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Senior Airman Jeffery Halda, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron hydrants technician, observes a liquid oxygen tank Sept. 3 on Ramstein.

Cryogenics makes it easy to breathe

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

Breathing is one of the most basic, involuntary and often overlooked human actions. At higher altitudes, breathing can quickly become one of the most conscious thoughts as it becomes harder to do.

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Courtesy photoNegligent cooking, such as pouring water on a grease fire, is the No. 1 cause of residential fires.

Stay fire safe around the house

by Master Sgt. Edward J. Seeley Sr.
NCOIC, fire prevention

As we are nearing the anniversary of one of the largest disasters of the 19th century — the great Chicago fire of Oct. 8, 1871 — we must remind ourselves of the importance of safe fire practices.

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A C-130 from the Air National Guard waits on the Ramstein flightline Sept. 3 just days before being loaded up with Army and Air Force paratroopers to support the Steadfast Javelin II exercise. Steadfast Javelin II is a NATO-led exercise involving more than 2,000 service members from several nations. The exercise takes place across Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

Allied partners project power in real-time exercise

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan

               

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Knight’s Brigade teaches future leaders

by Sgt. Daniel L. Wyatt
16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

In back of the formation are Soldiers with odd looking circle emblems where familiar Army rank would usually be located. On their faces, you can see signs of anxiety, excitement, confidence and even a little doubt.

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86th Airman finds true passion in career

86th Airman finds true passion in career

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bowcock
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

Southwest Asia — Let’s face it. Every guy has an inner child screaming to get out. And what little boy doesn’t like ripping apart his toys and making a mess of things? But the older most men get the more expensive and fancier the toys. Christopher Moore, vehicle mechanic from […]

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Airmen perform air insertion training

Photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart

           

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Capt. Spanky goes to Sweden

This past weekend my human took me out to see the second largest city in Sweden: Gothenburg.

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Ramstein, Spangdahlem let the dogs out

Ramstein, Spangdahlem let the dogs out

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

The 86th Security Forces Squadron on Ramstein held a friendly competition with the 52nd SFS from Spangdahlem Air Base Aug. 29 on Ramstein.

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USAREUR Soldiers, officers to compete for USAREUR’s best

by U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Thirty top Soldiers, NCOs and junior officers from U.S. Army Europe’s major subordinate units will compete in USAREUR’s 2014 Best Warrior Competition and Best Junior Officer Competition Sept. 14 to 19 at the Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwöhr, Germany.

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435th AGOW leaders combine thoughts

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Senior leaders throughout the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing gathered at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to discuss several aspects of their wing.

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