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Staff Sgt. Zachary Rodewig, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-5 Galaxy crew chief, explains the different aspects of maintenance for a C-5 aircraft to Senior Airman Earl Shelton, 721 AMXS aerospace maintenance technician, Jan. 24 on Ramstein. All Airmen within the 721 AMXS must be qualified on C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 aircraft. On average, the 721 AMXS inspects, services and repairs 30 aircraft in a single day as part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein.

Walk a mile in maintainer’s boots

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

A bitter wind chases flurries of frost across the flightline, weaving around aircraft and stinging the faces of those who stand in its way. While many Airmen are still asleep in their beds, the Airmen of the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are already awake and reporting for duty.

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A&FRC hosts Heartlink for new Air Force spouses

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

Life can be overwhelming for a new military spouse. What is an LES? How do I get help when I need it? What do I wear to an Air Force Ball?

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Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room.

Day to day with aircrew flight equipment

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room.

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A crumpled Airman Battle Uniform cap lies on a table next to a set of keys, beer bottle and beer mug Jan. 20 on Ramstein. The Airman Against Drunk Driving program is available at many Air Force bases and aims to prevent cases of DUI among Airmen.

AADD saves lives, careers in KMC

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

Airmen and their families at Ramstein brag about the many perks of being stationed here: the opportunities to travel, the vibrant culture, the world-famous castles and, of course, the alcohol.

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Staff Sgt. Karriem Abdulahad, 86th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, teaches the Expeditionary Active Shooter Training course information to his students Dec. 15 on Ramstein. Abdulahad adds personal information to the course by informing students about his experience with active-shooter situations.

Learning from tragedy: Instructor’s past prepares him for present

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

While many people look at extreme situations and think to themselves, “It could never happen to me,” they run the risk of allowing those same unfortunate circumstances to occur.

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Capt. Rachel Weiler (left), Capt. Michelle Harrington (center) and 2nd Lt. Haley Janssen, all officers assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group, pose for a photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules propeller Jan. 6 on Ramstein. The three company grade officers completed their first marathon in November in Athens, Greece, the location of the very first marathon ever run.

First marathon in Marathon: Airmen team for success

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Some say that running is a hobby. For others, it’s a passion. For a good portion of people, it’s simply a means to an end — passing their physical training test.

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U.S. Army Warrant Officer Jonathan Reed, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment airspace management officer in charge (left), leads Roll ’N’ Rock in a song during a concert  Dec. 17 at the Red Barn in Kaiserslautern. Reed uses his love of music to bring Germans and Americans together through country-western storytelling.

Americans, Germans pair up to rock out

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A brightness shines in their eyes as a dull roar rises from the silhouettes in front. Six clicks signal to the shadows; they respond in jubilant rapture as a musical explosion courses across the darkness.

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728 AMS: 50 years of mobility support at Incirlik

by John M. Lacomia 521st Air Mobility Wing History office

For more than 65 years, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, has hosted many aircraft that countered the Cold War Soviet threat and has responded to numerous crises in the Middle East. From earthquakes, humanitarian relief operations, to wartime activities, Incirlik has been at the center of operations in that region of the world.

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Airman 1st Class Austin Bashaw, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose from the fuel truck to a parked C-130J Super Hercules Dec. 12 on Ramstein. Fuels specialists are also responsible for operating the vehicles, equipment and storage facilities that are essential to the refueling operation, while also ensuring the compliance of all safety regulations involved with handling these volatile liquids.

Fuels Airmen: Foundation of 86 AW mission

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Technology is advancing every year. It keeps us warm during the winter, cooks our food, and ensures transportation gets us from point A to point B. But no matter how far we technologically advance, we will always need fuel.

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Maintaining fitness goals with Ramstein classes

by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether it’s bulking up or trimming down, reaching fitness goals requires dedication and motivation. When it comes to fitness, the 786th Force Support Squadron can assist through their motivating fitness classes and programs.

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