Story and photos by
Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
When a Military Working Dog handler arrives at a new K-9 unit, handlers don’t just walk up to their new dog and give commands. If they did, there’s a decent chance the dog will react in a not-so-friendly way. There’s a level of trust that needs to be established between […]
July 26, 2018 ×
by Alfredo Nogueras
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Safety Office
Child death from vehicular heatstroke is a parent’s worst nightmare, but unfortunately, it happens more often than you think. Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among children. Regrettably, even great parents may forget a child in the back seat when distracted. Caregivers who aren’t used to driving […]
July 26, 2018 ×
by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
July 26, 2018 ×
by Lt. Col. Robert Wray
86th Airlift Wing Liaison to Civil Air Patrol
The Ramstein Cadet Squadron from the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol hosted the sole international encampment on Ramstein Air Base recently. Six instructors and 27 cadets learned discipline, physical fitness, aerospace principles and survival skills during the immersive eight-day training and camping trip. Participants from Germany’s Ramstein Air […]
July 26, 2018 ×
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs,
Ramstein officials hosted a red ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of P.F. Chang’s on Ramstein Air Base recently.
July 20, 2018 ×
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs,
Training, exercises, and plans are known to occur throughout a service member’s career over time; these readiness tools prepare service members with the knowledge and equipment to carry out the mission day to day.
July 20, 2018 ×
by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs,
July 20, 2018 ×
Story and photos by Senior Airman Jourdan Barrons
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
His coworkers described him in a few short words: positive, strong, and lively. Friends and family say Senior Airman Pascal Nyowatchon has a smile that’s contagious and a personality that fills a room. “I come to work happy every day,” Nyowatchon said “I smile, I laugh.” His decision to always […]
July 12, 2018 ×
by Crystal Young
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing welcomed Col. Bradley L. Spears as the wing’s new commander June 28. Spears has dedicated his career to the United States Air Force for 24 years and most recently served as vice commander of the wing. Col. Spears is a command pilot with more […]
July 12, 2018 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
When people think of military chaplains, they think of the commissioned officers who handle the military’s religious services. While that’s true, religious affairs are not a chaplain’s sole mission. Apart from meeting the religious needs of the community, Air Force chaplains also provide private counseling services, sponsor resiliency events for […]
July 12, 2018 ×