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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Moss, 86th Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, left, salutes Col. Denny Davies, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander after being awarded Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2022. While working from Lajes Field, Portugal, Moss coordinated travel for biomedical equipment repair technicians, allowing for the calibration of 20 plus pieces of medical equipment. Additionally, Moss delivered 20 vaccinations and collected samples of 98% of overdue personnel ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

From big game to flying planes

Senior Airman Dakota Moss, 86th Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, was recently awarded Airlifter of the Week.

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Earth Day 2022 — Invest in our planet

Earth Day 2022 — Invest in our planet

In December 1970 Congress authorized the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. As a result, Ameri-cans began honoring Earth Day on the April 22nd every year. Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, developed […]

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GACO Corner: Kaiserbrunnen

GACO Corner: Kaiserbrunnen

The Kaiserbrunnen (Emperor’s Fountain) at Mainzer Tor in Kaiserslautern was designed by Gernot Rumpf, a Kaiserslautern sculptor in 1987. The bronze fountain features current, as well as important historical tillustrations of the City of Kaiserslautern. The most prominent feature is a sculpture of Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa (1122-1190) situated in the […]

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Mission readiness fueled through training

Mission readiness fueled through training

Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron took part in an annual aircraft fuel tank extraction exercise at Ramstein Air Base, April 6. The exercise simulated a situation where an aircraft needed fuel tank maintenance requiring an Airman with proper qualifications, also known as an entrant, to go inside to […]

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AFRC celebrates Month of the Military Child

AFRC celebrates Month of the Military Child

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USAFE-AFAFRICA Outstanding Airmen of the Year

USAFE-AFAFRICA Outstanding Airmen of the Year

April 22, 2022 ×

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USAFE-AFAF Chaplain Corps Civilian of the Year Award

USAFE-AFAF Chaplain Corps Civilian of the Year Award

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Community Events - April 22, 2022

Community Events – April 22, 2022

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Summer Bazaar Join U.S. Army Family & MWR for the Summer Bazaar from Friday, June 3, to Sunday, June […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, gives opening remarks at Diversity Day 2022 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2022. The event aimed to enhance cross-cultural and cross-gender awareness while promoting harmony among all military members, their families and the DOD civilian workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

Ramstein celebrates Diversity Day

The 86th Airlift Wing’s Special Observance Council hosted a Diversity Day at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Mall, March 24.

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10 Handwriting Tips… no pencil required!

10 Handwriting Tips… no pencil required!

Is your child learning handwriting in school? Are you wondering how to support this process at home? Did you pick up a pencil and promptly break it in half at the mere thought of this endeavor? Handwriting readiness is a tricky topic. Some children show an interest in learning to […]

April 8, 2022 ×