Features

Many of the words and phrases used in everyday conversation, especially in the Air Force (for obvious reasons), have their origins from the lexicon of aviation, many specific to fighter pilots, and often people do not even realize this.

Each year in late February, during Military Saves week, ACS holds events and seminars to promote financial readiness, said Denise Fesel, who manages the ACS financial readiness program.

Road conditions and weather fluctuate daily, and although drivers take extra precautions to reduce the risk of being in a traffic accident, the best made plans cannot guarantee you a safe journey.

Maintenance Airmen from around base join together several times a month to complete a mission essential task that takes days to complete. Airmen from some Ramstein maintenance squadrons are tasked more than twice a month to wash C-130J Super Hercules to ensure there is no corrosion developing on the aircraft.

Vehicle problems can quickly turn into nightmares. Luckily, Ramstein comes equipped with the only vehicle readiness squadron in the Air Force and they prepare for such problems.

Postal patrons in Germany receive many products in the mail that are sent from family, friends and online retail companies in the U.S.

A 21st Theater Sustainment Command sergeant major deployed with the 16th Sustainment Brigade has taken a mentorship role with the first Afghan National Police female graduate of the Kabul Military Training Center’s Sergeants Major Academy.