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Feb. 11, 2026
Salute to life: A call to donate

Salute to Life volunteers assist participants with being added to the National Marrow Donor Registry, serving both military and civilian patients worldwide.
Feb. 9, 2026
Training for the Mission and the Medal: Staff Sgt. Curtis heads back to Olympics

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, a member of the 31st Fighter Wing Communications Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is preparing to represent Team USA on the world’s biggest stage for the second time at the XXV Olympic Winter Games.
Feb. 6, 2026
New child care home opens for military families in KMC

Leaders from the 86th Force Support Squadron celebrated the opening of a new Family Child Care home during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 4, expanding child care options for the Kaiserslautern Military Community.The new FCC home, operated by child care provider Maria Hamilton, adds to the
Feb. 6, 2026
Outgoing 86 AW executive director earns award for US-German community building

The outgoing 86th Airlift Wing executive director was presented with the “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz! Our neighbors from the USA” appreciation award for achievements in strengthening relationships between U.S. military and German Allies on Jan. 21. Renae Fischer, who has served at Ramstein for six
Feb. 4, 2026
American Red Cross gives life-saving training to base personnel

When Senior Airman Hannah Lillund heard her neighbors screaming for help last year, her training took over. Because of that, an infant is alive today. Lillund’s quick actions to clear baby Eumi’s airway became a powerful reminder across the Kaiserslautern Military Community that these skills can
Jan. 28, 2026
86th Airlift Wing to Observe Goal Day on Feb 13, 2026

The 86th Airlift Wing will observe a Goal Day on Feb. 13, 2026, in recognition of the hard work, commitment and mission success demonstrated across the wing.
Jan. 27, 2026
86th Medical Group, sister services join together in large scale mass casualty training exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group, Army, Marine Corps and Navy medical personnel assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, trained together during a Survive, Adapt and Battlefield Readiness, large-scale mass casualty exercise Jan. 22, to strengthen joint
Jan. 21, 2026
Child Development Center reopens infant care facility at Ramstein, brings fresh start for little learners

86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The Ramstein Child and Youth Programs hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 20 here to celebrate the opening of the infant care facility rooms, with an additional room as part of an expansion to increase care availability for the
Jan. 15, 2026
86th AW leadership sharpens focus with all call

The 86th Airlift Wing command team hosted an all call at the Hercules Theater here, Jan. 14 to discuss the wing’s strategic guidance and priorities. Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, 86th AW command chief, outlined how the new guidance will
Jan. 14, 2026
Keys Symposium reinforces Commander's Key Support Program

The Military and Family Readiness Center hosted the 2026 Keys Symposium on Jan. 13, bringing together Key Support Liaisons, unit leaders and helping agencies to strengthen support networks for Airmen and families across the Kaiserslautern Military Community and the 86th Airlift Wing’s geographically

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