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This time of year usually brings the sight of packing material and shipping containers stacked like skyscrapers, the ripping sound of packing tape, a plethora of housing appointments, and the various to-do lists that come with a permanent change of station move. However, this PCS season has been put on hold for most service members and their families due to the Stop Movement order issued by the Secretary of Defense in early March.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department rappel a structure during a rescue certification course at Ramstein Air Base, April 28. The 86th CES firefighters practiced changing ropes after finding obstructions in their ropes, while ascending and descending the structures.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on May 8 to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices spouses make for their loved ones in the Armed Forces. Military spouses are the “glue” that holds families together when their family member must report for duty at a moment’s notice.

History provides lessons: accounts of what was inform what is, and what could be. U.S. Air Force historians ensure these lessons are available by keeping records of events, submitted them to commanders for sign-off, and organizing the information for future reference.

Sirens blared and children clapped as Kaiserslautern Military Community first responders drove through Ramstein’s family housing area during the Heroes through Housing event May 7.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — “I found a leader I could trust,” said Maj. Chris Harmer, as he recounted how fellow wingmen helped him find the support to overcome his invisible wounds.

Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Retired Maj. Ralph L. Turner, Tuskegee Airman, was not able to have traditional military honors for his funeral service.