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AFSO21 improves out-processing procedures

by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In an effort to eliminate nonvalue added activities in our major processes, Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century helped improve Ramstein’s out-processing procedure, which was implemented Wednesday.

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Airmen return to Azerbaijan, continue to build relations

Airmen return to Azerbaijan, continue to build relations

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Three Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group building partnership capacity dedicated mission component traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to work with 24 Azeri military air force officers. The event focused on several air base support topics, including safety and accident investigation differences, vehicle management support considerations, and airfield operations core concepts.

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Retiree council to host information meeting

The recently established Kaiserslautern Military Community Retiree Council will host an information meeting open to all retirees from 2 to 4 p.m. April 6 at the Shell Autohof Restaurant, located between Landstuhl and Ramstein Air Base.

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435th CRG conducts Silver Flag training

435th CRG conducts Silver Flag training

Story and photos by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

With the Air Force’s continued emphasis on developing and maintaining an expeditionary force, the 435th Construction and Training Squadron brought together expeditionary combat support members from across the Air Force for an intensive seven-day training regimen known as Silver Flag.

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Ramstein hosts contest

Ramstein hosts contest

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein Southside Fitness Center hosted the 13th annual U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa martial arts tournament Feb. 23.

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Wing Safety recognized as best in Air Force

by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The unit was recognized for its outstanding achievement in ground safety program management for maintaining the largest and most complex base in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa during 2012.

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Military Matters: Mentorship & Construction at Vogelweh

First Sergeants’ Corner Mentorship “Mentor” and “mentorship” are trendy words we use these days, but do we understand what these words truly mean? Have you ever heard anyone say, “Go mentor that Airman,” or, “Let me mentor you on something”? Additionally, some people believe their level of rank earns them […]

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German Polizei Corner: Don’t drink and drive

The safest way to keep your driver’s license is to remain sober while operating a vehicle. If you still choose to drink and drive, you are facing a risk eventually resulting in serious punishment.

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Army jet pilot closes 28-year career with final flight

Army jet pilot closes 28-year career with final flight

Story and photos by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

As U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert Carpenter walks around the twin-
engine C-20 Gulfstream, he glances at his safety checklist — a routine he’s done every time he’s flown.

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