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Lifelong love of books leads to prestigious award

Story and photo by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

When asked about her favorite book, Tiffany Hughey, a U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern library technician, was surprisingly stumped.

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Handlers care for Airmen of a different breed

Handlers care for Airmen of a different breed

by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

These are examples of commands given by Staff Sgt. Michael Judy, 86th Security Forces military working dog handler, to his 2-year-old military working dog, Risky. The start of these puppies’ new lives is the day they are selected to become a military working dog.

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2013 Joint Combat Dining In

2013 Joint Combat Dining In

Chief Master Sgt. David Richards, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs chief enlisted manager, successfully finishes the obstacle course (above) during the 2013 Combat Dining In May 17 on Vogelweh.

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Personal information must be protected

Personal information must be protected

by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Many of our enemies are constantly trying to steal information, which, in the wrong hands, could hinder the mission. Terrorists, identity thieves and hackers are focused on the regression of our freedom.

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Key reminders for a smooth move

Tips for a smooth PCS move out of the Ramstein Military Community.

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Photo by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown Master Sgt. Etienne Tousignant (left) and Master Sgt. Jared Moran, both 86th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisers, work with Airmen every day to inform them of their options and benefits. Tousignant faced many challenges throughout childhood and his early Air Force career, but overcame them by talking to military family life consultants and through his spirituality.

One Airman’s story of resilience

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“I grew up with a hard working father and a great mom who was active in the community … I was very fortunate,” said Master Sgt. Etienne Tousignant, 86th Force Support Squadron career assistance adviser. “So, when I tell my story people always wonder, ‘What’s wrong with this guy? Where did he go wrong?’”

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Senior Airman Andrew Nichols, 886th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal specialist, dons a bomb disposal suit for training May 20 on Ramstein. EOD is one of the largest anti-terrorism and force protection missions in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, allowing them to provide home station support to three wings, 26 geographically separated units and two U.S. Army

EOD keeps KMC safe, supports mission

Story and photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Airmen of the 886th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight are constantly on guard. This team responds to emergencies and works with the host nation, keeping the KMC safe.

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Lt. Col. George Brown, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s director of emergency services, and Garrison Fire Chief Jürgen Stegner look at art work from local school children May 7 hung in the hallways of the DES headquarters building on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern. Brown sent a request to the children to provide drawings to decorate the area.

The power of prevention

Story and photo by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Lt. Col. George Brown is a man on a mission, and if he’s successful, it’s one that could put both him and his staff out of a job.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrona Lawson Tech. Sgt. Kyle Richards, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands with MWD Omega as the security forces prayer is recited during Police Week May 13, 2011, on Ramstein. A retreat and final mount guard will be held today.

Police Week honors security forces members

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Security Forces Squadron kicked off Police Week on Ramstein Monday through Friday with events and displays to honor fallen security forces members.

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Baumholder EXPO a one-stop info shop with a kick

by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

The 2013 Baumholder Expo is a community event that provides information to Soldiers, civilians and family members about all resources, agencies, organizations and businesses of the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder and of the surrounding German community. This one-stop “get smart” even is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in and around the Hall of Champions.

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