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  • 86th AMXS and MXS Airmen, Keep birds in the air

    They come fresh out of high school and into the Air Force, entrusted with thousands of lives, millions of dollars in cargo and repairing the greatest fleet in the Air Force.This is the heavy obligation hung over the heads of new Airmen in the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 86th Maintenance

  • General inspections lead to specific results

    There may come a time when an issue arises which seems it cannot be resolved through the chain of command. When that occurs, Airmen may turn to the office of the Inspector General.The IG works to ensure all Airmen receive fair and equitable treatment, free of reprisal or consequence."In the

  • Healing through strong shoulders and open ears

    A thick fog fills the air covering any light brought by the sun. Rain begins to fall and along with it the temperature. Soaked and surrounded by the cold, thoughts of being away from family and friends creep in and any happiness left quickly disappears. When all hope seems to be lost, you hear a

  • Honor Guards mission, deeper than patriotism

    Standing motionless in the rain or snow awaiting to be freed by a single command. Once the order is given all movements are executed with precision and with no emotion shown to the audience.As the crowd watches you, amazed to witness no element brought by nature can break your determination a

  • Lighting up the mission, 786th CES

    Airmen from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron work day and night to maintain all the interior and exterior electrical systems on base to keep Ramstein at night. "I think it's really important what we do here," said Staff Sgt. Valdir Freitas, 786th CES electrical technician. "Without us providing and

  • AF provides the tools to reach higher

    From the first time people open their eyes they are always learning. Growing up, parents, teachers, coaches and many other people have stressed the importance of education, but in some circumstances, such as being an Airman, people need to be educated on how to get an education. That's why the 86th

  • When a fire burns it spreads

    Airmen of the 4th Air Support Operation Group possess many qualities, however one Airman possesses a unique desire to learn, drive to engage and distinguished flame igniting a passion to pick up and play a wide variety of instruments which refuses to be extinguished.Tech. Sgt. Clarissa Padilla, 4th

  • Ramstein’s four-legged guardians

    Ensuring the safety of the public, standing vigilant and constantly on the lookout for danger is the way of the military working dog.Sacrificing a life of luxury to be a hero among men and beast alike, bringing freedom to those who wish to have it, and guard against those who want to take it away,

  • USAFE Airmen tuning American impression overseas

    How does U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa speak to more than a quarter of the world's population, without saying a word?They do it one note at a time, using the USAFE Band."We speak the international language of music," said Staff Sgt. Chantelle Friedman, regional band clarinet

  • 86th FSS gives back to the community

    Raising community morale year round is spearheaded by the 86th Force Support Squadron with activities and events including the Rockin' 4th of July, NCAA basketball games, organizing U.S.O. events and awarding prizes to the community.By giving back and organizing events around the KMC, the 86th FSS