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Airlifter of the Week: 86th MMS Airman lauded as ‘rock star’

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, left, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, lauds U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tiffany Leese, 86th AW noncommissioned officer in charge of maintenance, during a gathering of her peers and leadership on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019. Leese epitomizes the core value of excellence for her superior work performance, to include maintaining the Air Force’s largest reserve aircraft armament equipment account worth more than $92 million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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Seasonal Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder commonly develops in late fall and may last through the winter. There is no specific cause for it, but a lack of sunlight is thought to have an impact on certain brain chemicals and circadian rhythm, which can lead to depression. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
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Financial readiness is mission readiness: Air Force rolls out new financial readiness training

New financial readiness training requirements are scheduled to go into effect Nov. 15, 2019. This new training is to prepare Airmen of all ranks to be financially ready for a variety of situations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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Former 86th WWII pilot laid to rest after 75 years

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Herschel H. Mattes (Courtesy photo)
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USAFE NCOA: Primed and ready for students to learn

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Smiley, Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy commandant, addresses attendees during a ribbon cutting event for the reopening of the NCOA on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 1, 2019. Kisling NCOA was closed for six months to complete renovations in order to improve the educational environment for students and instructors. (Courtesy Photo)
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55th Annual Ramstein Bazaar

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and members of the 86th Airlift Wing cut the opening ribbon for the bazaar at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2019. The annual bazaar raises money for the base and features a variety of vendors selling food and other merchandise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Sanchez)
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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Laurel “Buff” Burkel, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador, speaks to the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. Burkel shared her story of recovery and overcoming the obstacles she faced after surviving a helicopter crash on Oct. 11, 2015, in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)
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191018-F-KY598-1036

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Laurel “Buff” Burkel, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador, shares a picture of her recovery from a helicopter crash with the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. Burkel underwent months of rehabilitation to make a full recovery and return to flying status, aided by the help of family, friends and fellow Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)
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191018-F-KY598-1026

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Laurel “Buff” Burkel, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador, points to a slide of the helicopter crash she survived during a resiliency speech at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. The accident left her with a broken neck and the loss of five team members, including U.S. Air Force Maj. Phyllis Pelky and Master Sgt. Greg Kuhse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence takes a photo with an Airman at an all-call on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. After addressing Airmen, Pence took time to meet them and show his support for their dedication to freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence addresses Airmen at an all-call on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. Pence spoke to Ramstein Airmen about their role in maintaining peace and security within the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence addresses Airmen at an all-call on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. During the address, Pence acknowledged a successful negotiation with Turkey which resulted in a cease-fire in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
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Military members get active with special needs children

A child plays during a “Vogelweh Gym Session,” at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 9, 2019. During the sessions, special needs children pair up with an active duty “buddy” to play games like basketball, jump rope, and hula hoop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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Military members get active with special needs children

U.S. Airmen play duck, duck, goose with special needs children at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 9, 2019. On the second Wednesday of every month during the school year, active duty members gather at the Vogelweh Fitness Center to play with special needs children of DoD service members for fun and physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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Military members get active with special needs children

U.S. Airmen and the child of a DoD service member congratulate each other after a “Vogelweh Gym Session” at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 9, 2019. Active duty service members are invited to sign up and play with special needs children on the second Wednesday of each month during the school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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Military members get active with special needs children

A child chases a U.S. Airman during a round of duck, duck, goose at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 9, 2019. Special needs children have the opportunity to get physical fitness and form connections with active duty service members during “Vogelweh Gym Sessions” on the second Wednesday of every month during the school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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Military members get active with special needs children

Active duty service members, teachers, and special needs children play together at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 9, 2019. “Vogelweh Gym Sessions,” which have been running for more than two years, pair service members and special needs children to play and build relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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86th AMDS

A group of U.S. Air Force service members from the 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron pose in front of a medical transport shuttle at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2019. The Airmen were part of a larger group that welcomed wounded warriors who visited the base a week before. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
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86th AW leadership leads the way, gets their flu shots

Scott Lockard, 86th Airlift Wing vice director, receives his flu shot in the wing conference room at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 7, 2019. Government civilian employees are not required to receive the flu vaccine but are encouraged to receive it to prevent illness during the flu season. The 86th Medical Group is scheduled to distribute vaccines to walk-ins, Oct. 16, at the Southside Fitness Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)
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86th AW leadership leads the way, gets their flu shots

U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, receives his flu vaccine in the wing conference room at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 7, 2019. The yearly flu vaccine is mandatory for all military members to prevent illness during the flu season. The 86th Medical Group is scheduled to distribute vaccines to walk-ins, Oct. 16, at the Southside Fitness Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)
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