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OCOLA to increase for KMC service members 15 August

This layout and design graphic was created for social media at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 23, 2024. It depicts text writing “Changes to KMC OCOLA per Pay Period" with a graph showing the changes to the OCOLA pay taking place Aug. 15, 2024. (Courtesy graphic)

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OCOLA to increase for KMC service members 15 August

This layout and design graphic was created for social media at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 23, 2024. This layout and design graphic depicts text writing “OCOLA increased for KMC members" with a photo of the 86th Airlift Wing emblem. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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240722-F-EV810-1002

A graphic displays the process for undergoing a permanent change of station with a dog. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new requirements for dogs entering the United States. Changes like these emphasize the importance of being proactive when planning your pet's PCS. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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240729-F-GR961-1382

U.S. Army Spc. James Robinson, 4th Battalion,133rd Field Artillery Regiment M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) crewmember, ties down the 38,000 pound-vehicle on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 29, 2024. The loadmasters and HIMARS crewmembers deflated the tires and measured the height to make sure the 38,000 pound-vehicle could fit properly. This was a part of High Mobility Rocket System Rapid Insertion training which displayed NATO’s capabilities of rapidly moving and operating rocket systems across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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240729-F-GR961-1352

U.S. Air Force 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters and U.S. Army National Guard 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) crewmembers measure the vehicle height before loading it into a C-130J, at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 29, 2024. The loadmasters and HIMARS crewmembers deflated the tires and measured the height to make sure the 38,000 pound-vehicle could fit properly. This was a part of High Mobility Rocket System Rapid Insertion training which displayed NATO’s capabilities of rapidly moving and operating rocket systems across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Bridges, 4th Battalion,133rd Field Artillery Regiment M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) crewmember, deflates tires before loading onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 29, 2024. To fit the HIMARS into the cargo bay, the loadmasters and HIMARS crewmembers deflated the tires, measured the height and weighed the vehicle to calculate the amount of chains needed to properly secure it on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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240729-F-GR961-1315

U.S. Army National Guard 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) crewmembers simulate firing rockets during rapid insertion training at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 29, 2024. After being transported by a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, and a Belgian Air Component A400M Atlas, demonstrated being able conduct operations within minutes after landing. This displays the NATO forces capabilities of rapidly moving and operating rocket systems across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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240729-F-GR961-1267

U.S. Army National Guard M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) crewmembers from the 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment demonstrate quickly setting up the radio communication system and simulate firing rockets after landing at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 29, 2024. This rapid insertion training involved U.S. Airmen working with Belgian and Finnish air forces who participated in and observed the transportation of the vehicle by plane. This capability is an example of the U.S. Air Forces’ Agile Combat Employment concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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240729-F-GR961-1191

U.S. Air Force Maj. Riley Miller, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, and USAF Tech. Sgt. Hayden Thomas, 37th AS loadmaster, tie down a U.S. Army National Guard M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), from the 133rd Field Artillery Regiment, into a C-130J at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 29, 2024. To fit the HIMARS into the cargo bay, the loadmasters and HIMARS crewmembers deflated the tires, measured the height and weighed the vehicle to calculate the amount of chains needed to properly secure it on the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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240729-F-GR961-1095

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zatavious Warren, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a U.S. Army National Guard M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), from the 133rd Field Artillery Regiment, into a C-130J Super Hercules at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, July 29, 2024. To fit the vehicle into the cargo bay, the loadmasters and HIMARS crewmembers deflated the tires, measured the height and weight of the vehicle to calculate the amount of chains needed to properly secure it on the plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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240729-F-GR961-1088

U.S. Army National Guard 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment members deflate the tires of a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) before loading onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. To fit the HIMARS into the cargo bay, the loadmasters and HIMARS crewmembers deflated the tires, measured the height and weight of the vehicle. This was a part of High Mobility Rocket System Rapid Insertion training which displayed NATO’s capabilities of rapidly moving and operating rocket systems across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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240729-F-GR961-1033

U.S. Airmen with the 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters and pilots prepare the cargo bay to transport a U.S. Army National Guard M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The 37th AS transported the HIMARS to Chievres Air Base, Belgium, demonstrating Ramstein’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities of quickly moving offensive equipment around the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Land Component Korporal Andy Gevaerts, and Belgian Land Component Korporal Ramses Van Gool, Air Delivery Platoon members, secure a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. HIRAIN operations provide rapid mobility of lethal and accurate fire capabilities all across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Korporal Ramses Van Gool, Air Delivery Platoon members, tie down a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The M142 HIMARS is a light multiple rocket launcher system developed in the late 1990s and allows for rapid deployment of weapons capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Air Component Warrant Officer Roly Hartwell, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster instructor, guides a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The HIMARS was transported to Chievres Air Base, Belgium, where crews tested their ability to quickly deploy, effectively engage targets and redeploy, ensuring worldwide combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Air Component 1st Sergeant Major An Adriaenssen, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster, and Belgian Air Component Warrant Officer Roly Hartwell, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster instructor, prepare to load a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. U.S. service members collaborated with the Belgian Armed Forces to plan and execute joint training to increase the airlift capabilities of NATO partners within the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

Belgian Air Component Warrant Officer Roly Hartwell, 20th Squadron Transport Conversion Unit loadmaster instructor, opens the bay doors on a Belgian A400M Atlas during a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. The A400M Atlas cargo hold offers 340 cubic meters of space and can accommodate payloads of up to 37 tons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

U.S. Air Force and Belgian Air Component members discuss the features of a Belgian A400M Atlas during an M142 High Mobility Rocket System Rapid Insertion training (HIRAIN) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. During the training, a U.S. Army National Guard HIMARS were flown on an A400M Atlas and a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules to Chievres Air Base, Belgium where crews performed simulated HIRAIN operations. Training like this increases the airlift capabilities of NATO partners within the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S. and Belgian forces conduct HIRAIN training

A U.S. Army National Guard M142 High Mobility Rocket System (HIMARS) is loaded on a Belgian Air Component A400M Atlas during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2024. U.S. service members collaborated with the Belgian Air Component to plan and execute joint training to increase the airlift capabilities of NATO partners within the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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86 MXG passes the wrench to new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Buckley, incoming 86th Maintenance Group commander, renders a first salute during the 86 MXG change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2024. The 86 MXG is composed of three squadrons and nearly 1,000 Airmen, civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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