by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
After ejecting out of a flame-engulfed plane, you quickly activate your parachute over the ocean below. While gently descending toward the water, you notice land on the horizon. Your mind is racing with thoughts of the attack, possible enemies to avoid, surviving and getting home. You try to calm yourself as you begin to lean on the skills you’ve learned from the survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists and augmentees.
January 14, 2016 ×
by Capt. Nandor Kiss
Baumholder Law Center
I was told that I had to get a will but I really don’t have much to put in it; is it really necessary?
December 17, 2015 ×
by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Offering your vehicle to visiting family and friends may sound like a simple solution, but it might not be legal.
December 17, 2015 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Airmen and their families may find themselves planning trips throughout Europe, attending office holiday parties downtown or spending an evening at a Christmas market.
December 17, 2015 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
When entering their first base, Airmen need help not only to navigate the base but also the Air Force in general. Thankfully, the First Term Airman’s Center is there to educate and start them on the right path.
December 17, 2015 ×
by the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office recently had the opportunity to sit down with Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, to discuss the serious issue with irresponsible disposal of trash in Air Force family housing areas throughout the KMC.
December 17, 2015 ×
by George A. Smith
American Forces Network Public Affairs
Imagine all the hyper-competitive U.S. TV news networks, including those with vastly different political perspectives, agreeing to donate their shows free of charge and share airtime with rivals.
December 11, 2015 ×
by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
When shopping personally, many people seek ways to save money. They may use coupons, compare vendors’ prices or buy in bulk to receive discounts.
December 10, 2015 ×
by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Every person who raises their right hand to serve their country does so for a number of personal reasons.
December 10, 2015 ×
by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
When Airmen think of command post, what may come to mind for many of them is the giant voice that can sometimes be heard over a loudspeaker at a base. For the 86th Airlift Wing Command Post at Ramstein, the job consists of much more.
December 10, 2015 ×