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Photo by Senior Airman Damon KasbergChief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with the audience during a chief recognition ceremony Jan. 30 on Ramstein. In his speech, Cody congratulated the newly selected chief master sergeants on their career accomplishments.

CMSAF visits Airmen, stresses importance of USAFE mission

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, Athena, met with Airmen from bases around U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa during a visit Jan. 25 to 31 to thank them and their families for their service and to discuss the future […]

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Commentary

Learn to overcome failures

by Maj. Eric Tucker
509th Communications Squadron commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — You will fail. The question is, how will you respond? This reminds me of a parable about the carrot, egg and coffee. A senior airman was distraught when he learned he did not make staff sergeant after his first time testing. His staff sergeant […]

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Airman 1st Class Lamar Richerson, 1st Combat Communications Squadron transmissions systems technician, manages a satellite dish as part of exercise Juniper Thunder Jan. 29 on Ramstein. Juniper Thunder is a joint communications exercise between Air Force and Army members with the focus on establishing bilateral communications across the two branch’s networks.

Juniper Thunder: Strengthening communication through cooperation

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

Ramstein Airmen and Army Soldiers from Rhine Ordnance Barracks came together Jan. 19 on Ramstein to take part in a joint communications exercise and establish bilateral communications across the two services’ networks.

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U.S. Air Force leaders salute as Air Force One departs after a refueling Jan. 27 on Ramstein. The president made a brief stop at Ramstein for refueling before heading back to the states.

Fuels Airmen break record for POTUS

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight refueled Air Force One and accompanying aircraft Jan. 24 and 27 on Ramstein, breaking the previous record set here in April 2014 for refueling the U.S. leader’s aircraft.

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German Polizei worry about wrong-way drivers

German Polizei worry about wrong-way drivers

From Nov. 15 to Jan. 17, several motorists, who drove wrongfully in the opposite direction, were reported on Autobahn A62 between interchanges Landstuhl-Atzel and Bann. They caused a danger to themselves and others.

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Benefit options improve for eligible FEHB employees

by Janis El Shabazz
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Some temporary, seasonal and intermittent employees are now eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, Office of Personnel Management officials said. Temporary, seasonal or intermittent employees who anticipate working 130 or more hours per month for 90 consecutive days are now eligible […]

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Joint patrols tackle crime

Joint patrols tackle crime

Story and photo by Senior Airman
Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron executes U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s largest law enforcement mission covering 1,100 square miles, providing police services to more than 57,000 Department of Defense personnel.

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Ramstein Airmen train with French air force

Ramstein Airmen train with French air force

Story and photo by Senior Airman
Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron participated in Volfa 15-1, an annual, multilateral training event led by the French air force Jan. 21 at Orleans-Bricy Air Base, France.

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SECAF, CSAF discuss future of Air Force

SECAF, CSAF discuss future of Air Force

by Tech. Sgt. Natalie Stanley
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

WASHINGTON — Senior leadership addressed the key issues, priorities, initiatives and challenges facing the Air Force during the State of the Air Force press briefing Jan. 15 at the Pentagon. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III focused […]

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Learn to navigate an overseas marriage

by the 86th Airlift Wing
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

Getting married is probably one of the most important life decisions one can make. The mere thought of marriage can conjure both excitement and stress for the prospective couple, and getting married overseas can feel like an equally daunting task. However, when equipped with the right information, an overseas marriage […]

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