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  • MOH recipients take time to visit NCOs, wounded warriors

    As part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour, two Medal of Honor recipients visited wounded warriors and the current class of the Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy Oct. 23. Retired Army Col. Robert Howard and Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell flew to Germany at the invitation of the Department

  • USAFE Band plays six concerts in Poland

    WROCLAW, Poland - Forty-one Air Force musicians from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band are playing six concerts Oct. 20-25 in Poland to celebrate and commemorate 90 years of Polish-American cooperation. This concert series supports the commander's international outreach program in partnership with

  • 86th VRS shop enhances warrior care with new vehicle

    The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron special purpose shop here recently reconfigured the generation two high deck patient loading platform vehicle, or HDPLP, in a record six days to make it operable for the 86th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility. Receiving the vehicle Sept. 29, the shop had to

  • Civil engineer earns USAFE recognition

    One 31st Fighter Wing Airman received some exciting and surprising news recently when he was informed of his selection as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Outstanding Military Airmen Dorm Leader of the Year. Staff Sgt. Robert Gamboa, a 31st Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing manager, was

  • CASF to reach major milestone in warrior care

    The 86th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility here will soon be reaching a new milestone since opening its doors and receiving its first patient six years ago. A major player in providing critical care to wounded warriors, the facility is scheduled to complete its 100,000th patient movement

  • Leadership in challenging times: Integrity also means consistency

    Every Airman knows that "Integrity First" is the foundational pillar of our core values, and we all understand what it means. We will always strive to do the right thing and be honest in all that we do. I also believe integrity carries with it the idea of consistency in how we conduct every aspect

  • Third aircraft completes Heavy Airlift Wing

    The third and final C-17 Globemaster III to comprise the Heavy Airlift Wing aircraft inventory arrived here Oct. 12 and was welcomed by the Hungarian Chief of Defense General Laszlo Tombol and other civic leaders from the surrounding communities. The delivery of the third aircraft marks the

  • Ramstein pilot receives Cheney Award

    A C-130E Hercules instructor pilot was presented the Cheney Award by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz Oct. 8 for his leadership in planning humanitarian aid missions to the country of Georgia. The Cheney Award is presented each year to a service member who demonstrates an act of valor,