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Senior Airman Jonathan Deguzman, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace systems technician, inspects a C-130J Super Hercules propeller engine Dec. 11 on Ramstein.

86th AMXS, MXS Airmen keep birds in the air

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

They come from different walks of life into the Air Force, entrusted with thousands of lives, millions of dollars in cargo and repairing the greatest fleet in the Air Force.

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Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxAirman 1st Class Eric Roberts, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineer journeyman, goes through decontamination after leaving a crime scene during a biological response exercise on Ramstein. The squadrons train quarterly to stay prepared for real-world situations.

Surveying sites, saving lives

by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether in a person’s workplace or in response to an emergency, the 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight is there to ensure the safety of Airmen executing their mission by identifying and eliminating threats in the workplace.

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Rachel Kersey“To improve my overall health and wellness.”

Man on the Street: What is your New Year’s resolution?

               

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Photo by Rick ScavettaAfter her Christmas concert at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, disco superstar Gloria Gaynor meets with service members and families and signs autographs. On Dec. 26, Gaynor visited service members at Ramstein and performed at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center.

Disco superstar performs for KMC

               

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Airmen watch a movie and enjoy a home-cooked meal in the living room of Club 7. Club 7 is the place to go to build a healthy community amongst single Airmen living in the dorms.

Club 7: A Heaven-like haven

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Imagine being a single Airman, living in the dorms in Europe, possibly being away from family for the first time. Where do you go to make friends and get established in the area?

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Airman 1st Class Melissa Lackore, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band vocalist, runs through new Christmas music she plans to perform at an event on Ramstein.

USAFE Airman rocks her way to top

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service members usually end up in the spotlight because of their ability to get the job done efficiently, going above and beyond to make it happen no matter what. Though that plays a big part, for one U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airman, standing out is not just because of her talent for “making it happen,” but her ability to pour her soul into her work in the form of music.

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Members of the 86th Communications Squadron post office unload and scan incoming mail Dec. 4 on Ramstein. The post office on Ramstein supports approximately 57,000 KMC members.

Post office deals with holiday hustle

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Being stationed overseas for the holidays makes giving or receiving gifts a prolonged activity due to the great distance between Europe and the United States.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly MansfieldIsaac Siembida, son of Master Sgt. Jeremiah Siembida, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command programs manager, climbs the rock wall at the Outdoor Recreation Center during an Exceptional Family Member Program event in May on Ramstein. EFMP offers medical and force support to military families with special needs.

Get up, get out, get going with Outdoor Rec

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Toppling mountains, conquering castles, bombing down a snowy slope and a plethora of other adventures, activities and the supplies needed for a successful journey can be gathered from the 86th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation shop located inside the KMCC.

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Courtesy photoAirman 1st Class Jonathon Moore, 786th CES electrical power production technician, replaces the cams and torsion springs in the BAK 14 support box Dec. 1 on Ramstein. This project was important because many of the parts only have a certain time that they can be in operation before they have to be tested and replaced to ensure the systems in-flight emergencies can be safely grounded, saving a pilot’s life and billions of dollars worth of aircraft.

786th CES Barrier MX Team leash aircraft

by 786th CES Operations Flight

It’s 2 a.m. and darkness looms over the base. Offices are deserted and the streets are quiet, but out on the runway a single light cart glows, cutting through the thick fog and mist.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Kris LevasseurRamstein children sing Christmas carols for the crowd during the 2013 Ramstein Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 3 on Ramstein. The children and their families gathered to celebrate the holiday season.

Light it up!

                   

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