86 AES sharpens skills in the sky

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Herb Andrews, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight instructor, aids a medical mannequin during an aeromedical training mission while flying to Morón Air Base, Spain, Aug. 15, 2017. Andrews and other 86th AES Airmen conducted their training mission aboard a C-130J

86 AMXS keeps the flightline hoppin’

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shane Harrigan, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance apprentice, services the liquid oxygen system on a C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 15, 2017. Liquid oxygen is converted into breathable oxygen that is

Ramstein travels at a good clip

The time has come: whether someone is ready for the next adventure or trying their best to find the good in goodbye, a permanent change of duty station might be in the near future.Moving house and home, with or without a family, has a reputation for being stressful or more trouble than it seems

65 ABG welcomes new commander at Lajes

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presided over a change of command ceremony for the 65th Air Base Group on Lajes Field, Portugal, Aug. 16, 2017.During the ceremony, Col. Daniel C. Furleigh, outgoing 65th ABG commander, relinquished command of the group to Col.

AMC commander visits 521st AMOW

U.S. Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, commander, Air Mobility Command, speaks with U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Gilliland, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during a visit to 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing units on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2017. During the visit, the

Asking the right questions: AMC command chief chats with Airmen

ATOC works around the clock to keep cargo and personnel moving

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Maintaining the inbound and outbound movement of cargo and personnel in support of Combined Joint Task Force -Operation Inherent Resolve requires careful coordination between a multitude of entities. In order for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to effectively complete its mission

Winter is coming, 86th VRS is prepared

During the spring, with the thought of the upcoming summer sun and sandy beaches filling Airmen’s thoughts, many might not be thinking about the winter season and what they need to do to prepare for it.For the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Special Purpose Airmen, that is exactly what they were

EOD detonates to educate

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight conducted an all-day training session to maintain skills and readiness at the EOD training range on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 9, 2017.The EOD technicians used improvised techniques with small cans and C-4 to create

Creative Airman improves TARRP operations

While innovation is often thought of as game-changing technology, which transforms how we operate, the Air Force needs creative thinking from ordinary Airmen like this 86th Munitions Squadron technical sergeant.