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Staff Sgt. Christopher Long, 86th Airlift Wing Protocol NCO, sets a guest table at a Length of Service ceremony 
Nov. 13 on Ramstein. The 86th AW Protocol office provides guidance for all Air Force ceremonies, acts as the face of the Air Force to distinguished visitors of Ramstein, coordinates greetings on the flightline and cares for the base flags as a part of their duties.

86th AW Protocol provides precision, dedication

by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Throughout their career, Airmen will most likely attend an Air Force official function at some point, be it a promotion, retirement, award or a number of other possibilities.

December 4, 2015 ×

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KMC smokes out smokers

by Cesar Alvarez 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Health Promotion

Every year on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney Rhoades, senior enlisted leader of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and president of the Oct. 22 Sergeant Morales Club board, counsels a candidate during the event conducted at Kleber Kaserne.

TSC NCOs seek membership to elite club

Story and photos by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

A sane junior NCO rises before four in the morning, triple-checks the decorations adorning his Army Service Uniform and refreshes his knowledge of obscure Army programs only for pretty compelling reasons.

October 29, 2015 ×

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Take hold of your safety

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office

Imagine you are 12 years old again. You were just a child with not many freedoms until that moment you hopped on your bicycle or skateboard and flew down the street feeling the wind on your face as your parent shouted, “Don’t get hit by a car!”

October 29, 2015 ×

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Participants of the Red Ribbon Run Superhero 5K event begin running Oct. 17 at Sembach Kaserne. The 5K run was in support of Red Ribbon Week, which is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the United States.

‘Superheroes’ soar to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 5K event

Photos by Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball

Participants of the Red Ribbon Run Superhero 5K event begin running Oct. 17 at Sembach Kaserne. The 5K run was in support of Red Ribbon Week, which is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the United States.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Airman answers calling

by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On a pitch black October morning in 2002, the humming of engines from an Ilyushin Il-62 commercial airliner faded as it taxied away from Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. It didn’t get far. The jet crashed and burst into flames after running off the tarmac into the grass and veering into the nearby woods.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Col. Seung U. Paik

American immigrant identity: Internal conflicts in a foreign land

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

Col. Seung U. Paik, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa financial analysis and budget division, handles money. His passion, however, lies in taking time to share stories he has accumulated throughout his life and the lessons they have taught him with his coworkers.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, command chief master sergeant of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command

Energizing our nation’s diversity

Courtesy of the Hispanic Heritage Month committee

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Just as the observance month is not confined to a specific calendar month, so too are the contributions and achievements of the Hispanic Americans who have helped energize our nation’s diversity.

October 15, 2015 ×

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Tech. Sgt. Mubarak Rashid, 319th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, recruits at Ramstein and has his sights aimed at achieving the highest honor a recruiter can receive in the Air Force: the Gold Recruiter Badge.

New recruiter sets goals high, accepts overseas challenges

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A recruiter’s responsibility begins when someone walks into his office. He stands up and greets with a warm smile and a welcoming handshake.

October 15, 2015 ×

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Students listen to a lecture during a Boots 2 Business class Sept. 29 on Ramstein. B2B is a two-day workshop and an optional eight-week online course aimed at providing entrepreneurship training to service members transitioning out of the military and wanting to start a business.

B2B bridges transition to civilian world

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year thousands of service members separate or retire from the military. Many of them start another career or go back to school.

October 8, 2015 ×