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AOTW: Committed to serving

AOTW: Committed to serving

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn Ford, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs noncommissioned officer in charge of command information, had always wanted to be in the military. In both middle and high school Ford talked about wanting to join the military. In college she even started the process […]

July 15, 2021 ×

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Clearing up confusion on motorcycle gear

Clearing up confusion on motorcycle gear

by Keith Pannell
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

The warmer weather means more motorcycle riders are taking advantage of Germany’s scenic roads. Riders should also take time to reacquaint themselves with the garrison and U.S. Army Europe-Africa motorcycle policies. Some rules may seem obvious: “Motorcycle operators will ride only on the permanently attached seat,” according to the joint […]

July 8, 2021 ×

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NATO US military rep, CJCS recognize president of Belgian Memorial Day org

NATO US military rep, CJCS recognize president of Belgian Memorial Day org

Story and photos by Bryan Gatchell
U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Public Affairs

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John K. Love, senior U.S. military representative at NATO, presented Dr. Jerome Sheridan, president of the American Overseas Memorial Day Association Belgium, an outstanding public service award from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during an AOMDA Belgium meeting June 22 at U.S. […]

July 8, 2021 ×

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Freedom’s Guardian prepares Airmen for deployment

Freedom’s Guardian prepares Airmen for deployment

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 700th Contracting Squadron hosted exercise Freedom’s Guardian June 28-29 at Ramstein Air Base. The exercise is designed to prepare Airmen who have never deployed before for a EUCOM-based scenario where they focused on supporting allies and strategic partners in the region, and forward operations units. “It really is the […]

July 8, 2021 ×

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Airman Ohienmhen; just getting started

Airman Ohienmhen; just getting started

Photos by Airman Edgar Grimaldo
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

     

July 8, 2021 ×

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TACP community pays tribute to fallen comrades

TACP community pays tribute to fallen comrades

Photos by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney
and Senior Airman Taylor Slater
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

         

July 8, 2021 ×

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Airlifter Niel’s got automobiles

Airlifter Niel’s got automobiles

Story and photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Lisa Niel, 86th Material Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of fleet management and analysis, is responsible for managing one of the largest vehicle fleets in the U.S. Air Force. Niel was awarded Airlifter of the Week in recognition of her managing movements and maintenance of vehicles in […]

July 8, 2021 ×

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721 APS special handling flight: Special care in air

721 APS special handling flight: Special care in air

Story and photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 721st Aerial Port Squadron’s Special Handling Flight uses the power of logistics to get equipment and personnel to wherever it needs to go in order to keep the mission going. 721st APS special handlers are a select group of Airmen who are trained to handle hazardous material, human remains, […]

July 8, 2021 ×

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EFMP: Stepping it up

by Airman 1st Class Alexcia Givens
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Exceptional Family Member Program now offers a DD Form 3054 to help the program better serve enrolled families. EFMP Medical and EFMP Family Support assist military members with special educational and medical needs. Families in the program are Q-coded, meaning their records indicate the family’s medical history may require […]

July 8, 2021 ×

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Summer tips for your kids (from a developmental perspective)

Summer tips for your kids (from a developmental perspective)

Summer is almost here, which means great opportunities for family fun! But did you know that many (if not most) of our favorite (and some less-than-favorite) summer activities can also help your child to develop in a healthy, age-appropriate fashion? Here is a list of activities that will help make […]

July 1, 2021 ×

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