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86th OSS, in control

The 86th Operations Support Squadron was recently awarded the U.S. Air
Force Airfield Operations Complex of the Year award for 2006.

Senior Airman Jason K. Tipler, an Aerial Port Journeyman assigned to
the 86th Air Mobility Squadron in the 86th Contingency Response Group
at Ramstein, never thought he would have to put his combat skills to
use unless he was deployed. However, three weeks ago he did.

Lightning is the leading cause of reportable weather-related aircraft
accidents in the Air Force and consistently among the top four
weather-related killers.
Lightning strikes are possible up to 20 miles from a thunderstorm (avoid the down-wind area of clouds).

Thirty-one Reservists from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron conducted
annual tour here June 2 to 17 to support their active-duty counterparts
in the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron.

The 700th Contracting Squadron recently showcased its achievements in
the area of advancing the contracting field

 The 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment hosted officers from 32 different
nations in May, when Soldiers from all over the world came here to
observe Strykers in action.

The American Red Cross is warning military spouses about a new
identity-theft scam that targets family members of deployed troops.