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US, Polish conclude Aviation Rotation 18-4

US, Polish conclude Aviation Rotation 18-4

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

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — U.S. and Polish troops concluded more than two weeks of intense bilateral training at Powidz Air Base, Poland. The approximately 100-person strong team — comprising of Airmen, Soldiers, and civilians — arrived in the country to conduct exercise Aviation Detachment Rotation 18-4. The annual exercise […]

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Nigerien Air Base 201 sharpens community ties

Nigerien Air Base 201 sharpens community ties

AGADEZ, Niger — U.S. Africa Command continues to work by, with and through their host nation partners to promote peace and stability throughout the African region. The U.S. Army civil affairs team at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, contributes to this mission by reducing the susceptibility of violent extremists in […]

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21st TSC hosts Kaiserslautern civic, business leaders

21st TSC hosts Kaiserslautern civic, business leaders

Story and photo by Capt. Doug Magill
21st Theater Sustainment Command

Kaiserslautern’s top elected official joined area business leaders to increase their awareness of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s mission during a visit to the 2-star command’s headquarters, Aug. 15, at Panzer Kaserne. Klaus Weichel, Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor, joined 10 members of the Kaiserslautern U.S. Business Council for a mission brief […]

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Women’s Equality Day 2018: An opportunity to act

Women’s Equality Day 2018: An opportunity to act

by Airman 1st Class
Christopher Thomas
86th Civil Engineer Squadron
Fire Protection

No sooner the ink could dry than the overwhelming triumph was felt on Aug. 26, 1920 — the historic day the 19th Amendment was passed, and has since been proclaimed as Women’s Equality Day. Women deserve to be recognized as the true embodiment of strength, intelligence, and perseverance. They have […]

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Detect, discern, diffuse: EOD does what they do best

Detect, discern, diffuse: EOD does what they do best

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

       

August 23, 2018 ×

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Ops never stops

Ops never stops

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

     

August 23, 2018 ×

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USAG RP leaders visit Germersheim, Coleman

USAG RP leaders visit Germersheim, Coleman

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
Installation Management Command Public Affairs

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz leadership received an immersion tour of Germersheim Army Depot and Coleman Work Site, Mannheim, to get a firsthand look at the installations’ vital missions and responsibilities, Aug. 10. USAG RP Commander Col. Jason Edwards and Command Sgt. Maj. D. Brett Waterhouse first visited […]

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‘World’s best wing’ welcomes new commander

‘World’s best wing’ welcomes new commander

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The men and women of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, Aug. 9. Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr. relinquished his command to August in a ceremony at the dual bay hangar. Reflecting on his time in command, Moore noted that creating command […]

August 16, 2018 ×

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On the job: Preparing a landing zone in Poland

On the job: Preparing a landing zone in Poland

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

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — The summer sun beat down upon the grass field at Powidz Air Base, Poland; the never-ending waves of scorching heat could have mummified anyone foolhardy enough to soak in the sunlight beneath the empty, cloudless sky. But there was a motley crew who might have […]

August 16, 2018 ×

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Luxembourg trains support rapid deployment exercise to Poland

Luxembourg trains support rapid deployment exercise to Poland

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

     

August 16, 2018 ×