Story and photos by
Senior Airman
Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — On Aug. 29, 1944, the Slovak army and resistance began an uprising against the pro-Nazi Slovak government of the time and the German occupation of their country. They were successful in liberating their homeland and held annual celebrations to commemorate the event. For the 73rd anniversary, the […]
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Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class
Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
OTOPENI AIR BASE, Romania — U.S. and Romanian military members concluded a two-week bilateral training exercise on Otopeni Air Base, Romania, Aug. 31. Carpathian Fall 2017 involved participation from more than 100 Airmen from Ramstein along with paratroopers from the U.S. Army and Romania military. The exercise also saw participation […]
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by Airman 1st Class
Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
They step from the car, wagging their faithful tails as they trot next to their partners. Children squeal with delight as they see them, but Airmen know that as fluffy as they are, military working dogs are not a household pet.
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Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
It didn’t fly off into the sunset, and there weren’t any tears, but it was still a movie moment on Ramstein, Aug. 28.
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by Airman 1st Class Joshua D. Magbanua,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate
Less than 100 years ago, women didn’t have the right to vote in America — doing something as easy as casting a ballot for a candidate was forbidden. It wasn’t until the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified Aug. 26, 1920, that led American women along the path to equality —and that journey still continues.
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by Senior Airman Devin Boyer,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
September 7, 2017 ×
by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
OTOPENI AIR BASE, Romania — Military members from the U.S. and Romania joined forces for a bilateral training exercise in Otopeni, Romania, Aug. 21.
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