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  • Firefighters conquer fears, learn life-saving skills

    For the 12 students of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Fire Academy, their final evaluation was a true test of personal strength and perseverance."We were going into a constricted space with an inch of room while fully dressed in all our gear," said Senior Airman Jodeci Mitchell, 52nd Civil Engineer

  • 721st APS knows its cargo

    Taking charge of cargo, passengers and the many processes that go into loading an aircraft, the 721st Aerial Port Squadron's mission is to develop Airmen, provide air transportation services at Ramstein and sustain three combatant commands.The 721st APS was responsible for helping move more than

  • 721st APS get personnel and cargo moving

    The 721st Aerial Port Squadron has an important role in the Air Force's mission and there are more than 500 Airmen, U.S. civilians and host nation personnel spread over a variety of flights who make the mission successful."We have a unit full of highly skilled and highly motivated aerial port

  • The Profession of Arms

    "I am an Air Force Combat Arms Instructor. My country's strength lies in the men and women I train and their weapons which I maintain." This proud heritage is upheld by the Airmen of U.S. Air Forces Europe 569th Combat Arms Training and Maintenance.The Kaiserslautern Military Community CATM

  • Physical therapy treats Airmen’s aches, pains

    Everyone has been through something in life where they needed a helping hand to get them back on their feet.Whether it's recovering from a broken bone or surgical procedure, a sprain or strain, runner's knee, sore feet or a bad back -- physical therapy can help.A physical therapist's role is helping

  • Trained tactical technicians

    Airman assigned to the 1st Communication Maintenance Squadron are in high demand providing specialized communication maintenance technicians that support cyberspace systems throughout U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility.In 2011, the 1st CMXS spent more than 5,200

  • One Airman's journey to beating cancer, exceeding standards

    "I felt like I was in an improv acting class and the teacher just said, 'OK, today we're acting out extreme shock. You have cancer ... go,'" said Staff Sgt. Kristofer Sirks, 86th Communications Squadron systems control shift supervisor.In October 2011, Sirks found out he had cancer while deployed to

  • Stage production brings AF history to life

    It's the dawn of a new century and a historic figure takes the stage as a spotlight illuminates his face.A man dressed in World War I aviator attire somberly talks about the Great War and some of the major events that went on. After he's finished speaking he bows his head and the spotlight goes

  • One Airman's road to bouncing back, getting fit

    "For me, failing my PT test in December may have been the best thing to ever happen to me," said Lt. Col. Isaac Davidson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe deputy chief of USAFE services. With help from God, friends and family he went through a two-month-long change that led to him being the best person

  • Swim lessons teach life-long skills

    He places his goggles over his eyes as he prepares to practice his kicking across the pool.He patiently waits his turn and watches as the other students in his class go ahead of him.Sean Erickson is learning to swim.Learning to swim for this 11 year old, isn't just about keeping afloat in the water;