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5th QM Co. hosts U.S. jumpmaster training team

5th QM Co. hosts U.S. jumpmaster training team

Story and photo by Sgt. Fay Conroy

21st TSC Public Affairs

For U.S. paratroopers, the jumpmaster is the first person they see when
they step onto the loading ramp of a military aircraft and the last
person they see before stepping out the door at 1,500 feet carrying 150
pounds equipment in the dead of night.

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Silver Flag builds NATO partnerships

Silver Flag builds NATO partnerships

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss

86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Forces in Europe

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US, Luxembourg partnership supports troop surge

US, Luxembourg partnership supports troop surge

by Capt. John Ross
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As President Barack Obama

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Brain Injury Awareness Month highlights facts about head trauma

by Ken Breaux
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, has been labeled a

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Application deadline set for officer development opportunities

Air Force officers considering advanced academic degree and experience broadening programs in 2011 have until April 30 to apply.

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POV inspection center offers free help

by Staff Sgt. Thomas Kessler
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Privately Owned Vehicle Inspection Center on Kapaun is available to provide a free mechanical inspection to members of the KMC. With more than 30,000 vehicles inspected each year, the center’s goal is to ensure POVs are in accordance with U.S. Army Europe and ensure a […]

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Visit to 17th AF highlights progress

Visit to 17th AF highlights progress

by Maj. Paula Kurtz
17th Air Force Public Affairs

Vicki Huddleston, the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for African
Affairs, visited 17th Air Force Feb. 24 to get a first-hand look at the
air component

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New government purchase card system coming soon

Changes are coming soon for Government Purchase Card participants, who
will now be required to take timely action or risk a break in GPC
service.

The changes are associated with the new Purchase Card On-Line System.

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COMUSAFE visits 86th AW, discusses future challenges

COMUSAFE visits 86th AW, discusses future challenges

by Capt. Megan Schafer
86th Airlift Wing Pubic Affairs

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander recognized the contributions of
86th Airlift Wing Airmen to the U.S. military, as well as to all of
Europe during his visit to Ramstein March 2.

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Military Matters

1st Sergeants’ Corner Enlisted Force Structure Last month, the Enlisted Force Structure, 36-2618 (The Little Brown Book) received a facelift. Although the previous edition was fundamentally sound in enlisted core doctrine, this new version captures the essence of Air Force leadership’s desire for continuous improvement. Included in the current Enlisted […]

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