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Air traffic controllers pave way for pilots

by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

What would happen if pilots flew without knowing where other aircraft were in the sky? There would be confusion. To eliminate the doubt from the minds of flyers, air traffic controllers are there to ensure mission success.

February 5, 2015 ×

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Air Force porters handle special cargo

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko

January 29, 2015 ×

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MACP builds KMC warrior spirit

MACP builds KMC warrior spirit

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class
Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Although the Modern Army Combatives Program is a program developed by the U.S. Army’s 2nd Ranger Battalion, it has spread throughout the military services. In buildings, motor pools and grassy patches of land all over the world, U.S. service members are sweating, struggling and coming together to learn lifesaving techniques […]

January 29, 2015 ×

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86th LRS Airmen load Herc

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg    

January 29, 2015 ×

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Airman 1st Class Austin Conway, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle mechanic, checks a tire’s pressure Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The 86th VRS is responsible for servicing more than 1,000 vehicles on and off base.

86th VRS keeps Ramstein on the road

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle repair flight keeps units on Ramstein ready for any mission that requires them to be behind the wheel.

January 22, 2015 ×

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Senior Airman Gabriel Sundstrom, 86th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, checks for damage on a battery Jan. 15 on Ramstein.

Electrifying environments through timely inspections

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether it’s taking an automobile in for preventative or restorative maintenance, trust is generally put in the hands of a specialist. The same can be said for the aircraft gracing Ramstein Air Base’s flightline.

January 22, 2015 ×

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Photo by Sgt. Daniel FriedbergA convoy of 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th Civil Support Command, vehicles moves through the forest Jan. 11 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

Army Reserve Soldiers react to roadside bombs

by Spc. Glenn M. Anderson
221st Public Affairs Detachment

Loud booms rang out across the forest on Rhine Ordnance Barracks as Soldiers from the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th Civil Support Command, encountered a simulated roadside bomb as they trained for convoy operations.

January 15, 2015 ×

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Two tanks from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division sit in a maintenance bay for cleaning and retrograde maintenance Dec. 11 at Kaiserslautern Army Depot. These tanks will return to the United States after use in the Baltic region of Europe during Operation Atlantic Resolve.

TLSC-E provides one-stop shop for OAR retrograde

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Multinational training exercises bring Soldiers and equipment from around the world together for a realistic training experience. After weeks of hard work and equipment use, it is time for the Soldiers and their gear to go home. One organization in Kaiserslautern makes equipment retrograde easy.

January 15, 2015 ×

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Staff Sgt. Katie McMahon (left), 700th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, and 1st Lt. Matthew Bogan, 700th CONS contracting officer, review a contract Dec. 16 on Kapaun Air Station. McMahon and Bogan work with other contracting officers to ensure Airmen have the resources necessary to complete any mission.

700th CONS Airmen ensure bang for buck

Story and photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

They are master negotiators, stewards of taxpayer dollars and professional shoppers.
This elite group of experienced traders in the 700th Contracting Squadron possesses a unique proficiency in shopping for the resources used by the Air Force in the KMC.

January 15, 2015 ×

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WTB-E takes part in Battle of the Bulge commemorative march

WTB-E takes part in Battle of the Bulge commemorative march

January 8, 2015 ×