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86 MDSS Airmen prescribe new network

86 MDSS Airmen prescribe new network

Behind the scenes of the 86th Medical Group, within the Medical Support Squadron, is a small flight doing big things. The Medical Information Services Flight is working tirelessly to not only keep the Medical Group running, but migrate systems to help safeguard us all. The flight is one of diversity, […]

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Roughing it like Rangers

Roughing it like Rangers

             

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The 86th Airlift Wing Command Team, along with members of the 86th Operations Support Squadron, stand in front of the Air Traffic Control Tower with Saarland Minister President Tobias Hans and Saarland Secretary of Interior Christian Seel during a visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Apr. 19, 2021. The officials from Saarland learned about base operations and mission objectives during their visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

Value in partnership

The 86th Airlift Wing Command Team and members of the 86th Operations Support Squadron met with Saarland Minister President Tobias Hans and Saarland Secretary of Interior Christian Seel during a visit at Ramstein Air Base.

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BritCafe Ramstein seeks name for mascot

BritCafe Ramstein seeks name for mascot

The BritCafe Ramstein is holding a contest until April 30 to “Name the Pig,” its Union Jack-bedecked mascot.  The hereto unnamed mascot can always be seen around the café, greeting customers daily, and has become quite a hit on social media.  “We just felt it was time he had a […]

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Community Events: April 23, 2021

Community Events: April 23, 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. Escape from Lockdown Bazaar: The bazaar is back with vendors from across Europe! If you miss shopping for all […]

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Education

Inter-European Air Forces Academy honors fifth anniversary with Second Virtual Professional Military Education Course Graduation

Inter-European Air Forces Academy honors fifth anniversary with Second Virtual Professional Military Education Course Graduation

Thirty-five students from 13 ally and partner nations across the European theater graduated the Inter-European Air Forces Academy’s Professional Military Education course on March 26, its second virtual PME course to date. In accordance with COVID-19 regulations, students from Albania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kieran Durden, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, releases cargo from the back of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 29, 2021. A team of multi-capable Airmen (MCA) from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, exercised skillsets outside their career fields to support airdrop operations during a Cross-Functional Airlift Support Personnel (CASPER) training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

CASPER the friendly, multi-capable team

A team of multi-capable Airmen from Ramstein Air Base exercised skillsets outside their career fields to support airdrop operations during a training at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium.

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LRMC lab officer named Ramstein’s top company-grade officer

LRMC lab officer named Ramstein’s top company-grade officer

Individuals may argue the best jobs in the military involve combat operations, intelligence gathering and other positions reflective of the movie “Mission Impossible.” What some never consider is the the positive effect that some individuals have on the health and readiness for tens of thousands of patients. To U.S. Air […]

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Be the light: Local volunteers shine in dark times

Be the light: Local volunteers shine in dark times

With passports gathering dust and social events a distant memory, some might be tempted to wallow in the boredom left by COVID-19. Instead of giving into despair, a group of local volunteers got to work making positive contributions to the Kaiserslautern Military Community. “I don’t sit still for long periods […]

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Oral surgeon makes leap from private practice to Army

Oral surgeon makes leap from private practice to Army

The Army continues to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion across the force and highlight the diverse talents of its people. Army Maj. (Dr.) Slava Shapiro is proud to be a part of the Army family and that diversity. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Shapiro’s family moved to the United States when […]

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