 2017 ×

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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.

November 2, 2017 ×

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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
November 2, 2017 ×