by Master Sgt. Rachel Arter & Senior Master Sgt. Yvonne Davis
569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron & 2nd Air Postal Squadron
Although my father would try and explain this to me, it was difficult to comprehend that there was a time when women in the United States did not have the same rights as men. Growing up I always saw myself as an equal. After all, I was paid the same as my male counterparts and was able to vote shortly after my 18th birthday.
August 21, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A Greek, an American, a German and their dependents walked up to the bar — a salad bar. The NATO compound International Dining Facility recently opened its doors to all personnel with access to Ramstein Aug. 6, offering vegetables, drinks and other food.
August 21, 2014 ×
by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 86th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center on Ramstein opened an annex Monday close to their current CDC facilities to allow room for more children.
August 21, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Europe has been known to suffer horribly depressing winters, and it comes as no surprise that many inhabitants look forward to the glorious relief of summer. Why is summer so fantastic in Europe? What makes it so magical? After nearly completing my tour here I believe I have found the answer: summer festival season.
August 21, 2014 ×
Story and photo by Steven J. Stanfill
405th Army Field Support Brigade Public Affairs
Col. Todd S. Bertulis and Command Sgt. Maj. Stanley O. Richards accepted the 405th Army Field Support Brigade command team reins from Col. Christopher J. Roscoe and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan D. Kroontje during a change of command and change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 7 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern.
August 21, 2014 ×
by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
It was Aug. 23, 1954, when the prototype YC-130 took off for its inaugural flight from Lockheed Air Terminal — now Bob Hope Airport — in Los Angeles County, California.
August 21, 2014 ×
by Airman First Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Whether in Alaska shivering during the long winter months or stationed on the sandy beaches of Florida, every Airman should have heating, ventilation or air conditioning. That’s why the 435th Construction and Training Squadron gives heating, ventilation and air conditioning training to Guard, Reserve and active-duty Airmen to sharpen their HVAC abilities.
August 14, 2014 ×
By Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st TSC Public Affairs
For Soldiers leaving the Army and transitioning into civilian life, the unknown future can be stressful – even scary. Fortunately, there’s light at the end of the tunnel and leaving a life in uniform is not only the end of one phase in life but the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
August 14, 2014 ×