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Staff Sgt. James Whyte, 86th Communications Squadron postal specialist, sorts mail in the Northside Post Office Feb. 13. at Ramstein. The Northside Post Office is the largest Department of Defense postal operation, handling approximately 8 million pounds of mail annually.

Postal services deliver peace of mind

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Dealing with mail can be a nerve-racking experience. Will it arrive on time? Will it be safe? What if it’s lost?

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 Airmen move their targets downrange during an M-4 carbine qualification test at the KMC Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range Feb. 19 on Vogelweh. CATM instructors qualify more than 7,000 students annually.

KMC keeps it on target

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
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Maj. Matthew Boyd, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, sorts clothing for the less fortunate during a donation event Feb. 21 in Kaiserslautern. Airmen from Ramstein Air Base worked alongside volunteers in the KMC to distribute clothing and food for the less fortunate.

Airmen give back through local charity

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
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Lt. Col. Marilyn Thomas, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron clinical nurse specialist, packs an aeromedical evacuation kit Jan. 24 on Ramstein.

Ramstein Airman named best Air Force clinical nurse specialist

Story and photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The busiest aeromedical squadron in Europe is also the home to one of the best Air Force medical corps Airmen.

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Staff Sgt. Bradley Beaty, 86th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, and Omega, a military working dog, pay their respects Feb. 24 to Sano, an MWD who was recently put to rest. The 86th SFS held a memorial ceremony to honor Sano’s eight years of service to the Air Force.

Honoring Sano’s 8 years of service

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

 

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Courtesy photo Col. Miguel Castellanos, commander of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th Civil Support Command, prepares to fire at targets during a shooting competition.

Colonel holds rare Rifleman’s Badge, President’s Hundred title

by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The rank of colonel on his Army Combat Uniform and the long rows of ribbons on his service uniform distinguish him, but there is something far rarer to be seen. He has earned two accolades in marksmanship that place him in a military tradition dating back over 100 years.

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The 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Spouses’ Group recently gathered for a great cause — to crochet items for cancer patients.

721st AMXS spouses crochet for cancer

by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
6th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Spouses’ Group recently gathered for a great cause — to crochet items for cancer patients.

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Senior Airman Allen Cherry, 86th Aerospace Medicine Public Health technician, prints files for his food inspector kit Feb. 17 on Ramstein. Cherry was selected as the U.S. Air Force Public Health Airman of the Year for his work with deployed service members and efforts to contain malaria, among other accomplishments.

Ramstein Airman earns AF Public Health AOY

Story and photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force recently named an 86th Medical Group Airman the 2014 Public Health Airman of the Year.

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Airmen lay out map for fellow engineers

Airmen lay out map for fellow engineers

Story and photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Civil Engineer Group hosted a training day Feb. 12 with its engineering technicians and explosive ordnance disposal Airmen teaching a core task to fellow comrades who are qualified in other CE skill sets.

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Passengers arriving from Baltimore-Washington International Airport depart an aircraft upon arrival at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal Feb. 4. The passenger terminal serves more than 13,000 passengers in an average month.

Passenger terminal connects Airmen around globe

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Transportation to a service member’s next duty location is an important part of one’s career. Without aerial port squadrons around the world, Airmen would have a harder time getting to their bases, especially if that base is overseas.

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