Comm Airmen prepare for largest transformation in AF history

Twenty communications Airmen stationed in Germany took part in a training exercise Sept. 18 to 24 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, as preparation for the largest transformation in the history of Air Force communications to be completed this October. When it's all said and done, more than 27,000 enlisted

Joint, international partnerships showcased at Operation Market Garden anniversary

Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing celebrated Holland's independence alongside joint and international partners during the 65th anniversary of the largest airborne assault of World War II Sept. 14 to 20 in the Netherlands. Operation Market Garden liberated several Dutch cities, though did not capture

1st CMXS Airmen complete site survey for future tactical air navigation system

The 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron completed the final site survey for the installation of a Tactical Air Navigation System at Camp Turzii, Romania Sept. 14-18. During the five day process, a two- man special communications team looked at the site to ensure all the correct materials were

Efficiency in the Gym Pays Dividends

Every month, the 86th Airlift Wing recognizes those members who earn a perfect 100 on their annual physical fitness assessment with a certificate or letter of recognition and their picture displayed in the base paper. In previous months, we've interviewed a Captain and a Staff Sergeant who were able

AAFES opens at the KMCC

Airmen ensure communications capability for joint, coalition success

A team of five Airmen from the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron is contributing to the ultimate success of the Air Force mission and so much more by maintaining what would appear, other than some radio towers, as an empty field in England. The Airmen are part of the 1st CMXS's Cable and

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Ramstein to open final phase of KMCC, world’s largest AAFES store

The third and final phase of the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center is set to open Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony that will formally begin operations at the largest base exchange in the world. The newest Army and Air Force Exchange Service store is scheduled to open to customers at 9

First ever KMC Half Marathon jumps off to success

Two hundred and forty three runners participated in the first ever Kaiserslautern Military Community Half Marathon Sept. 12 on Ramstein Air Base, as excitement and good weather filled the air. Participants from Ramstein; Bamberg, Germany; Baumholder, Germany; and Stuttgart, Germany, began the

86th MDG powder puff wins big despite rain

Through rain or shine, the game must go on. In true football fashion, this was exactly the case as the 86th Medical Group women's powder puff football team trumped the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron team 25-7 Sept. 14 on Vogelweh Military Complex as rain gushed from the sky. Coming back from an