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Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing and the 76th Airlift Squadron stand at attention during the presenting of colors for the 30th annual remembrance ceremony in honor of the fallen crew members of Implementation Force-21 Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 9, 2026. The April 3, 1996 accident prompted sweeping Air Force safety improvements that fundamentally changed the way military aircraft operate, establishing new standards and requirements that have since protected countless aircrew and passengers on missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)

76th AS honors legacy of IFO-21 crew on 30th anniversary of tragedy

Thirty years after the crash of Implementation Force-21, the 76th Airlift Squadron marked the milestone anniversary with a weeklong series of events.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Griffith, 435th Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, attends the European Airborne Airlift Conference 26-01 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2026. This conference builds partnerships that are used daily to maintain the airlift network between countries across the NATO theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

NATO partners strengthen interoperability, readiness through collaboration at Ramstein

The 86th Operations Support Squadron hosted the European Airborne Airlift Conference at Ramstein Air Base, March 30 – April 3.

April 17, 2026 ×

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Airlifter of the month - Staff Sgt. Briona Brown

Airlifter of the month – Staff Sgt. Briona Brown

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi 86th Airlift Wing “Take care of the human, and the Airman will follow.” For Staff Sgt. Briona Brown, that belief is more than leadership advice, it is a principle shaped by experience. “The biggest thing is always take care of the […]

April 9, 2026 ×

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Tax Season 2026: New deductions, tight deadlines, and what local filers need to know

Tax Season 2026: New deductions, tight deadlines, and what local filers need to know

by Robert Mitchell
contributing writer

Tax season is here again. While it can be a time of stress and uncertainty, it doesn’t need to be. With just a little bit of planning, research, organization, and for many, professional help, tax season can be simplified and low stress.

April 2, 2026 ×

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The call that keeps Airmen in the fight

The call that keeps Airmen in the fight

Before the first drink is poured on a Friday night, a team of volunteers across the Kaiserslautern Military Community is already preparing to answer the phone. Airmen Against Drunk Driving is a volunteer-based organization that provides free, confidential rides home to service members who have been drinking and are not […]

March 27, 2026 ×

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Exceptional Leadership Forum brings mentorship to KMC

Exceptional Leadership Forum brings mentorship to KMC

Service members across the Kaiserslautern Military Community gathered at Vogelweh Chapel for the Exceptional Leadership Forum, an event designed to connect service members with senior leaders through open discussion on leadership, mentorship and professional development, March 15. The forum is an ongoing once a month event organized by Capt. Rotimi […]

March 27, 2026 ×

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft drops two bundles of humanitarian supplies during a humanitarian mission known as the “Chabelley Care Drop” at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 21, 2026. The event showcased how Chabelley Airfield enables reliable and secure aviation support for missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

449th AEG, CJTF-HOA conduct first humanitarian airdrop from Chabelley Airfield

Airmen assigned to the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, alongside supporting U.S. Army service members, executed the first humanitarian airdrop launched from Chabelley Airfield, Feb. 21.

March 27, 2026 ×

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USAG-Rheinland Pfalz reminds community to remain vigilant, reinforces anti-terrorism security

USAG-Rheinland Pfalz reminds community to remain vigilant, reinforces anti-terrorism security

Being a part of the largest population of U.S. citizens outside the continental United States means facing unique challenges and threats. Terrorism is the most notable of those threats, requiring vigilance and awareness from all members of the total force community to make sure no threats are ever carried out. […]

March 27, 2026 ×

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove ‘Together is Better’ to fortify Ramstein

From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove ‘Together is Better’ to fortify Ramstein

To counter emerging aerial threats, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection Directorate identified a critical need for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base to protect its personnel, infrastructure, and mission-critical assets. The 435th Air Ground Operations […]

March 20, 2026 ×

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US Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa congratulates 2025 Annual Award winners

US Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa congratulates 2025 Annual Award winners

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, announced the command’s 2025 Annual Awards winners during a ceremony, Feb. 20. Airmen, civilians and teams were recognized during the ceremony for their hard […]

March 20, 2026 ×