Post Tagged with: "86th Operations Group"

Features

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer U.S. and French Airmen discuss the features of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft cockpit April 28 on Ramstein. Aircraft from the 86th Operations Group get prepared for flight almost daily to meet training requirements and mission objectives.

86th Operations Group puts ‘win’ in Wing

by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Jet engines start with a deafening roar, warming the tarmac while they await takeoff into clear blue skies.

September 8, 2016 ×

Features

Airmen from the 86th Operations Group stand in a formation before a retreat and remembrance ceremony April 29 on Ramstein.

Ramstein Airmen honor lost IFO 21 crew

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

Airmen snapped to attention to render a solemn salute as they watched the U.S. flag being lowered in front of them. More than 50 Airmen from the 86th Operations Group gathered for a remembrance ceremony and retreat April 29 on Ramstein.

May 19, 2016 ×

News

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 ×

Features

Staff Sgt. Kathleen Mustafa, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel programs NCO in charge, reads through cards to help determine her personality during a seminar hosted by the “Let’s Connect” group.

Female service members remember history, forge future

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

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March 19, 2015 ×

News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanHonor guardsmen assigned to the 496th Air Base Squadron perform during a change of command ceremony that was held recently at Moron Air Base, Spain. Moron Air Base is a geographically separated unit falling under the 86th Operations Group, which operates and maintains an airfield that supports C-130, KC-10 and KC-135 variants alongside Navy and Marine operated aircraft. The airfield is also operated in cooperation with the Spanish air force and their fighter aircraft.

86AW’s little place in Spain

July 24, 2014 ×

Features

Second Lt. Magin Day, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa watch officer, listens to a Let’s Connect seminar attendee share her experiences with staying physically fit while overcoming an injury. Airmen of all ranks attended the seminar Feb. 11 on Ramstein to discuss the importance of physical health in professional life.

Mentors make their mark

Story and photo by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On a sunny Tuesday at the Ramstein Golf Course, female Airmen of all ranks and ages gathered for a discussion. In a crowded room, women spoke and listened, relying on each other’s knowledge in an effort to learn how to tackle everyday challenges.

February 20, 2014 ×

Commentary

Commander’s view: everything counts

by Col. Ashley Salter
86th Operations Group commander

Have you ever have one of “those” mornings? I walked into my kitchen looking for one thing: a place to set my hot cup of coffee. I found lots of things: my son’s homework, a magazine, toys on the table, a book I’ve been meaning to read. So, I did what many of us do; I pushed it all aside to make a spot for my cup.

October 3, 2013 ×