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Leadership should never be taken lightly

by Lt. Col. Christopher Hall
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron commander

One of the most prestigious and privileged ceremonies of my career took place on May 27, 2015. It involved my family, who had missed out on many of the significant professional milestones of my career due to deployments. This ceremony was not a christening, nor was it a wedding; it […]

June 25, 2015 ×

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SECAF shares priorities with USAFE-AFAFRICA

SECAF shares priorities with USAFE-AFAFRICA

by Staff Sgt. Jessica Hines
USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James talked with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen and civilians during an all-call June 19 on Ramstein.

June 25, 2015 ×

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86th AW welcomes new commander

86th AW welcomes new commander

by Tech. Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 19 on Ramstein.

June 25, 2015 ×

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Community Corner – June 19, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Understanding TSP: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC » Pre-Deployment Briefing: 1 to 3 p.m., IDRC » Ditching the Dorms: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY » Base INTRO: 7:30 to […]

June 18, 2015 ×

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Nations join for Greek air exercise

Nations join for Greek air exercise

by Airman 1st Class
Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Joint terminal attack controllers from the 4th Air Support Operations Group in Wiesbaden, Germany, and the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron in Vilseck, Germany participated in INIOHOS 2015, a mid-sized air exercise organized annually by the Hellenic air force (HAF), April 20 to 30, 2015, at Andravida Air Force Base, Greece.

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KMC Notices and Events – June 19, 2015

Closures • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed on the following U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: July 3, 6, and 9 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Aug. 13 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); and Sept. 10 all day. As the clinic improves its processes, it welcomes customer […]

June 18, 2015 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – June 19, 2015

JUNE 9 8:20 a.m.: Fraud was reported in an unknown location. 3:23 p.m.: Larceny was reported on Ramstein Air Base. JUNE 10 1 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Landstuhl. 10 p.m.: Vandalism was reported in Landstuhl. 10 p.m.: An armed robbery was reported in Kaiserslautern. 11:15 p.m.: A major traffic […]

June 18, 2015 ×

Commentary

The adaptability of military children

by Trinity Merrell
39th Air Base Wing dependent

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — The uncertainty of military life may frighten some. There is never truly a “safe ground,” or feeling of complete calmness since around the next corner may be an unanticipated change of plans.

June 18, 2015 ×

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Airmen show off importance of airpower to Saber Strike distinguished visitors

Airmen show off importance of airpower to Saber Strike distinguished visitors

by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RIGA, Latvia — The Airmen of the Maryland, Michigan and Pennsylvania Air National Guard took to the skies with Latvian leaders June 10, 2015.

June 18, 2015 ×

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody meets with Airmen during an all-call June 15 on Ramstein. Cody answered Airmen’s questions regarding Air Force standards, new processes and entitlements.

CMSAF visits Ramstein, addresses Airmen’s concerns

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody met with Airmen and addressed their concerns regarding the future of the Air Force during an all-call June 15 on Ramstein.

June 18, 2015 ×