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Senior Airman Tristan Geray, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains different aspects of her job during a base tour Dec. 2 on Ramstein. A group of local leaders from the Weilerbach Union Community received a tour of Ramstein and observed the inside of a C-130J Super Hercules.

Local leaders visit the 86th Airlift Wing

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Sara Keller
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Captain America poses for a picture with a student during the 2016 Winter Special Olympics Dec. 2 on Vogelweh. Activities from the event included bowling and arts and crafts, with visits from Captain America and Santa Claus.

KMC helps special needs children build confidence

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Volunteers from the KMC helped put smiles on children’s faces Dec. 2 on Vogelweh.

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KMC Notices, News, Take Note

KMC Notices and Events – Dec. 16, 2016

Vogelweh gate closes The Armstrong’s gate on Vogelweh Family Housing will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday. During this time, inbound traffic will enter the base through the fire gate next to the First Avenue Billeting and outbound traffic will exit through the 3rd Avenue gate next to […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Dec. 16, 2016

DEC. 5 7:30 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Landstuhl. 2:30 p.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle on Pulaski Barracks. 5:30 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Obermohr. DEC. 6 12:19 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Landstuhl. 12:30 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Weilerbach. […]

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Capt. Matthew Streett, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, distributes mail as a volunteer at the Northside Post Office Dec. 8 on Ramstein. To celebrate the season of giving back, chaplains, their assistants and other volunteers spent the day helping postal Airmen sort mail.

Ramstein community helps postal Airmen during busy holiday season

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the Northside Chapel volunteered to help Airmen at the Northside Post Office Dec. 9 on Ramstein.

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Commentary, News

What I hate about my job

by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a photojournalist Airman, I have documented some amazing stories of the Air Force. Unfortunately, I have also had the duty to document the military’s ugly side.

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37 AS assists in international lift

37 AS assists in international lift

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Clear skies and a cold breeze added to the atmosphere of the moment while two crews assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein assisted their passengers’ mission for the day: jumping out of a perfectly good C-130J Super Hercules.

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Community Corner – Dec. 9, 2016

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » EFMP bowling event: 5 to 7 p.m., […]

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An Airman assigned to Air Combat Command marshals an F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft during a Coronet mission Nov. 10 on Morón Air Base, Spain. This mission will last almost 60 days and is a major Air Expeditionary Force fighter aircraft swap-out between the U.S. and the Middle East.

Team Morón’s ‘Hour’

Story and photos by Capt. Jose A. Quintanilla 725th Air Mobility Squadron Detachment 1

MORÓN AIR BASE, Spain — Morón Air Base is located in the Andalusia region of Spain, surrounded by olive groves and sunflower fields. It is home to the 221st Escuadron and Wing 11 of the Spanish air force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s 496th Air Base Squadron and Air Mobility Command’s 725th Air Mobility Squadron Detachment 1.

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569 USFPS: New data advises security measures through holiday season

by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

While living in Germany, individuals have direct access to travel to many different countries and enjoy the vast cultures of the world. Imagine going on vacation and coming home to the realization that your house was raided, personal possessions are gone and your sense of security is lost.

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