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Polish, US forces prepare for Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.3

Polish, US forces prepare for Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.3

ŁASK AIR BASE, Poland — U.S. service members stationed in Germany and Poland, as well as Polish firefighters assigned to the 32nd Tactical Air Base met prior to the start of Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.3 at Łask Air Base, Poland, July 28. The discussion was designed to eliminate confusion between […]

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U.S. Air Force Col. William Wallis, right, 65thth Air Base Group incoming commander, assumes command of the 65th ABG from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, at Lajes Field, Azores, July 27, 2021. The 65th ABG plays a vital role in combat operations enabling the movement of military members and aircraft supporting joint, coalition and NATO operations as part of U.S. and Allied Air Expeditionary Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Munoz)

65 ABG welcomes new commander

The 65th Air Base Group welcomed Col. William Wallis, 65th ABG incoming commander, and said farewell to Col. Tammy Hinskton, 65th ABG outgoing commander, at Lajes Field, Azores July 27.

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Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts. The vote reflected […]

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Atlantic Resolve rotation demonstrates strategic importance of seaport in Alexandroupoli, Greece

Atlantic Resolve rotation demonstrates strategic importance of seaport in Alexandroupoli, Greece

The seaport in Alexandroupoli, Greece, is currently supporting the movement of hundreds of U.S. Army equipment items for the upcoming iteration of Atlantic Resolve. The 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and the 21st Theater Sustainment Command began offloading nearly 400 vehicles and containers at Alexandroupoli to include […]

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KMC Blotter – July 30, 2021

July 19 1:42 a.m.: Driving under the influence near Knopp-Labach 1:02 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Landstuhl July 20 11:45 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau July 21 Nothing significant to report July 22 2:25 p.m.: Damage to government property on Vogelweh Family Housing Area July 23 […]

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Right to left: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.; talks to 1st Lt. Miolani Grenier, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance capabilities and development deputy chief, Tech. Sgt. Eric Dafforn, 86th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control watch supervisor; and Senior Airman Jordan Bybee, 86th OSS intelligence analyst, during their Multi-Capable Airmen display during his visit to Ramstein Air Base, July 15. Brown took the time to meet with Airmen and get a first-hand look at Ramstein’s unique capabilities after delivering a message of collective defense and airpower to allies and partners at the inaugural Chief of the Air Staff’s Global Air Chiefs’ Conference.  — Photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright

CSAF visits Ramstein Air Base

by 2nd Lt. Ridge Miller and Staff Sgt. Megan Munoz
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and his wife, Sharene, visited Ramstein Air Base July 13-15 as part of a trip to multiple locations in Europe.

July 22, 2021 ×

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Commentary: Genuine community plus personal excellence equals achievement

Commentary: Genuine community plus personal excellence equals achievement

by Maj. Matthew McWhirter
786th Force Support Squadron commander

Leading is challenging due to the very thing that makes us the world’s greatest Air Force, diversity. However, it is because of diversity that we continue to challenge the norms and push beyond our adversaries. In fact, the joy of diversity is that we are not all the same. We do not all think alike. We do not all have the same desires and we do not all have the same motivations. While that is not a revolutionary concept by any stretch of the imagination, it highlights that leading cannot be a one-size-fits-all ordeal and it is incumbent on the leader to know, embrace and understand this concept to lead successfully.

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ACE IOC: Promoting multinational partnerships in Europe

ACE IOC: Promoting multinational partnerships in Europe

by Airman Edgar Grimaldo and Airman Jared Lovett
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, participated in an 86th Airlift Wing Agile Combat Employment Initial Operating Capability exercise at Eindhoven Air Base, Netherlands, and Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 12-16.

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The tiny German village of Kordel, poplulation 2,900, is swamped by rising flood waters July 15.
 — Photo by Sebastian Schmitt

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz employees save lives during historic flooding

by Keith Pannell
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

At least eight U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz employees braved rushing floodwaters and devastation to help their fellow countrymen July 15 during some of the worst flooding the country’s ever seen.

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1st ABCT, 1ID arrives for Atlantic Resolve

1st ABCT, 1ID arrives for Atlantic Resolve

by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Duncan
21st Theater Sustainment Command 

Logisticians and transporters from the 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, and the 21st Theater Sustainment Command began offloading more than 1000 equipment items at the port in Gdansk, Poland, July 5. The equipment belongs to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, who are deploying from Fort Riley, Kansas, during July 2021 in support of Atlantic Resolve.

July 22, 2021 ×