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  • 786th FSS FAC keeps Airmen fit to fight

    As part of the overall Airman concept, each individual is required to complete a fitness assessment at least once a year. In order to be fit for the mission, these tests are crucial to the Air Force's success.Though these assessments may be nerve-wracking and stressful for some, what many people may

  • Don’t Underestimate German Beer

    One of the many joys of living in Germany is the opportunity to sample a variety of German beer.  Those that are connoisseurs have probably had  wheat beers such as the "Weizenbier" or "Hefeweizen," pale beers, "Altbier" or "Pilsener," or dark beers, "Bock" or "Dunkles."  But what many Americans may

  • Motorcyclists spring into right mindset

    As the year rolls into spring, so too will many of the motorcycle riders in the Kaiserslautern Military Community as they come out to enjoy a ride in the warmer weather.In preparation for the increased presence of riders, the 86th Airlift Wing Safety office held a pre-season motorcycle safety

  • Bowling for supervision, leadership w/ ‘The Huddle’

    The cracking sounds of bowling pins being violently struck and shuffled to the back of the lane are a fitting background noise as a small group of young Airmen receive drops of wisdom from several senior enlisted visitors.One of the guests to stop by the senior NCO-led, monthly meeting, nicknamed

  • What does “drinking responsibly” mean?

    Have you ever ordered a glass of wine, beer or a shot of liquor and when it arrived, thought "that's it?" The likely reason is because most restaurants measure their drinks but when we pour our own drinks, we often overestimate what a standard drink size actually is.In the Alcohol and Drug Abuse

  • 86th AW, 435th AGOW communicate through EO

    The 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity office conducted an out-and-about with 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Airmen to ensure Airmen are being treated fairly, are communicating effectively and are satisfied with their workplaces.The Airmen had the opportunity to speak with Tech. Sgt. Shajita

  • A journey to JTAC

    Senior Airman Tormod Lillekroken makes a joke and flashes a smile to his teammate next to him as his eyes dart from the map in his hand to an old car about 500 meters in the distance. This is his target, and he's attempting to pinpoint its exact location. Shielded by bushes on a high hill, he peeks

  • Different uniform, same school of leadership

    Amidst the halls and classrooms of the 86th Force Support Squadron's Airman Leadership School, Airmen are engulfed in a culture of their own as they develop their leadership skills. However, joining these Airmen is a uniform pattern, a cultural background and a service member from a branch different

  • 86th MMS keeps USAFE Forward, Ready, Now

    The 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron keeps U.S. Air Forces in Europe mission-ready by storing and maintaining equipment and assets.The Central Regional Storage Facility, a geographically separated unit from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, has more than 500,000 square feet of storage facility

  • 86th FSS recycles, disposes of vehicles

    It's a rainy day in Germany and people are driving down the autobahn to work. Suddenly, a glimmer of light flashes on the dashboard; the check engine light. Continuing the drive can be dangerous, but a local towing service fee may not be in the budget. The 86th Force Support Squadron Ramstein