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U.S. Air Force Capt. Shelby Chapman, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Mission Partner Support chief, comforts a child at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2021. Chapman leads the community engagement team for Operation Allies Refuge. (Staff Sgt. Jourdan Barrons/Air Force)

Troops involved in Afghanistan evacuation now eligible for medal

Troops involved in 2021′s Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome are eligible for the Armed Forces Service Medal.

By Zamone Perez

2 years ago

A newly installed welcome sign is on display at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 2, 2021. (Airman Edgar Grimaldo/Air Force)

Ramstein rethinks Pride Month events after critics bash ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ for kids

Objections centered on the library gathering but allegedly have led to a blanket ban from local leadership on any drag-related Pride Month event.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

U.S. Defense, State officials will meet with rescue groups to help evacuate Americans, Afghan allies

The Pentagon and State need to work more closely with veterans to help rescue American and Afghan allies, the founder of one rescue effort says.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

TRANSCOM boss vows to ramp up what is already one of the largest airlift operations in history

“My commitment is to ensure that airlift is never the constraint in this operation.”

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: March 21, 2021

An LC-130 Skibird under the Northern Lights, the Blue Angels train at El Centro, the F-15EX lands at Eglin, paratroopers on the range in Italy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

4 years ago

National Guard members from Kentucky, Hawaii to support Capitol task force; Maine guardsmen return from DC

Nearly 2,300 National Guard members will continue the support mission through May 23 following the Jan. 6 riot.

4 years ago