• Deutschland: Journey through time, forgotten pandemics

    With a focus on the current coronavirus pandemic, now is a time to reflect on how pandemics have touched and shaped Europe.According to Merriam-Webster, an epidemic is defined as “an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time.” A pandemic is defined “as an

  • Remembering D-Day; ACE exercises help USAFE operations

    ACE is a developing concept of operations intended to ensure U.S. Air Forces in Europe are ready for potential contingencies by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen are postured to provide lethal combat power across the spectrum of

  • 86 MDSS Airman establishes COVID-19 testing capabilities

    Staff Sgt. Randal L. Marks, 86th Medical Support Squadron chemistry and shipping noncommissioned officer in charge, was the first medical laboratory technician to establish COVID-19 testing capabilities in West Africa for the Department of Defense, earning him the award of Airlifter of the Week at

  • 521 AMOW welcomes German medical professionals

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing meet with medical professionals from the German air force at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2020. The medical professionals reached out to the 521st AMOW to tour their COVID-19 Transport Isolation System and explore the

  • Illuminating history: F-4 Phantom II restoration

    The 86th Maintenance Group, 86th Civil Engineer Group and the 435th Construction and Training Squadron recently completed the restoration and installation of an RF-4C Phantom II aircraft.

  • Remembering D-day; 76 years later

    To commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day, eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron performed low level formations over several different locations in France. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, D-day events were condensed from their normal week-long commemorations.

  • Beyond the Bier: Weltkindertag

    Get to know why your new neighbors celebrate, and commemorate certain holidays and observances--often with a beer.

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