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Courtesy photoBefore enjoying your holiday bird, there are a few steps that should be taken: the turkey should be properly defrosted, proper safety steps should be taken while cooking and the bird should be thoroughly cooked before serving.

Say ‘thanks’ safely this Thanksgiving

by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Burnett
786th Force Support Squadron

Thanksgiving is a time to say “thank you,” not “sorry,” “oops” or “ouch,” so this Thanksgiving, keep safety in mind and be thankful for the time with friends and family.

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Staff Sgt. Chantelle Friedman, regional band clarinet player for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band, gives feedback on how the clarinet section sounds during a rehearsal Oct. 30 on Ramstein. The USAFE Band travels throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, strengthening the reputation of the Air Force.

USAFE Airmen tuning American reputation overseas

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

How does U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa speak to more than a quarter of the world’s population without saying a word?

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartAirmen listen to advice from Maj. Tonya Mial, 86th Medical Group health care integrator, at the Caring for People Forum Nov. 7 on Ramstein. Members collaborated in groups to identify issues and come up with potential solutions for use by Ramstein. Key issues from the forum will be compiled and sent to Air force leaders for review and action.

Caring for People Forum

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First Lt. Adrianna Perez, 86th Comptroller Squadron deputy budget officer, prepares the day’s itinerary Nov. 12 on Ramstein. Perez ensures squadrons spend within the guidelines of the Air Force Instruction and maintain financial accountability within the wing.

What do you do for a living?

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

On Ramstein, 1st Lt. Adrianna Perez, 86th Comptroller Squadron deputy budget officer, has a duty that directly affects Airmen twice a month. I interviewed her to see what she does and how she does it.

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Photo by Airman Dymekre AllenStand-up comedian Adam Hunter performs his routine during the Adam Hunter and friends comedy tour Nov. 7 on Ramstein. The Department of Defense’s Armed Forces Entertainment hosted a live comedy show for military members, civilians and dependents in the KMC.

Comedy tour visits Ramstein

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanAirman 1st Class Mitchell Lagan, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repairs a radio utilized in survival vests Nov. 7 on Ramstein. Lagan and other AFE Airmen are responsible for ensuring survival equipment is operational in order to provide aircrews with necessary equipment to sustain their lives during a wide variety of emergency situations.

‘When everything else fails, we won’t’

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

Keeping aircraft in the air takes more than a pilot in the seat. Airmen with the 86th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment shop ensure pilots can accomplish their piece of the mission by providing them operational equipment to keep them alive when everything else fails.

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Sarah Clum, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health and fitness specialist, receives light treatment at Ramstein’s Health and Wellness Center Nov. 8. The HAWC is one of many outlets KMC members can use to overcome mental and physical health issues, including seasonal depression.

A sinking sun, a sinking feeling

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

Stopping winter from bringing colder temperatures, less sunlight and more precipitation might be out of human control, however, fighting off seasonal depression with a healthy lifestyle is not.

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86th FSS gives back to community

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

Raising community morale year-round is spearheaded by the 86th Force Support Squadron with activities and events including the Rockin’ 4th of July, NCAA basketball games, organizing USO events and awarding prizes to the community.

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ZB-6 Neils Hanss, 86th Security Forces Squadron assistant NCO in charge of the armory, ensures accountability of the contents in a weapons case following a service member’s return from deployment Oct. 24. The Ramstein armory has the largest transient weapons program in U. S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.

86th SFS Armory first stop in line of defense

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

               

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Senior Airman Jonathan Lee, 86th Communications Squadron finance clerk, moves a package to the delivery area Oct. 24 at the Ramstein Northside Post Office. As the holidays approach, Airmen working at the post office will work longer hours to ensure operations continue to run smoothly.

Delivery from Deutschland

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

With the holidays around the corner, one can’t help but think of friends and family and contemplate what to send home to let them know you’re thinking about them. But the question on everyone’s mind should be, “How can I get gifts to my loved ones?”

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