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Take Note — August 4, 2017

Logo design contest The 86th Airlift Wing Innovation Transformation Office is looking for a new logo for the wing innovation program. The newly designed logo should make Airmen instantly think of new ideas and innovations and all things related to process improvement. The contest will run through Thursday. Prizes include […]

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Humble beginnings breed resilient Airmen

Humble beginnings breed resilient Airmen

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Posted behind the warming lights and food pans at the dining facility on Kapaun stands Airman 1st Class John Michael Stewart, 786th Force Support Squadron services journeyman, armed with a spoon and a bright smile, happy to serve the world’s greatest Airmen. Stewart’s positive demeanor comes from the pride he […]

August 3, 2017 ×

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AF offers high year of tenure extensions to retain experienced Airmen

by Kat Bailey Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force is offering high year of tenure extensions to active-duty Airmen in certain shortage Air Force specialty codes and grades, which became effective Aug. 1.

August 3, 2017 ×

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A day in the life: Pest Management Journeyman

A day in the life: Pest Management Journeyman

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

 

August 3, 2017 ×

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Spouses club needs bazaar volunteers

Spouses club needs bazaar volunteers

by Rebecca Brokaw
Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club

The Ramstein Bazaar is a spectacular four-day shopping event featuring treasures from all over the world. This year’s event will be held Sept. 14 to 17 on Ramstein’s flightline. In order for this event to be a huge success, the club needs lots of volunteers from the community. Approximately 500 […]

July 27, 2017 ×

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AAFES: Going where you go and a little further

by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Living overseas can be difficult for many service members and their families due to not having many of the conveniences they are used to in the United States, but that’s where the Army and Air Force Exchange Service comes into play. Often in several locations around a base or post, […]

July 27, 2017 ×

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Sponsorship vital to positive newcomer experiences

Sponsorship vital to positive newcomer experiences

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

Being organized, getting the right information and knowing what to expect are critical factors when it comes to moving overseas successfully. That’s why the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness Office provides sponsorship training classes to make moving to Germany a positive experience. Successful moves begin with […]

July 27, 2017 ×

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Thomas Perry retires after 48 years of service to KMC

Thomas Perry retires after 48 years of service to KMC

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

He sighs as he reads his most recent orders; the future didn’t feel too promising. It was the year 1966, and newly enlisted Airman Thomas Perry, 786th Force Support Squadron cook, had planned on spending Christmas relaxing but instead received orders that deemed it crucial to arrive at his first […]

July 27, 2017 ×

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13 nations jump-start International Jump Week

13 nations jump-start International Jump Week

by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. service members along with military personnel from 13 partner nations traveled to Bitburg, Germany, between July 10 and 14 to participate in International Jump Week. “The intended goal is to get partner nations on the same page in terms of air dropping parachutists,” said Capt. Christopher Deans, 37th Airlift […]

July 20, 2017 ×

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86 FSS Airman named OAY for AF

86 FSS Airman named OAY for AF

by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

A member of Ramstein’s 86th Airlift Wing was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for the Air Force. Tech. Sgt. Kyle T. Wilson, an Airman Leadership School Instructor assigned to the 86th Force Support Squadron, was one of 12 Airmen selected based on superior leadership, […]

July 20, 2017 ×