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US, Poland continue to grow air defense powerhouse

US, Poland continue to grow air defense powerhouse

Brig. Gen. Gregory Brady, the commander of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, visited Poland on Aug. 11-12 at the request of Polish Col. Kazimierz Dynski, commander of the 3rd Surface to Air Defense Brigade, in order to facilitate the planning and execution of future exercises in the […]

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Operation Torch 2020: USAFRICOM preserves WWII memorials

Operation Torch 2020: USAFRICOM preserves WWII memorials

U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence at RAF Molesworth partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission to conduct Operation TORCH-2020, a memorial cleanup at six U.S. military World War II sites across England, Aug. 15. “We’re calling this Operation Torch-2020, colloquially we’re calling it Blitz Clean,” said U.S. Army Col. […]

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86 CPTS goes virtual

86 CPTS goes virtual

The 86th Comptroller Squadron is implementing a new online system for submitting and tracking finance requests. Saving time and streamlining processes, the Comptroller Services Portal opens to Ramstein personnel Aug. 31. The secure portal offers various functions to assist customers with travel pay, military pay and civilian pay. The CSP […]

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Rain or shine, library services on Ramstein stay online

Rain or shine, library services on Ramstein stay online

As we enter the seventh month of a global pandemic the limitations COVID-19 has created are clear. The 86th Force Support Squadron, however, has remained mindful of physical distancing throughout as they continue to support the Kaiserslautern Military Community, uninterrupted, with their many services at both the Ramstein and Vogelweh […]

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721 MSS communications: Maintaining rapid global mobility

721 MSS communications: Maintaining rapid global mobility

No matter the job in the U.S. Air Force, there’s one resource which remains consistent between them — computers. From sending emails to gathering intelligence, every Airman relies on them. Having access to this resource is crucial to the efficiency of air superiority, and a communications team is an essential […]

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Insects, their importance for mankind

Insects, their importance for mankind

Why the hornet is your friendly neighbor While summer may be the most beloved time of the year for many, it is also an active time for certain insects: hornets, wasps, bees and many others. In an effort to raise awareness about stinging insects, in particular, the 86th Civil Engineer […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ronald E. Jolly, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa engineering and force protection director of logistics, speaks with Airmen during a forum at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 11, 2020. Jolly spoke about his experiences of being a Black man in the U.S. Air Force and how he learned to control his emotions when making decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

Brig. Gen. Jolly talks diversity with Airmen

Brig. Gen. Ronald E. Jolly, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, engineering and force protection director of logistics, made time to talk about his experiences as a Black man in the Air Force, as well as answer questions from Airmen.

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Ramstein Legal Office NCO sets standard

Ramstein Legal Office NCO sets standard

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber Coronado, 86th Airlift Wing Law Office noncommissioned officer in charge of adverse actions, was awarded Airlifter of the Week July 31 for leading a court-martial during COVID-19. She provided crucial logistical support for a trial that involved multiple witnesses, all while ensuring any health […]

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786 CES Airman executes training through innovation, resourcefulness

786 CES Airman executes training through innovation, resourcefulness

A 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman was awarded Airlifter of the Week for her innovation and resourcefulness in the execution of training at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 6. Staff Sgt. Sarah Walser, 786th CES emergency management training noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates all emergency management training, including the chemical, biological, […]

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Structures metal shop aids EAEF COVID-19 mission

Structures metal shop aids EAEF COVID-19 mission

A team of structural journeymen from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron installed the first of two bio containment unit (BCU) ramps aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Ramstein Air Base, August 12. Senior Airman Dyllan Greer, Airman 1st Class Tyler Sellitto, Airman 1st Class Austen Campbell, and local national Thomas […]

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