Chief's Perspective: Analog leadership in digital times

The United States Air Force is the world's most advanced air, space and cyberspace force. Most of that can be attributed to you -- our outstanding Airmen -- but technology also plays a huge role. Advanced tools help us maintain an advantage over our adversaries. Technology has enabled our continuing

86th Civil Engineer Group provides solid support

The 86th Civil Engineer Group supports worldwide contingency operations with highly trained, fully equipped civil engineer Airmen. These Airmen provide, operate, maintain, protect and divest infrastructure to perform Air Force missions within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The 86th

Rock climbing at Ramstein's Outdoor Recreation Center

A break from school, Ramstein's summer camp students enjoyed the rock wall at the Outdoor Recreation Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 12, 2012. The Outdoor Recreation's $28 million facility offers something for climbers of all abilities. It's textured composite-material rock wall stands

Staying proficient; 86th Security Forces Squadron Defenders

The 86th Security Forces Squadron is responsible for safe guarding the base, resources, and protecting Ramstein Airmen and their families. Other responsibilities include maintaining the armory and arming posts throughout the base, information security and military working dog activities. Defenders

Pounding pavement: fighting cancer one step at a time

"Ready. Set. Go!"Those were the magic words said by the children of Tech. Sgt. Rob Murphy, 86th Communications Squadron, to kick off the 10K run held in his honor here July 7."Rob was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive kind of sarcoma earlier this year," said Krissie Murphy, Rob's wife. "He loved

Multimedia productions

Telling the Air Force story to a global audience requires trained communicators with skills ranging from photography and broadcasting to journalism. Public Affairs specialists are essential to upholding the public image of the Air Force. PA specialists are tasked to provide documentation of Air

Weather Watch

The 21st Operational Weather Squadron's mission is to provide commanders and operators with highly accurate, timely and relevant environmental situational awareness in support of U.S. Air Force, Joint and Combined operations across the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of

KMC Rockin' 4th celebration

Shaving heads, raising money

More than 80 men and women shaved their heads for the St. Baldrick's Foundation at Donnelly Park here June 30.The third-annual "Shave your head for childhood cancer" event generated more than $18,000 in donations, surpassing last year's total of $12,000.According to their website, the St. Baldrick's

86th Dental Squadron; A reason to Cheese

The 86th Dental Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, provides many services including:  oral health assessments, cleanings, retainers, bridges, dentures, crowns, implants and fittings for mouth gear.  On an average month, the clinic provides care to 950 Airmen, designated visitors, host nation