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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Mihata, right,  86th Medical Group outgoing commander, relinquishes command of the 86th MDG to Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 11, 2021. Under the leadership of Mihata, Ramstein administered approximately 28,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Col. Ryan McClure replaced Mihata as 86th MDG commander after serving as the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, Defense Health Headquarters dental branch chief in Falls Church, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

86 MDG says farewell, welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Mihata, 86th Medical Group outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 86th MDG during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 11.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Audrey Allen, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician and flight instructor, holds up the coins she received for being nominated Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2021. Allen earned two coins from Col. Denny Davies, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, and 86th AW Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky for streamlining the training pipeline for incoming Airmen and helping them complete upgrade training faster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

AOTW searches for adventure

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Audrey Allen, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician and flight instructor, was recently named Airlifter of the Week.

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Forecast shows 7 CWS as trained warriors

Forecast shows 7 CWS as trained warriors

         

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KMC parties in park

KMC parties in park

The 86th Force Support Squadron Airmen and Family Readiness Center hosted the Community Cares Partners Party in the Park at the Vogelweh Military Complex, Aug. 12. The event brought members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community together to enjoy fun, food and games, while informing members of valuable community resources. Members […]

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European Best Sniper Team Competition

European Best Sniper Team Competition

A thick fog slowly crept across the green foliage covering Hohenfels Training Area. The sounds of birds chirping rose with the sun. One would never guess that hidden in the Bavarian mountains were snipers from 14 different countries, all competing to be the best. 7th Army Training Command and the […]

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Combined efforts, thousands of Soldiers: V Corps’ commitment to Europe

Combined efforts, thousands of Soldiers: V Corps’ commitment to Europe

Victory Corps conducted their third command post exercise at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Aug. 1-6, in preparation for the upcoming warfighter culminating training event in Grafenwoehr, Germany, that once successfully completed, will certify the corps headquarters’ ability to take responsibility of subordinate commands for future operations. For […]

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Community Events – August 21, 2021

Community Events – August 21, 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. Thursday Night – Burger and Pizza Night at Tavern on the Rock Thursday has just got better! Enjoy a […]

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Battle Group Poland strengthens NATO alliance through celebration of Polish Armed Forces Day

Battle Group Poland strengthens NATO alliance through celebration of Polish Armed Forces Day

WARSAW, Poland — At the invitation of the Polish government, soldiers from Battle Group Poland celebrated Polish Armed Forces Day in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 15. On the same day as the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, which occurred in 1920. This national holiday is traditionally held on Aug.15 to […]

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Chaplain candidate keeps soldiers spiritually fit

Chaplain candidate keeps soldiers spiritually fit

In her hometown of Clarendon, Jamaica, Ruth Gakunga’s parents had high hopes their daughter would become a nurse. But the Chaplain Candidate with the 83rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 510th Regional Support Group, says she felt a different calling. She enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2013, serving for nearly […]

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LEAP Spotlight: 1st Lt. James Kiesewetter

LEAP Spotlight: 1st Lt. James Kiesewetter

“A question I’ve often thought about — what does being a part of another culture look and feel like? For me, learning German started when the U.S. Air Force Academy chose what language I would take for one year: German. I fell in love with learning a language, and here […]

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