Post Tagged with: "86th Airlift Wing"

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Airlift competition

Airlift competition

Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office
November 5, 2015 ×

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A container delivery system airdrops from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron Oct. 27 at Powidz Air Base, Poland. The drop was performed during Aviation Detachment 16-1, a flying training deployment that helps crews maintain their readiness and interoperability with NATO allies.

US, Polish airmen build capabilities, partnership

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — The 86th and 182nd Airlift Wings recently participated in bilateral training with the Polish air force during Aviation Detachment 16-1 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Powidz, Poland.

November 5, 2015 ×

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Action Line: closures during training exercises

The COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE gives all Airmen, retirees, families and community members a direct link to Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander. The Action Line can be used to express constructive points of view on the policies and procedures of the base; discuss safety and security issues; and address problems, concerns or suggestions after traditional methods have been exhausted.

October 1, 2015 ×

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U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Porter, American Forces Network broadcaster, prepares a video camera for an interview Sep. 1 on Vogelweh. The interview was part of a pre-show for the World Wide Troop Talk where U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter held a live talk with troops through social media outlets.

AF, Army broadcast live from Germany

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Porter, American Forces Network broadcaster, prepares a video camera for an interview Sep. 1 on Vogelweh.

September 10, 2015 ×

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Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to teachers, school administrators and support staff from the KMC during a teacher forum Aug. 27 on Ramstein. More than 600 teachers from 11 Department of Defense Dependents Schools attended.

86th AW welcomes back DODDS teachers

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Teachers, school administrators and support staff from the KMC attended a teacher forum Aug. 27 on Ramstein.

September 3, 2015 ×

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Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon of the 86th Operations Group to Col. Gerald A. Donohue as he takes command of the group during the 86th OG change of command Aug. 5 on Ramstein. As commander of the 86th OG, Donohue will continue to support the 86th Airlift Wing’s mission by providing full spectrum airlift operations.

86th OG receives new CC

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon of the 86th Operations Group to Col. Gerald A. Donohue as he takes command of the group during the 86th OG change of command Aug. 5 on Ramstein.

August 13, 2015 ×

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks
Tricycle riders catch up to their partners at the tricycle relay race during Resilience Day Sept. 11, 2014 on Ramstein. This year's Resilience Day featured a Commander's Challenge compiled of athletic events to challenge Airmen.

86th AW to host Commander’s Challenge

by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing is scheduled to host its third Commander’s Challenge from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 9 at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center as a part of the 86th AW Resilience Day.

August 13, 2015 ×

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Team Ramstein services Air Force One

Team Ramstein services Air Force One

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 721st Aerial Port Squadron and members of the 86th Airlift Wing provided support for Air Force One distinguished visitor aircraft as President Obama stopped on his trip to Kenya July 24 and 28 on Ramstein.

August 6, 2015 ×

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Ownership: the core of units, processes, self

by Capt. John-Paul P. Adrian 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron interim commander

Ownership is at the core of a majority of our successes and failures — in the military, professional careers and our personal lives. Ownership remains at the core of these ebbs and flows.

July 30, 2015 ×

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka
Paratroopers exit a C-130J Super Hercules during International Jump Week near Alzey, Germany, July 7. During jump week, more than 200 U.S. and allied partners disembarked their designated airframes to strengthen skills and tactics while building and strengthening international relations with counterparts.

US takes partnerships to new heights

by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force and Army counterparts joined together with service members from nine allied countries to participate in International Jump Week July 6 to 10 on Ramstein.

July 16, 2015 ×