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  • Life without Biomedical Sciences Corps

    Have you ever given thought as to what life would be like without your friendly neighborhood Biomedical Sciences Corps Officers (BSC)?  My guess would be no, unless you're a BSC, but I suspect in order to answer that question or understand how your life would be affected you would  need a bit more

  • 86th MUNS puts power in air power

    When it takes the coordination of multiple units to make a single mission happen, it can be difficult for Airmen to see the bigger picture and recognize how their efforts are impacting the overall Air Force mission.The 86th Munitions Squadron Airmen say they are fortunate to see how they fit into

  • USAFE switchboard operators connect, assist globally

    "USAFE switchboard operator, how may I help you?" is a short phrase many who have used the United States Air Forces in Europe consolidated switchboard may be familiar with. The 40 members of the Telephone Operations Facility, located on Ramstein Air Base, work 24/7, 365 days a year to service not

  • National Cervical Health Month: why you should care

    Did you know that at least 80 percent of women are exposed to the virus that causes cervical cancer during their lifetime?  Most of the time, the body's immune system gets rid of the virus before it causes harm. However, in some cases it can have dire consequences. Each year about 12,000 women are

  • HPWG 'supplements' Airmen's dietary knowledge

    On shelves in stores around the world and available online everywhere, there are hundreds of thousands of dietary supplements, energy boosters and fat-loss pills marketed to the public to have limitless potential health benefits; however, if it is too good to be true, then it probably

  • 86th AW Anti-terrorism teaches awareness, safety to KMC

    With the holiday season quickly approaching, Airmen and their families may find themselves planning trips throughout Europe, attending office holiday parties downtown or spending an evening at a Christmas market.The 86th Airlift Wing Anti-terrorism office is in charge of ensuring that while Airmen

  • 86th AW/CP demonstrates vigilance, expertise

    When Airmen think of command post, what may come to mind for many of them is the giant voice that can sometimes be heard over a loud speaker at a base. For the 86th Airlift Wing Command Post at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, the job consists of much more."We're the nerve center of the base," said Staff

  • Air Force guides family’s legacy

    Every person who raises their right hand to serve their country does so for what could be one of many personal reasons.For one family, the Air Force was not only the answer to their needs, but also the beginning of their military family story.Steve Nutt and his wife Brittany Nutt decided they were

  • 86th AW Protocol provides precision, dedication

    Throughout their career, Airmen will most likely attend an Air Force official function at some point, be it a promotion, retirement, award or a number of other possibilities.However, what many of these Airmen may not see or experience is the amount of skill, knowledge and dedication that goes into

  • Airman answers calling

    Editor's note: This is No. 1 of 3 articles in a series highlighting the accomplishments of Airmen after receiving training from the Air Force.On a pitch black October morning in 2002, the humming of engines from an Ilyushin Il-62 commercial airliner faded as it taxied away from Manas Air Base,