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Resiliency Day

Resiliency Day

Photos by Senior Airman Christopher Willis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of 86th Airlift Wing took time Tuesday to focus on four core concepts set forth by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody.

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Maintenance at Vogelweh Bowling Center

Chris McCarron, 86th Force Support Squadron Vogelweh Bowling Center bowling equipment technician, repairs a bowling pin distributer Aug. 8. McCarron ensures all equipment functions properly.

August 15, 2013 ×

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Air Force, Army team up for outreach efforts

Air Force, Army team up for outreach efforts

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

It’s lunchtime at the Clock Tower Café Army dining facility on Kleber Kaserne. Long lines of hungry Soldiers, small children and civilians, crowd every available inch.

August 15, 2013 ×

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Taking care of four-legged warriors saves Soldiers lives too

Taking care of four-legged warriors saves Soldiers lives too

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Randall Jackson
30th Medical Command

Veterinary care for military working dogs is essential to keeping four-legged warriors “mission ready” both in garrison and downrange.

August 15, 2013 ×

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86th AW commander visits GACO

86th AW commander visits GACO

Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, talks to representatives of the German American Community Office, Michael Gannon (U.S. Air Force) and Sissi Kösling (Kaiserslautern City Administration) Aug. 13 in Kaiserslautern.

August 15, 2013 ×

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Expeditionary Skills Inspection

Expeditionary Skills Inspection

Airmen from Team Ramstein take a defensive position to protect an entry control point during the expeditionary skills inspection Aug. 8 on Ramstein.

August 15, 2013 ×

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Hearing loss: is my career over?

Hearing loss: is my career over?

by Maj. Jillyen Curry-Mathis
Army Hearing Program Manager-Europe

Hearing loss is among the top four injuries sustained by Soldiers in combat and one of the costliest VA-compensated disabilities to date.

August 15, 2013 ×

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Airfield management lights up the night

Airfield management lights up the night

Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight works around the clock to ensure the airfield is a safe and operational environment.

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AMXS performs around-the-clock maintenance

AMXS performs around-the-clock maintenance

Story and photos by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The sun may set slowly on the horizon symbolizing the end of the day for most, but some Airmen are just getting started.

August 8, 2013 ×

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Safety Corner: Do everyone a favor: put down the cell

Safety Corner: Do everyone a favor: put down the cell

by Lt. Col. Jeremy Eldred
86th Airlift Wing Safety office

I am sure you have all heard the radio ads on American Forces Network describing the dangers of using cell phones while driving.

August 8, 2013 ×