by Kat Bailey
Air Force Personnel Center
Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Summertime is a busy season for permanent changes of station and military couples may be apprehensive about the possibility of being separated from their spouses during their next assignments. They have little to be concerned about, however, as the Air Force Personnel Center has an accommodation rate of more than 96 percent for mil-to-mil married couples through the assignment of military couples option, commonly known across the Air Force as a “join spouse” assignment.
June 8, 2017 ×
Story and photos by Airman
1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
LORRAINE CEMETERY, Saint Avold, France — Military and civilian officials commemorated fallen service members in a solemn Memorial Day ceremony May 28.
June 1, 2017 ×
Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class
Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
The 721st Air Mobility Ope-rations Group concluded a Rapid Global Mobility Exercise May 24 on Ramstein. Air Mobility Command Air-men at Ramstein conducted the training to enhance their mission readiness with AMC Airmen from the U.S. also participating. “This exercise is meant to test how we respond to stressful situations, […]
June 1, 2017 ×
by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON — The Air Force presented its fiscal year 2018 president’s budget request May 23, 2017, following the Defense Department and sister services’ budget briefings.
June 1, 2017 ×
by Master Sgt. Ian Morris
521st Air Mobility Operations Wing
More than 22 key spouses and key spouse mentors from across the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing gathered on Ramstein and via video teleconference systems from Italy, England, and Spain for a Key Spouse Appreciation Reception, May 16.
June 1, 2017 ×
Story and photos by
Senior Airman
Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
KAPAUN AIR STATION — Students, instructors, and leaders of the Kisling Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, as well as leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, held a Change of Responsibility ceremony on the academy’s parade ground May 25 on Kapaun Air Station. Chief Master Sgt. Tamar Dennis, […]
June 1, 2017 ×
Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
“I don’t even know if it’s worth living anymore,” the Airman admitted, looking down at their feet.
The chaplain assistant takes a deep breath. At that moment he knew, he needed to help, yet couldn’t tell anyone else.
Recognizing suicidal ideations and engaging in privileged communication is one of the main responsibilities of the chaplain corps. Their words are their tools and their actions can potentially save lives.
June 1, 2017 ×
Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The attack in Manchester, England, this week is a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant in the face of terrorism, according to base officials.
May 25, 2017 ×
Story and photos by
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and
Air Forces Africa Public Affairs
NEVATIM AIR BASE, Israel — Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft along with approximately 80 Total Force Airmen attached to the 37th Airlift Squadron, deployed to Israel in support of exercise Juniper Falcon from May 7 to 18.
May 25, 2017 ×
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