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Q&A: New 435 AGOW commander

Q&A: New 435 AGOW commander

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing has a new commander, Col. Trey “Lou” Rawls. Col. Rawls re-cent-ly answered a few questions on his new position and his past Air Force experiences. Q: What was it like being a test pilot? A: It was an amazing opportunity to continue to bring […]

July 27, 2017 ×

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86 Dental Squadron: the best at being last

86 Dental Squadron: the best at being last

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen strive to be the best they can be every day while emulating the Air Force core value — excellence in all we do. A group of Airmen from the 86th Dental Squadron did exactly that at the Mudless Mudder July 21 as they crossed the finish line dead last.

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New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

by Peter Holstein
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs Office

Starting Monday, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care.

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Officials urge retirees to transition club membership to virtual portal

by Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection. “Our retiree population […]

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Airman saves life acting as Trusted Care Heroes

Airman saves life acting as Trusted Care Heroes

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass and Airman 1st Class
Timmethy James 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There are select Airmen who are given great titles: commander, first sergeant, chief. … But there is a relatively unknown title for those who save lives. They are Trusted Care Heroes. “Trusted Care Heroes are all of us,” said Col. Brent Johnson, former 86th Medical Group commander. “The motto is, […]

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AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign

AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign

by Senior Master Sgt. Katherine Grabham
Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

WASHINGTON — Air Force officials announced major changes to the Enlisted Professional Military Education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or EPME 21. A major initiative of EPME 21 is that time in service will no longer dictate an Airman’s EPME enrollment. […]

July 27, 2017 ×

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13 nations jump-start International Jump Week

13 nations jump-start International Jump Week

by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. service members along with military personnel from 13 partner nations traveled to Bitburg, Germany, between July 10 and 14 to participate in International Jump Week. “The intended goal is to get partner nations on the same page in terms of air dropping parachutists,” said Capt. Christopher Deans, 37th Airlift […]

July 20, 2017 ×

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86 FSS Airman named OAY for AF

86 FSS Airman named OAY for AF

by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

A member of Ramstein’s 86th Airlift Wing was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for the Air Force. Tech. Sgt. Kyle T. Wilson, an Airman Leadership School Instructor assigned to the 86th Force Support Squadron, was one of 12 Airmen selected based on superior leadership, […]

July 20, 2017 ×

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New Air Force health mobile app available for patients

New Air Force health mobile app available for patients

by Peter Holstein
Air Force Surgeon General Office of Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military […]

July 20, 2017 ×

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86 CCATT and AE sharpen cohesiveness

86 CCATT and AE sharpen cohesiveness

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Medical Squadron’s Critical Care Air Transportation Team and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron team conducted a training exercise on Ramstein’s flight- line July 12. The training improved working relationships between medical entities while increasing the clinical and readiness skills of the Airmen performing in the exercise. “When you […]

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