Story and graphic courtesy of
KMC Fire Emergency & Services
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. KMC Fire and Emergency Services is teaming […]
September 27, 2018 ×
by Staff Sgt. Alyssa Gibson
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
In order to win tomorrow’s war, defend the homeland and remain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, Airmen must be well-trained, well-led, agile and resilient, according to the Air Force’s most senior enlisted leader. Building upon Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s discussion of the “Air Force We Need” […]
September 27, 2018 ×
Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Sixteen soldiers from the German Forces in Cologne, Germany, received training by U.S. Airmen and 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation employees on a C-17 Globemaster aircraft on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 13. The visit furthers training of German loadmasters who frequently work with C-17 Globemasters and C-5 Galaxy aircraft. “In […]
September 27, 2018 ×
by Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The month of October is recognized as Energy Action Month throughout U.S. government agencies including the Air Force. Energy Action Month is a reminder of the importance energy plays in conserving Air Force resources. Throughout the month, the Air Force highlights ways Airmen and their families can make more energy-conscious […]
September 27, 2018 ×
by Staff Sgt. Jimmie Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force aircraft engines roar through the air as pilots look for the marked drop zone; in the back of the aircraft U.S. Army paratroopers, along with paratroopers from four other nations, eagerly await for their signal to appear above the cargo door. “GO! GO! GO,” a jumpmaster screams […]
September 27, 2018 ×
by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
September 27, 2018 ×
by Kathryn Gifford
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center team witnessed what some would call miracles this summer as a severely wounded patient cheated death at every turn and did what no one could have imagined. One year later, he continues to amaze LRMC medical staff. Iveri Buadze, a Senior Lieutenant in the Republic […]
September 27, 2018 ×
Story and photo by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs Office
Mary Aguirre-Garza is the kind of mom who can’t help but to gush about her two children — especially Nathaniel — whom she calls “the sparkle in my eyes.” Her son, Cpl. Nathaniel A. Aguirre, was an airborne combat medic with the 4th Infantry Division, who was killed in Baghdad, […]
September 27, 2018 ×
Story and photo by
Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
U.S. Air Forces in Europe —
Air Forces Africa
In the years since the release of the U.S. military’s newest fighter aircraft, the F-35 Lightning II has provided pilots unprecedented levels of survivability, lethality, and situational awareness, allowing warfighters to engage and win in hostile environments. A group of general officers representing the U.S. and each of the seven […]
September 20, 2018 ×
Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs
A year ago, Air Force leadership directed a 24-month review of every Air Force directive publication, and today they announced the elimination of more than 226 publications and almost 4,795 compliance items. In the letter delivered to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Chief of Staff of the […]
September 20, 2018 ×