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  • Crossroads: Legend of the white eagle

    There once was a tale of three brothers, Lech, Čech and Rus, who all lived in a small village. As time passed, their families grew to such a size that the town could no longer support them; so they set out in different directions to find a new home.Rus went to the east, while Čech travelled west.

  • Body of stowaway found in Ramstein aircraft

    During a post-flight maintenance inspection of an 86th Airlift Wing assigned C-130J on Sunday night at Ramstein Air Base, the body of an apparent stowaway was found in a compartment above the aircraft's rear landing gear. American and German emergency responders were summoned, removed the body, and

  • 2014 Viking Challenge a huge hit

    This year's Viking Challenge started with a bang as more than 1,500 participants began their 24-hour run/walk-a-thon at the Pulaski Park track July 25.The fundraiser was comprised of KMC staff and technical sergeants that provide mentorship to NCOs. "I am truly grateful to have been given the

  • Moron Air Base, 496th ABS changes command

    Lt. Col. John Preston took command of the 496th Air Base Squadron during a ceremony June 15, 2014, on Moron Air Base, Spain. Lt. Col. Daniel Furleigh relinquished command to Preston after 15 months of serving as the commander. The 86th Operations Group commander Col. Ashley Salter, officiated the

  • 721st APS design saves money, time through innovation

    Unused forklift tines, a sheet of diamond-plated metal and one yard of steel hose.The list of spare parts technician Thomas Geibel read did not seem like much to modify a standard dolly, but it would save Ramstein Air Base's 721st Aerial Port Squadron in at least three ways: time, money and

  • 521st AMOW welcomes new commander

    The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Nancy Bozzer, June 18.As the wing's commander, Bozzer expedites maximum war-fighting and humanitarian effects for America through rapid and precise global air mobility in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Bozzer recently sat

  • Airmen urged to travel safe

    Taking a few extra safety precautions can make the difference between enjoying travel without mishaps and becoming a victim.Europe provides a plethora of historical and cultural hot spots. For some, being in Europe is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."The first thing I usually tell people is to take

  • 435th AGOW, 435th AEW welcome new command chief

    The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing welcomed its new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Samuel T. Simmons. As the command chief, Simmons advises the commander and is responsible for the health and welfare, professional development, training, combat readiness,