Post Tagged with: "86th Airlift Wing"

News

Ramstein Airmen socialize during the reopening of the newly renovated Wings Lounge Dec. 5 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. The lounge was created for Airmen to be able to relax and have a good time with other Airmen and service members.

Renovated ‘Wings Lounge’ flies in with fresh look

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein Wings Lounge reopened in the Ramstein Officers’ Club Dec. 5, unveiling new decor that embraces the past, present and future of Airmen here.

December 11, 2014 ×

News

Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, serves turkey to KMC members on Thanksgiving Day at the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility. Mordente and several other leaders 
volunteered to help serve a Thanksgiving meal for KMC Airmen and their families.

86th AW leaders give thanks to Airmen

Photos by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur

     

December 4, 2014 ×

News

Senior Airman Andrey Antonyuk, 603rd Air and Space Communications Squadron RF transmissions technician, and Senior Airman Jeremy Walkes, 86th Communications Squadron Special Missions Flight Satellite Communications technician, bag a customer’s groceries during a two-day commissary bagging event for Operation Warm Heart Nov. 23 on Ramstein. Operation Warm Heart consists of two voluntary events, commissary bagging and the “Ring A Bell” campaign, which raise money for Airmen and families in need during the holiday season.

Operation Warm Heart brings holiday cheer to KMC

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern Military Community first sergeants held a voluntary commissary bagging event in support of Operation Warm Heart Nov. 22 and 23 at the Ramstein Commissary.

December 4, 2014 ×

News

Tech. Sgt. Holly Bambarger, 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate paralegal, completes a will for a Ramstein member Nov. 25 on Ramstein. Bambarger recently won the Air Force Outstanding Paralegal NCO of the Year for her accomplishments, demonstrating superior initiative, technical skills, leadership, attorney/paralegal teaming, and devotion to duty at home station and overseas locations.

Ramstein paralegal named best of best

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

It starts with one 10-inch book, and then one becomes 10 books. The planning and research takes hours if not days, but she knows helping her peers become better is important. She believes in what she is doing and is willing to sacrifice the time and weekends to ensure a successful legal system.

December 4, 2014 ×

Lifestyle

Courtesy photo

10 tips for Thanksgiving safety

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Family and friends excitedly gather to show their gratitude, ovens are working overtime and savory aromas fill the air.

November 20, 2014 ×

Commentary

Daughter, Sister, Airman

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

I am an Airman in the U.S. Air Force. I am also a niece, cousin, sister and daughter.

November 20, 2014 ×

Lifestyle

Courtesy photoAdvent calendars help count down the days until Christmas. Children open the first door Dec. 1.

Germans observe Advent traditions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Advent season begins Nov. 30 and continues for four weeks until Christmas. The word Advent comes from the Latin verb “advenare,” which means “to arrive” and indicates the coming of Christ.

November 20, 2014 ×

News

Photo by Senior Airman Jordan CastelanChief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, is apprehended by Brutus, an 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, in a demonstration showcasing the capabilities of 86th SFS MWD handlers Oct. 28 on Ramstein. Dogs have been used in conjunction with military forces for centuries and are prized for their abilities to detect, discover and detain hostile forces.

Chief gets eaten up

November 20, 2014 ×

Sports

Courtesy photoThe Landstuhl running association LLG holds its traditional Christmas run around the Christmas market Nov. 30. 
The event includes a children’s and main run.

26th Christmas run to race past Christmas market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Landstuhl running association LLG will sponsor its 26th Christmas run Nov. 30.

November 20, 2014 ×

Lifestyle

Photo by City of KaiserslauternThe Christmas market set up in front of Stiftskirche in Kaiserslautern offers many food specialties, the traditional Glühwein and a merry-go-round for children.

Ring in the holidays at German Christmas markets

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Walking through the center of town, shoppers can tell Christmas is only a few weeks away. Window displays show holiday decorations, and Christmas markets in stores offer anything having to do with the holidays, such as ornaments, Christmas cookies and chocolate Santa Clauses.

November 20, 2014 ×