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  • Wing receives additional C-130Js, increased capability

    The 86th Airlift Wing's C-130J fleet increased by two recently as Lockheed Martin delivered the 11th and 12th of the newest version Hercules to the Air Force bound for the 37th Airlift Squadron.Third Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc accepted one of the aircraft, number 8609, at the

  • CRG, Army build airborne partnership with France

    Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group enhanced the relationship between U.S. and French military forces March 1 through 5 here as part of a French airborne mission.Consisting of 19 Airmen from the CRG and eight Soldiers from the 5th Quartermaster Company based out of Panzer Kaserne,

  • KMC units take Air Force-level A1 awards

    The deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services recently announced the 2009 award winners for the A1 community."The A1 community is ready, engaging and constantly leaning forward to support Airmen and taking care of their families," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton. "While celebrating the

  • POV inspection center offers free help

    The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron Privately Owned Vehicle Inspection Center on Kapaun is available to provide a free mechanical inspection members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community. With more than 30,000 vehicles inspected each year, the center's goal is to ensure POVs are in accordance

  • COMUSAFE visits 86th AW, discusses future challenges

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander recognized the contributions of 86th Airlift Wing Airmen to the U.S. military, as well as to all of Europe during his visit here March 2.Though a frequent customer of many of the services the wing provides due to his residency here, Gen. Roger A. Brady's visit

  • Silver Flag builds NATO partnerships

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe's top priority is to partner with the Joint and Combined team to win today's fight. To achieve this priority, USAFE Airmen often work side by side with other nations, learning from each other's missions and how each country trains for contingencies. The latest USAFE Silver

  • School board forum opens avenue for raising concerns

    The Department of Defense Dependent Schools Europe Kaiserslautern District School Advisory Board, comprised of representatives from each school committee, held a public forum here Feb. 23.Parents, school administrators, members from the district office and Air Force and Army representatives attended

  • Prescriptions refill machine set to open in KMCC

    With the amount of responsibility today's Airmen face, the 86th Medical Group will introduce a way to relieve some of the everyday hassles and inconveniences.The 86th MDG is scheduled to open up the first ScriptCenter, prescription refill pick-up machine, here at the Kaiserslautern Military