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The 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky recognizes Holger Kehrer, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Engineering flight programs specialist, as Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Feb. 4, 2021. Holger Kerher is the first local national to be recognized as Airlifter of the Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Manuel G. Zamora)

Airlifter of the Week: Not everyone wears the uniform

The 86th Airlift Wing recognized Holger Kehrer, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron, engineering flight programs specialist, as Airlifter of the Week for his outstanding contributions toward housing and development projects.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to an 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team observe an ultrasound demonstration and skills station during a training in the simulation center at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, Feb. 9, 2021. Each GST is composed of an anesthesiologist, clinical nurse, emergency services physician, general surgeon, health services administrator and surgical services craftsman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

Ground Surgical Teams sharpen skills

The 86th Medical Group Ground Surgical Teams sharpened their skills during a training at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Feb. 9.

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Supplying Air Base 201 with power

Supplying Air Base 201 with power

     

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Medical command Soldier reflects on African American History Month

Medical command Soldier reflects on African American History Month

Each February, the U.S. Army reflects upon and celebrates the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the country during African American History Month. Close to 200,000 African Americans serve in the active Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve. For nearly nine years, Staff Sgt. Donald Walls Jr. has been proud […]

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Community Events

Community Events

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. Crafting with Anastasia Enjoy a monthly craft when you join Anastasia each month for another fun project! Pick up […]

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NDI Airmen get up close, personal with Ramstein aircraft

NDI Airmen get up close, personal with Ramstein aircraft

           

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US Air Force names first overseas-based F-35A squadron

US Air Force names first overseas-based F-35A squadron

The 48th Fighter Wing has selected a new nickname for the first U.S. Air Force overseas-based F-35A Lightning II squadron. The wing solicited help from the public to name the unit. Suggestions were originally submitted in the fall of 2020, and were narrowed down from 700 unique names to five […]

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Stories from the COVID-19 front: 10 EAEF Training

Stories from the COVID-19 front: 10 EAEF Training

               

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A U.S. Air Force E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) sits on the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 12, 2021. The aircraft and Airmen are deployed from the 461st Air Control Wing (ACW) and the 116th ACW, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. During their time in the European theater, the aircraft and Airmen will participate in training exercises and events that demonstrate the steadfast U.S. commitment to NATO allies, enhance interoperability with multinational partners, and deter any actions that destabilize regional security (U.S. Air Force photo by Kelly Sanders).

US Air Force E-8C JSTARS aircraft deploys to Ramstein Air Base

The U.S. Air Force has deployed the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft to Ramstein Air Base to conduct training with Europe-based units.

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Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing load various in-flight kits onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2021. The kits include medical supplies, patient comfort items and personal protection equipment. The NPC-L fits into the cargo compartment of C-130Js, and is designed to transport individuals with COVID-19 or other highly infectious diseases while preventing the aircrew and medical professionals onboard from exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales)

86 AW completes first NPC-L patient movement

86th AW personnel conducted a Negatively Pressurized Conex-Lite patient movement for the first time. The NPC-L is designed to transport individuals with COVID-19 or other highly infectious diseases without exposing aircrew and medical teams on board.

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