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RAF Typhoons on NATO air policing mission support US, Italian JTAC exercise in Romania

RAF Typhoons on NATO air policing mission support US, Italian JTAC exercise in Romania

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) from the US Air Force and the Italian army conducted an exercise with RAF Typhoons operating out of Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, May 20. Two RAF Typhoons from 121 Expeditionary Air Wing, based out of Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, near Constanta in Romania, […]

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“I never would have guessed I would be here”

“I never would have guessed I would be here”

The morning of May 12, Spc. Clint Kindlesparker woke up about 5,000 miles away from where he grew up in Garretsville, Ohio. His job demanded it. Kindlesparker, a U.S. Army Parachute Rigger with the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Deliver Company, 16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, was participating in […]

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Swift Response 2021 working shoulder to shoulder

Swift Response 2021 working shoulder to shoulder

Mihai Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania — Swift Response is part of a U.S Army-led exercise known as Defender-Europe 21 which involves more than 7,000 troops and 12 countries. The exercise is designed to build interoperability among U.S. and NATO allies. This year’s portion in Romania was NATO-led by the Royal […]

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kiera Christensen, 86 Medical Support Squadron patient movement technician, right, accepts a coin from 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 20, 2021. As one of only two Airmen, Christensen manages the Air Force’s second-largest Patient Movement Operations mission, supporting 34 countries and 97 locations across three combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens)

Airman embodies Air Force values

Airman 1st Class Kiera Christensen portrays Air Force values. On May 25, 86th Airlift Wing leadership recognized her efforts, naming her Airlifter of the Week.

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Community Events - June 4, 2021

Community Events – June 4, 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. Lifting of appointments for Auto Skills Appointments are no longer necessary for self-help bay usage and oil changes at […]

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Remembering Asian American Pacific Islanders, their contributions and sacrifices through celebration and awareness

Remembering Asian American Pacific Islanders, their contributions and sacrifices through celebration and awareness

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders across the United States. The term Asian American Pacific Islander encompasses the Asia continent and all the Pacific Islands. Like most commemorative months, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage originated with a congressional bill. […]

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Port Dawgs never forget: 721 APS 8th Annual Memorial Run

Port Dawgs never forget: 721 APS 8th Annual Memorial Run

On a Sunday where even the steady spring rain was willing to pause for a few moments, the names of 12 fallen teammates were read aloud in front of the Ramstein Passenger Terminal next to a crowd of at least 80 people. These names will continue to be read around […]

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Raising morale on the runway

Raising morale on the runway

   

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristian Grajales, 435th Contingency Response Squadron aircraft maintenance craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Michael Stabile, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance apprentice, perform a post-flight check during exercise Swift Response 21 at Pápa Air Base, Hungary, May 8. Swift Response 21 included launch and recovery of multiple C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules aircraft within a strict time frame, and demonstration of the capabilities to perform airbase opening and airfield operations in a contested environment.

435th CRG brings readiness, interoperability to Swift Response 21

The 435th Contingency Response Group, assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base, showcased strategic readiness and interoperability during exercise Swift Response 21 at Pápa Air Base, Hungary, May 5-14. The exercise highlighted agile combat employment initiatives through joint and combined training in a simulated contested […]

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Army’s prime-time players protect thousands during DEFENDER-Europe 21

Army’s prime-time players protect thousands during DEFENDER-Europe 21

MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, ROMANIA – They are some of the best shows on prime-time television – shows about police officers, firefighters, and health-care professionals, serving communities and saving lives. Now, put them all on one show serving a massive military population, without commercial breaks, late-night television show appearances, or […]

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