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Air crews breathe easy with aerospace physiology

Air crews breathe easy with aerospace physiology

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

When pilots and air crews start up the engines, taxi to the runway and the take off into the horizon, they are relying on one another’s skills and expertise to get all of them back on the ground safely. The higher they soar, the more they are at risk for altitude sickness, which can manifest in a variety of ways.

September 21, 2017 ×

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3 wings race for POW/MIA memorial

3 wings race for POW/MIA memorial

by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
September 21, 2017 ×

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86th MDSS keeps an eye on Ramstein medicine

86th MDSS keeps an eye on Ramstein medicine

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

When an Airman or dependent goes to the doctor, picks up a prescription at the pharmacy, or attends a self-aid buddy care course, they may not think about where the medication, supplies, and equipment come from to make all those things possible. The 86th Medical Support Squadron provides peacetime and […]

September 14, 2017 ×

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86th LRS Airmen rig it to win

86th LRS Airmen rig it to win

by Airman 1st Class Joshua D. Magbanua,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
September 7, 2017 ×

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786th CES locksmiths key to securing Ramstein

786th CES locksmiths key to securing Ramstein

August 31, 2017 ×

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Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, 86th Maintenance Squadron superintendent (right), conducts a visitation of his Airmen Aug. 10 on Ramstein. Personnel at Ramstein recently participated in the Air Force’s squadron revitalization data collection program, which aimed to gather information from installations across the Air Force on how to revitalize Air Force squadrons.

Revitalizing Ramstein: The road to readiness

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

Airmen across Ramstein Air Base support a massive mission every day, and its leadership is working hard to bolster mission readiness from top to bottom. The installation is the headquarters of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, and serves as the main thoroughfare for operations across Europe, […]

August 24, 2017 ×

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Ramstein travels at a good clip

Ramstein travels at a good clip

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

The time has come. Whether someone is ready for the next adventure or trying their best to find the good in goodbye, a permanent change of duty station might be in the near future. Moving house and home, with or without a family, has a reputation for being stressful or […]

August 24, 2017 ×

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Fly away with Space A

Fly away with Space A

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

Space Available, commonly known as Space A, is a program at many U.S. military installations around the world that allows military members, dependents, retirees and certain civilians to ride an aircraft to a destination at either a very cheap price or no cost at all. The program stems from the […]

August 24, 2017 ×

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Deployed Soldiers virtually connect to health care professionals

Deployed Soldiers virtually connect to health care professionals

by Regionally Aligned Forces Virtual Health team

Regionally Aligned Forces stationed in Eastern Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve have virtual access to health care from their Garrison provider or specialists at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center thanks to the Regional Health Command Europe TeleHealth In A Bag platform.

August 24, 2017 ×

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86th MXS crawls into C-130 fuel tank inspection

86th MXS crawls into C-130 fuel tank inspection

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

Airmen working in their career field may find themselves in places or situations they never imagined they would be. This could be traveling to a country they never expected to see, perhaps working alongside generals, or even crawling into the cramped fuel tanks of a C-130J Super Hercules.

August 17, 2017 ×