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Kisling NCOA bids farewell to one leader, welcomes another

Kisling NCOA bids farewell to one leader, welcomes another

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 ×

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Staff Sgt. Jacob Johnson, 86th Airlift Wing Chapel education and training noncommissioned officer in-charge, center, shakes hands with 86 AW personnel as part of a religious support team during a unit engagement May 18 on Ramstein. Johnson earned the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps Richard C. Schneider Award 2016 for Outstanding Chaplain Assistant Airman for his exceptional duties at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and Ramstein.

Ramstein chaplain assistant earns Air Force level award

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 ×

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Vigilance encouraged after Manchester attack

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 ×

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron makes a low-level approach during a sortie in support of exercise Juniper Falcon May 14 at Nevatim Air Base, Israel.

US, Israeli Airmen fortify airlift capabilities

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.

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Blotter — May 26, 2017

May 15 9:35 a.m.: Damage to private property on Ramstein 7:20 p.m.: Communicating a threat in Mackenbach 11:12 p.m.: Domestic assault in Trippstadt May 16 6:30 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a traffic accident in Kaiserslautern May 17 9:05 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries on Ramstein May 18 3:43 […]

May 25, 2017 ×

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Maj. Gen. Timothy M. Zadalis, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander, pays his respects at the gravestone for Gary Currie, an infant who lost his life in 1952, during the Ramstein Area Chiefs’ Group and German-American and International Women’s Club’s Kindergraves Memorial Service May 20 in Kaiserslautern. Zadalis presided over a dedication ceremony for Gary at the Kindergraves in October of 2016.

KMC members honor Kindergraves

by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
May 25, 2017 ×

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Newly sworn Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson thanks family, friends and colleagues during her ceremonial oath of office as the 24th Air Force secretary, May 16 at the Pentagon event. — Photo by Wayne A. Clark

Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary

by Master Sgt. Bryan Franks
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis ceremoniously swore in Heather Wilson as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon May 16, 2017.

May 18, 2017 ×

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Tech. Sgt. Rosalin Panek, 76th Airlift Squadron flight attendant, puts Col. Andrew Purath, senior developmental education student, in a choke hold during combat survival training May 10  on Ramstein. The combative training was part of the Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape refresher course for aircrew members on base.

SERE specialists, augmenters train aircrew members

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

Sweat starts to roll off the bridge of your nose. A panic sets in. The air is thick and the sun is intense, but not as intense as the flame-engulfed debris from the aircraft you jumped out of that is now scattered across the land. With every breath of air, […]

May 18, 2017 ×

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Atlantic Stripe bolsters NCO development

Atlantic Stripe bolsters NCO development

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

Sixty technical sergeants and staff sergeants participated in the first ever Atlantic Stripe course, built to enhance NCO development, May 9 to 12. More than 40 Air Force members across multiple organizations at Ramstein teamed to build the curriculum for the course in an overarching effort to strengthen NCOs’ toolkits. […]

May 18, 2017 ×

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KMC Blotter — May 19, 2017

May 8 7:30 a.m.: Failure to report a minor traffic accident in Porrbach 2:13 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident on Ramstein 3:41 p.m.: Suicidal ideation on Vogelweh Family Housing May 9 7:05 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern 4:35 p.m.: House break-in in Huetschenhausen […]

May 18, 2017 ×