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Remembering 9/11 on Ramstein

Remembering 9/11 on Ramstein

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class
Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members from the 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron booster club and other U.S. service members gathered together on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 11, to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and all service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the subsequent global war on terror. U.S. Airmen, friends, and […]

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Don’t be a victim: Protect yourself from cyber crime

Don’t be a victim: Protect yourself from cyber crime

Story and photo by
Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There is an epic battle raging worldwide which transcends every national boundary — and everyone is involved whether they know it or not. It is the war in cyberspace: a realm many experts are calling the newest battlefield. This war is not fought with guns or cannons, but with technology […]

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

USAG RP Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards and Command Sgt. Maj. Brett Waterhouse paid respects to those who perished at the 1982 Mannheim airshow at a ceremony, Sept. 11. Photo by Sgt. Brittanyanne Cullip

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86th Maintenance Group: Getting aircraft in the air

86th Maintenance Group: Getting aircraft in the air

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, performed unusual repairs following a resupply mission to Libya, Aug. 14. On the way back to Ramstein, loadmasters noticed a leak in the aileron boost pack which caused hydraulic fluid to spray the inside of the aircraft. The […]

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Carpathian Summer 2018: Dropping cargo over Romania

Carpathian Summer 2018: Dropping cargo over Romania

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

       

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New commander uses experience to lead Europe’s largest garrison

New commander uses experience to lead Europe’s largest garrison

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
USAG RP IMCOM Public Affairs

The responsibility of leading a sizable garrison encompassing 29 sites on 10,307 acres and more than 2,000 people would be daunting for anyone — unless you are U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards, who brings more than 22 years of experience and leadership to the garrison team […]

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54th Ramstein Bazaar is now open

54th Ramstein Bazaar is now open

by Senior Airman
Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein Bazaar — a community tradition since 1965, and now hailed as the world’s largest event of its type — is now open! “We are super excited to renew this annual tradition!” said Amy Sands, 2018 event chair. “We’ve got about 130 vendors from countries around the globe selling […]

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Third Air Force welcomes new commander

Third Air Force welcomes new commander

by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Waller
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs

Maj. Gen. John Wood took command of the Third Air Force from Lt. Gen. Richard Clark during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 7. In his last assignment, Wood served as Air Mobility Command’s director of strategic plans, requirements and programs, where he was responsible for the force structure planning, […]

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Getting to know the new 86th AW commander

Getting to know the new 86th AW commander

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Recently, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, sat down with American Forces Network-Kaiserslautern to introduce himself to the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Q: What was your previous assignment and job? A: Prior to coming back to Ramstein to command the 86th AW, the ‘world’s best wing,’ I was out at […]

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USAFE Band plays Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary

USAFE Band plays Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary

Story and photos by
Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa

BERLIN, Germany — In a recording studio at a building known as the House of the Big Band in Berlin, U.S. Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band listened intently as they were told the story of a band that played in the very same room they […]

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