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DPAA call on Global Gateway for transport

DPAA call on Global Gateway for transport

Photos by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

       

July 8, 2021 ×

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The Army’s Tuition Assistance Program continues to assist Soldiers, despite glitches

The Army’s Tuition Assistance Program continues to assist Soldiers, despite glitches

The U.S. Army’s Tuition Assistance Program will continue to provide Soldiers with funds to assist in paying for voluntary higher education courses while the Army works to make improvements to its new tuition-assistance website. “Soldiers will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses up to their authorized amount and will have […]

June 25, 2021 ×

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Air force delegates from multiple Eastern European U.S. partner nations pose for a group photo during a European Partnership Flight event at Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary, June 7, 2021. USAFE-AFAFRICA and the Hungarian air forces cohosted the week-long event, where discussions focused on the Agile Combat Employment concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Ridge Miller)

Stronger together: EPF event fosters effective military relationships

The Hungarian air force co-hosted European Partnership Flight 2021 alongside United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa at Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary, from June 6-12.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Wade, 52nd Operations Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of aircrew flight equipment quality assurance, center right, demonstrates the use of a joint combined aircrew system tester training system at the 21st tactical air base in April 2021. JCASTs are used to equip aircrew with the right amount of oxygen needed to keep flying in the event of high altitudes. (Courtesy Photo)

Proactive deterrence in action: 435 CRSS air advisors train Czechian AF

The 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron air advisor team is leading the way in building partner capacity by training NATO countries such as the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Lithuania.

June 25, 2021 ×

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KMC Blotter – June 25, 2021

June 14 2:25 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern June 15 10:02 a.m.: Lost USAREUR license plate at Ramstein Air Base June 16 9:34 a.m.: Fleeing the scene in Weilerbach 5:03 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 10:42 p.m.: Loud noise complaint in Steinwenden June 17 8:03 a.m.: Major traffic […]

June 25, 2021 ×

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Wiesbaden community celebrates  Army’s 246th Birthday

Wiesbaden community celebrates Army’s 246th Birthday

Story & photos by Connie Dickey
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

WIESBADEN — The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community gathered at the Wiesbaden Clay Kaserne Gym June 14 to celebrate the Army’s 246th birthday. The community was treated to a special cake, hotdogs and drinks provided by the United Service Organizations and athletic events for all ages. The Military Equal Opportunity […]

June 17, 2021 ×

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Lifestyle, performance medicine shows promising impact on Airman, Guardian readiness

Lifestyle, performance medicine shows promising impact on Airman, Guardian readiness

by Shireen Bedi
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

A new medical approach is being offered to Airmen and Guardians, which has shown to improve and sustain medical readiness and health by taking a more patient-driven, whole body approach to care. The Air Force Medical Service endorsed the creation of Lifestyle and Performance Medicine to improve how providers address […]

June 17, 2021 ×

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KMC Blotter – June 18, 2021

June 7 6:25 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 7 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 7:55 a.m.: Lost USAREUR license plate at the KMC LED 9:17 a.m.: Lost USAREUR license plate at the KMC LED 12:10 p.m.: Fleeing the scene in Kaiserslautern 1:40 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach 3:30 p.m.: Major traffic […]

June 17, 2021 ×

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Air Force coins official Maintenance Duty Uniform, adds immediate wear of tactical OCP caps

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Maintenance Duty Uniform Air Force commanders of units with aircraft maintenance, industrial and other labor intensive Air Force Specialty Codes will have the option to authorize wear of a standardized, maintenance duty uniform, also referred to as coveralls, which may be worn on a day-to-day basis upon publication of the […]

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Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, supply shortages have been popping up in everything from lumber to computer chips to new cars. These shortfalls are likely to affect some service members and their families this summer during the typically busy permanent change of station, or PCS, season. According to a newly released […]

June 17, 2021 ×