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  • The glue that binds

    Engines roared to life as the hum of the ‘birds’ flooded the tarmac, and three C-130J Super Hercules lined up to take flight during another annual training mission.  Although this forward training deployment was routine, many hours were spent planning to ensure things flowed smoothly. Staff Sgt.

  • 86th SFS welcomes new MWD

    Almost all Airmen can remember their first few months in the Air Force; going through the Military Entrance Processing Station, entering Basic Military Training, moving on to technical school and finally making it to their first duty station. But not all who put down their life to serve come on two

  • 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

  • Volunteers strengthen KMC through retiree support

    Retiring from a long military career can be a satisfying reward. Many people may look forward to retirement, but living in a foreign country may put a strain on a person's day-to-day life.Living in central Europe offers many opportunities for travel and culture. Some things that may be difficult for

  • 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

  • Expeditionary Airmen carry load of AF mission

    Hours before propellers start and wheels leave the ground, engines sit idle and everything is quiet. One group of Airmen are the first boots to step for the mission.As the first Airmen to step foot on the aircraft, they review checklists and inspect it for flight. From securing cargo to ensuring

  • CAP turns teens into cadets through summer training camp

    The Civil Air Patrol hosted its 2015 European Summer Camp at Ramstein High School, June 20 to 28, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Children ages 12 to 18, from places such as Mildenhall Air Base, England, and Stuttgart, Germany, learned common military practices such as drill and ceremony, leadership,

  • Airman brings 21st century to the AF

    Many Airmen have the opportunity to implement changes and find better procedures within their workplace, but few are able to upgrade their unit to the extant one Airman has, who was honored for his dedication.Lt. Col. Scott Case, Polygone Warrior Preparation Center Detachment 3 commander, was

  • Airmen learn to LEAD

    Airman 1st Class Dillon Fowler and Senior Airman Ryan Pastor started their days with an abrupt notification they weren't going to report straight to work. They had someone waiting for them elsewhere.Both received a call to report to their commanders' offices as fast as possible.Moments later, they

  • 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