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An evacuee, right, and Ben Furqueion, 86th Force Support Squadron business operations flight chief, left, wash rice during food prep at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. The evacuees made a meal for the 786th Force Support Squadron and the 86th Force Support Squadron staff to demonstrate the kind of spices and ingredients used in a customary Afghan dish. Evacuees receive temporary lodging, food and water, and access to medical care at Ramstein while awaiting transportation to other transient locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

Outreach program aims to bring taste of home to Afghans

In an attempt to provide a taste of home, personnel assigned to the 86th Force Support Squadron and the 786th Force Support Squadron met with evacuees to gain a better understanding of traditional Afghan meal preparation.

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AGE Airmen support evacuees

AGE Airmen support evacuees

The 86th Maintenance Squadron’s Aerospace Ground Equipment flight plays a vital role in sustaining key infrastructure and basic necessities for evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge. The AGE flight’s normal operations consist of providing vital components and ground equipment for the Airmen on the flightline, such as the generators that provide […]

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Community Events – September 24, 2021

Community Events – September 24, 2021

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. Baumholder Warrior Zone Halloween Gala This Halloween Themed Costume Ball is from 6 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 29. with […]

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LRC Rheinland-Pfalz drivers testing supports entire community during Afghan evacuee mission

LRC Rheinland-Pfalz drivers testing supports entire community during Afghan evacuee mission

With so many organizations and individuals supporting the Afghan evacuee mission at Ramstein Air Base and Rhine Ordnance Barracks, it’s really no surprise the ripple effect from all this support can be felt across the Kaiserslautern Military Community. One ripple — which is more of a wave — is effecting […]

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Sky is the limit

Sky is the limit

A young girl’s eyes lit up as three U.S. Air Force pilots spoke about their experience of flying. She asked questions one after the other to learn as much as she could, in hopes to one day be a pilot just like them. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melissa Dombrock, […]

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U.S. Air Force Captain Todd Locke, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, poses for a photo during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 5, 2021. Locke is the director of operations and oversees all activities related to one of the Pod’s housing evacuees from Afghanistan on Ramstein’s flightline. This includes packaging/distribution of food, security, and general day-to-day events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb S. Kimmell)

EOD to POD

Capt. Todd Locke, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, is the “Pod Boss” for OAR, who oversees all activities inside each Pod, including the packaging and distributing of food, security, sanitation, and events.

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A new best friend for OAR volunteers unleashed

A new best friend for OAR volunteers unleashed

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barbara Cordero, 86th Medical Group surgical technician, adopted her dog, a boxer mix named Goliath, three years ago as a Senior Airman. Cordero quickly noticed that Goliath instinctively comforted a few of her friends who suffered from anxiety and other stress disorders. Later, when Cordero […]

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PERSCO: Total accountability

PERSCO: Total accountability

From packaging and distributing meals to performing security detail, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenton Waring, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing personnel support for contingency operations non commissioned officer in charge, is a jack of all trades. He is currently deployed to the 435th AEW at Ramstein Air Base, from Joint […]

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Slovak medics aim to sync medical efforts with LRMC visit

Slovak medics aim to sync medical efforts with LRMC visit

Medical professionals of the Slovak Republic Armed Forces visited with Landstuhl Regional Medical Center trauma specialists during a military medical expert exchange at LRMC, Aug. 19. The exchange allowed the medical professionals to discuss best practices and increase interoperability between NATO allies. The visit included discussions on LRMC’s unique Trauma […]

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U.S. Air Force Special Agent Melvin Watson, Office of Special Investigations investigator, speaks with an evacuee during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2021. Ramstein provides safety, shelter, food, and medical services to evacuees while they await transportation to other transient locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

OSI: Silent professionals during Operation Allies Refuge

Throughout Operation Allies Refuge, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 515, has been coordinating and orchestrating the efforts of federal law enforcement agencies in Europe and the United States.

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