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Continuous improvement: lifeblood of our Air Force

by Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde
86th Airlift Wing commander

Continuous improvement is life or death in war fighting. History is full of examples of those who prepared for the last war and were defeated by foes who learned from earlier defeats or developed better ways to fight.

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News

Ramstein: It’s your home, take pride in it

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

Taking care of the base is important for the well-being of everyone who lives, works and visits here.

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News

Sequestration is a big deal, so are you

Commentary by Gen. Philip M. Breedlove
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander

As you know, budget cuts went into effect March 1. Across the command, we took action to help manage the impact and to prepare for a worst-case scenario.

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News

Aircraft maintenance revamps process with AFSO21

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

An Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century event took place Feb. 25 to March 1 as a way to mold the aircraft maintenance process with the goal of improving 86th Airlift Wing aircraft availability.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 15, 2013

MARCH 5 6:17 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. 9:30 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Mainz. 10:29 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 1:08 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. MARCH 6 1 p.m.: […]

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Military Matters – March 15, 2013

1st Sergeants’ Corner Taking care of each other Whether you’re an E-1, O-10 or any rank in between, or Army, Air Force or other service, one role we all have in common is that of taking care of our fellow service members. Looking out for one another is not something […]

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News

Master Sgt. Etienne P. Tousignant, 86th Force Support Squadron First Term Airmen Course instructor, briefs visitors from the Ukrainian military on the importance of introducing new Airmen to the Air Force and the base March 5 on Ramstein.

American, Ukrainian NCO academies exchange information

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the Ukrainian military visited the Kisling NCO Academy on Kapaun to continue their professional military education operations and increase their knowledge in enlisted empowerment and leadership, March 3 through 7.

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Master Sgt. Terence Ward, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of facility systems, prepares cable for installation for backup emergency power for the base water supply March 8 on Ramstein. Ward was presented with an award at this year’s U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa first quarter awards ceremony.

CEG hammers competition during first quarter awards

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Cook
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 86th Civil Engineer Group were presented several awards at this year’s U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa first quarter awards ceremony.

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News

569th defender secures Afghanistan

569th defender secures Afghanistan

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News

86th LRS One-Stop helps with supply accounts

One-Stop handles a variety of tasks ranging from taking routine issue requests, managing your custodian authorization/custody receipt listing, DLA-Disposition Services withdrawals, status checks and more.

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