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Civilian Development application changes, Academic Year 2028

Civilian Development application changes, Academic Year 2028

Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force civilians will soon have the opportunity to apply for Academic Year 2028 Civilian Development programs, but prospective applicants will want to take note of critical updates to this year’s process. The application window for these highly competitive opportunities opens Jan. 6 […]

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Recommended 2026 Holiday mailing dates, tips

Recommended 2026 Holiday mailing dates, tips

Air Force and Guardians stationed in the European theater should note the recommended holiday mailing dates to ensure timely delivery of cards, letters, and packages to the United States: USPS Ground Advantage: Nov. 20 First Class Mail (including greeting cards) and Priority Mail: Dec. 9 Priority Mail Express Military Service: […]

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U.S. Air Force Col. Liana Vogel, 86th Medical Group deputy group commander, addresses attendees during an 86th MDG open house at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 29, 2026. Vogel discussed appointment scheduling, the patient portal, pharmacy services and access to care, giving patients an opportunity to ask questions directly and provide feedback on challenges affecting health care across the Kaiserslautern Military Community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Ramstein medical group open house connects patients with clinic leaders

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community met with 86th Medical Group leaders to ask questions about medical services and share feedback on challenges affecting care during an open house, Sept. 29 at the Northside Chapel.

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DAF awards ARRW production contract, establishes new hypersonic capabilities

DAF awards ARRW production contract, establishes new hypersonic capabilities

The Department of the Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract for the production and fielding of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, Sept. 29. The contract was executed under the Department of War’s Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract to modernize America’s Arsenal of Freedom. This milestone marks the […]

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Wiesbaden conducts multi-echelon MWD CASEVAC, K9TCCC exercise

Wiesbaden conducts multi-echelon MWD CASEVAC, K9TCCC exercise

The Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, an element of Veterinary Readiness Activity Rheinland-Pfalz, joined forces with the 525th Military Police Detachment, the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic and host-nation partner security personnel for a comprehensive Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care and casualty evacuation training exercise. The multi-phase evolution paired hands-on flight line […]

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Caine says super intelligence is a strategic priority

Caine says super intelligence is a strategic priority

During a fireside chat at the National Defense Transportation Association and U.S. Transportation Command’s fall meeting in Grapevine, Texas, yesterday, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said super intelligence is one of his strategic priorities. “I have sort of three strategic priorities right now, […]

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Training prepares Soldier to save lives during accident

by Joseph Jones, Madigan Army Medical Center

What began as a routine commute to work Oct. 5 quickly became anything but for Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Hytower, a practical nursing specialist assigned to Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

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SPACEFOREUR-AF commander speaks at Space Defense, Security Summit

SPACEFOREUR-AF commander speaks at Space Defense, Security Summit

by U.S. Space Forces Europe and Space Forces Africa Staff

Brig. Gen. Christopher Fernengel, U.S. Space Forces Europe and Space Forces Africa commander, addressed European and international defense leaders, industry representatives and partners at the Space Defense and Security Summit in Paris, Sept. 15. “Space is a warfighting domain. Full stop,” Fernengel said. “The space components are using the tried-and-true […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bailey Vice, 37th Airlift Squadron Loadmaster, prepares to unload cargo to a nighttime drop zone during exercise Hussar Saber 26-4 on 33rd Air Base, Poland, Sept. 15th, 2026. Loadmasters account for everything involved in a tactical drop, from total weight and size of cargo, to travel speed and distance from the aircraft to the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Anderson)

37th AS loadmasters sharpen readiness during Hussar Saber 26-4

For the 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, coordination took on a different rhythm during exercise Hussar Saber 26-4, where U.S. and Polish forces trained together across Poland strengthening readiness and interoperability amongst NATO Allies.

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Under Secretary of the Air Force sees Ramstein AB Airmen, Guardian readiness firsthand

Under Secretary of the Air Force sees Ramstein AB Airmen, Guardian readiness firsthand

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa and U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Space Forces Africa leadership, Airman and Guardians during an immersion visit at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24.

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