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  • Airlifter of the month - Staff Sgt. Briona Brown

    “Take care of the human, and the Airman will follow.”For Staff Sgt. Briona Brown, that belief is more than leadership advice, it is a principle shaped by experience. “The biggest thing is always take care of the human,” Brown said. “The Airman will survive. Most of the time, the Airman will exceed

  • Consumer Notice: 86th MDG conducts tests for PFAS in 435th CTS water system

    Sampling results of the water system for the 435th Construction and Training Squadron Compound were found to be above Department of War notification levels for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The sampling results meet German drinking water standards, and the 86th Airlift Wing is

  • From tanks to takeoff, nothing moves without POL

    On the flight line, it can look simple: a hose connected, a deadman handle squeezed, a gauge rising as aircrew hustles.For the Airmen of the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants shop, the scene on the flight line is just the final step in a much bigger system. Much of

  • Exceptional Leadership Forum brings mentorship to KMC

    Service members across the Kaiserslautern Military Community gathered at Vogelweh Chapel for the Exceptional Leadership Forum, an event designed to connect service members with senior leaders through open discussion on leadership, mentorship and professional development, March 15.

  • Jawbone Flight Kitchen keeps aircrew fueled for flight

    Airmen assigned to the 786th Force Support Squadron support aircrews and passengers here by preparing in-flight meals. Located near the flightline, the Jawbone Flight Kitchen operates around the clock to provide boxed meals for a range of operations, including aeromedical evacuation missions,

  • Airlifter of the Month: Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Felder

    Staff Sgt. Felder serves as the supervisor of the training, validation and operations section, where he tracks and manages readiness requirements for Airmen responsible for moving personnel and cargo across one of the Air Force’s busiest installations. From career development courses, certifications