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The story behind a smile

The story behind a smile

Story and photo by Senior Airman Brittany N. Perry
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The alarm goes off and your day begins. After brushing your teeth,
washing your face, and putting your uniform on, there

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Pull the chocks

Pull the chocks

by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Those who frequent the flightline are probably familiar with the sight
of hard working Airmen moving with a sense of purpose. Whether it

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Wounded warriors find a home with 21st TSC

Wounded warriors find a home with 21st TSC

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
21st TSC Public Affairs

It was Thanksgiving Day on a small forward operating base in Iraq. Cpl.
Jeremy Caldwell decided to go to the dining facility to enjoy a
Thanksgiving meal. As the chaplain began to bless the food, a loud
explosion was heard. A mortar landed behind the dining facility,
injuring several Soldiers.

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A not very annoying ‘Moskito’

A not very annoying ‘Moskito’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

When the Royal Air Force

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LRMC lab sleuths recognized by National Laboratory Week

National Laboratory Week, a time to recognize the vital role laboratory
professionals play in health care, was celebrated at Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center in April. Medical laboratories at LRMC perform more than
1.5 million tests each year for clinic patients. In addition, LRMC labs
also provide testing services to 15 outlying military health care
facilities, said Master Sgt. Daniel A. Santiago, a military laboratory
technician and the NCOIC for Area Laboratory Compliance and Consultation
Services.

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Energy conservation: a team effort

Story and photo by Senior Airman Brittany N. Perry
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Have you ever gone into the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on a hot

summer day and felt the inviting cool temperature of the central

cooling?

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Moving the masses

Moving the masses

by Josh Aycock
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kasper Chevalier is a man who simply loves his job. As a member of the
721st Aerial Port Squadron he recently hit a significant milestone in
his career.

The milestone was sentimental to both him and his unit as he completed his 721st aerial port expeditor, or APEX, load.

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Community remembers American children

Community remembers American children

The German American and  International Women

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Hundreds of buddies help at KMC Special Olympics

Hundreds of buddies help at KMC Special Olympics

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Crowds of spectators cheered as MeeHee Ashe and fellow Special Olympics
athletes sprinted down the 50-meter track during the annual games held
in Enkenbach-Alsenborn.

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Training for the worst, one breath at a time

Training for the worst, one breath at a time

by Josh Aycock
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Aircrews flying the skies over Ramstein see the best views of Europe,
get places the fastest and have what many consider the coolest jobs the
Air Force can offer. But having those special roles comes with risk that
most people with two feet on the ground have never heard of.

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