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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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Thracian Summer 2020; back in business

Thracian Summer 2020; back in business

         

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Military Policeman rescues local national after rollover accident

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Military Policeman rescues local national after rollover accident

Sgt. 1st Class Chad Bailey won’t call himself a hero. However, his actions may prove otherwise. The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services Military Police Investigations supervisor was travelling with his family on the L-529, near their amusement park destination Aug. 9 when brake lights in front of […]

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Staff Sgt. Kylie Zweifel, Baumholder Army Family Housing building coordinator, left, goes over some finer points of the Army Family Housing Reference Guide with Jim Gillis, Baumholder Housing deputy director.

Building/Stairwell Coordinators key links between residents, Housing Office

Most Soldiers put the worries of work out of their mind when they arrive home. However, for a select few Soldiers and noncommissioned officers, coming home means more work.

August 13, 2020 ×

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Leadership from the Slovak air force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa pose for a photo in front of a Slovak air force MiG-29 static display before attending force development engagement briefings at Sliač Air Base, Slovakia, July 28. In 2018, the Slovak Ministry of Defense announced its largest defense purchase of 14 F-16 Block 70/72 to replace aging MiG-29 fighters.

Forging relationships with allies

SLIAC AIR BASE, Slovakia — Members from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa force development program visited Sliac Air Base, Slovakia, July 27-31, to participate in a force development engagement with the Slovak air force.

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