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  • Steps to take before man's best friend becomes his biggest frustration

    Walking down the street with a pulling, barking dog or opening the door after work to discover another pillow has fallen victim to the dog can be frustrating experiences. Disobedient dogs embarrass their owners, but there are some ways that owners can take back control of their home. "The most

  • Weather, air traffic system rated 'outstanding'

    A robust team from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe headquarters evaluated the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Base Wing Sept. 24 to 28. The team looked at the wing's ability to provide quality air traffic services and mission execution weather support for Ramstein. "The air traffic system is providing

  • Warriors prepare for ORE

    1st Lt. Jennifer Kissel, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot, Staff Sgt. Keith Temple, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, and Airman 1st Class William Simpson, 86th Operations Group client supportive administrator, perform operation checks to their MCU-2A/P protective

  • Money-saving rabbit visits Aviano children

    Just when you thought rabbits only ate carrots and lettuce and lived in a garden, a money-saving rabbit named Sammy hopped onto the door step of Aviano Air Base. Sammy, the 'Get in the Habit Rabbit,' visited more than 700 children at the Aviano Elementary School Oct. 9 and taught them about the

  • Returning warriors welcomed home

    The warm Italian sun danced off of balloons and hand-painted welcome home signs as family members and friends eagerly awaited their returning warriors during Operation Welcome Home Oct. 9 on the flightline. Tired from the long 24-hour flight trek home to Italy, the morning arrival signaled an end to

  • Nurse of the year

    Capt. Angela Miller, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, was awarded the Nebraska Nursing Association Nurse of the Year award. Captain Miller was recently awarded the Airlift/Tanker Association Specialized Mission Award.

  • Airman's quick action lands nomination

    As she quickly loaded her magazine, she heard, "incoming" and ducked into a doorway as a rocket hit the adjacent building she had just left, destroying it in a single second. Senior Airman Alanna Jolley was in the second week of her deployment in Afghanistan when her unit came under attack. Airman