Story and photos by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office
Three University of California Los Angeles basketball players were caught shoplifting designer sunglasses in China last month, which caused an international incident. More than 5,000 miles away, local stores in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are experiencing the same thing – merchandise loss due to shoplifting.
December 1, 2017 ×
by Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs and Border Clearance Agency Public Affairs
WIESBADEN, Germany — Some people are just not good at buying the right gifts. While this is normally a matter of taste, people new to Europe should note that many items available in Europe may seem like good Christmas presents but violate U.S. import rules. Some products are banned from […]
December 1, 2017 ×
by Staff Sgt. Tory Patterson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
December 1, 2017 ×
Story and photo by
Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a class called Boots to Business Nov. 6 to 7 for service members who plan to open businesses upon separating from the military.
November 16, 2017 ×
Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class
Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
He said going out in public gave him a feeling of unease. He would leave his home to return back to it in a state of panic. This occurred for nearly five years, until Richard met Abby. She was different; she could read him like a book. If he started panicking, she could calm him in down in a matter of moments. But Abby isn’t a human; Abby is a service dog, and for people with service dogs, the age-old saying, “man’s best friend,” has never been more true.
November 16, 2017 ×
by Senior Airman
Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The Air Force expects every Airman to be a leader, and every Airman who steps up to lead has the potential to impact the Air Force for better or worse. One 86th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor reflected on an element of leadership that leaves a positive impact: understanding people as individuals.
November 16, 2017 ×
by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
November 16, 2017 ×
Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class
Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron conducted a readiness exercise Oct. 26 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The exercise, is expected to continue for approximately two weeks and is designed to test the mission capabilities of 1st CBCS Airmen. The combat communications Airmen also partnered with the 1st Air […]
November 9, 2017 ×
Story and photos by Staff Sgt.
Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Perched on a metal tower absorbing the afternoon sun, quiet crows peer down on ascending service members. Brightly colored ropes frame members’ equipment as they hang in the balance and simulate a rescue.
November 9, 2017 ×
Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class
Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
For most people, having a dog around the house consists mainly of taking care of the pet. Since WWI, dogs have been trained to do much more than provide passive security for the family. From calming a person with post-traumatic stress disorder to being able to dial 911 on the phone, service dogs have separated themselves from the rest of the pack.
November 9, 2017 ×