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  • US, NATO allies take flight at Polygone

    The Polygone Electronic Warfare Range extended their capabilities with the opening of the Polygone Control Center in Bann, Germany, March 18.With the PCC, Polygone operators talk to aircraft through a simulator that lets them send virtual threats to test pilots on their reactions during enemy

  • Child’s dream turned pilot’s reality

    First was the silence, then anxiety took hold. There was nothing the 12-year-old boy could do, except hold his father's hand and wait for the ... boom!The jet flew past and the audience exploded with excitement, screaming for the next performance. However, the child did not move. He only reached out

  • Mental health promotes healthy thinking

    The 86th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic offers a new Healthy Thinking and Relaxation Class, developed to help individuals identify beliefs they have that can sometimes become alarming and/or inaccurate. The class helps people develop attitudes and beliefs which are consistent with

  • Universal language breaks barriers

    With many languages around the world, communication can be a challenge between nations.  One group of Airmen makes it easier with the use of an international language--music.The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch 'n Go ensemble works to spread joy and raise morale for audiences across Europe,

  • No mission pause with Paws Abroad

    When military commitments arise, it can be stressful making sure personal responsibilities are taken care of. When it comes to four-legged, furry or even scaly family members, wanting the best possible care at little or no cost can sometimes be nearly impossible to find.For 17 current volunteer

  • To shoot or not to shoot

    Excessive use of force by law enforcement is a topic which has plagued U.S. headlines more than once in the year 2014.  While the civilian police force is responsible for deescalating a situation at the lowest level, the military is held to the same standard. Although tackling issues with no harm to

  • Reach of resilience

    The vow to put service before self can sometimes promote the necessity of resilience. One Airman at Ramstein practices resilience every day to help guide Airmen to success.As a career assistance advisor, Master Sgt. Etienne Tousignant, 86th Force Support Squadron, uses his life lessons to advise

  • Postal services deliver peace of mind

    Dealing with mail can be a nerve wrecking experience. Will it arrive on time? Will it be safe? What if it's lost?With these questions in mind, the 86th Communication Squadron postal specialists do their parts to make sure parcels are delivered efficiently and safely."A lot of people look at our job

  • A chaplain's story: legacy, life, love

    As a young boy growing up in West Palm Beach, Florida, Matthew Boyd understood he was destined to serve. With two granddads in World War I and a father's return home after World War II, he simply knew he was born to be a warrior.Now a major in the Air Force, Boyd continues the family tradition of

  • Retiree office offers one-stop shopping

    When it comes to retirement, individuals can be swamped with a vast amount of information available from a variety of organizations. When closing one chapter in life and moving into the next, this information can become confusing and overwhelming.Members who are nearing retirement can rest easy