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‘Iconic image’ of NCO found in 86 MXG; honored as Airlifter of the Week

‘Iconic image’ of NCO found in 86 MXG; honored as Airlifter of the Week

by Technical Sgt. Nicholas Filip
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, highlighted Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Vest as an exemplary NCO, saying he is a model of how an NCO should act and perform their duties. Vest’s performance, professionalism and discipline made him […]

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Higher, further, faster: ‘Captain Marvel’ embodies the warrior ethos

Higher, further, faster: ‘Captain Marvel’ embodies the warrior ethos

by Staff Sgt. Jannelle McRae
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Less than one percent of the American population will know what it’s like to serve in the Air Force. However, major motion pictures give the global audience a glimpse into the service’s history of breaking barriers and a taste of its fighting spirit. To ensure an accurate depiction of military […]

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Over-the-counter medications abused by teenagers

by 86th Mission Support Group

An ingredient in more than 140 cough and cold medications, dextromethorphan, or DXM, is a safe and highly effective cough suppressant; however when ingested in excessive amounts, DXM produces physiological effects that include hallucinations, feelings of detachment from surroundings and self, loss of motor control, drowsiness, rapid heartbeat and vomiting. […]

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Ramstein hosts Women’s History Month

by 786 Civil Engineer Squadron

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history such as: Esther Blake, the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Air Force in 1948. Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris, the first African-American female general officer of the U.S. […]

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Celebrate Red Cross Month

by Abby Coard
Ramstein Red Cross Volunteer

Do you like to have fun? Join the Ramstein Red Cross March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the KMCC Food Court for a fun-filled event to celebrate Red Cross Month. From taking a 15-minute CPR class to interacting with Scrubby Bear, the Red Cross mascot, for the […]

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USAG RP firefighters, 773 CST practice decon procedures

USAG RP firefighters, 773 CST practice decon procedures

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
Installation Management Command Public Affairs

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz firefighters participated in decontamination training with the 773rd Civil Support Team to demonstrate capabilities and interoperability in Sembach, March 6. Garrison firefighters from Kaisers­lautern East Fire Station 1, Sembach Fire Station 2 and Miesau Fire Station 3 exhibited their skills by deploying a decontamination trailer containing […]

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Ramstein wraps up Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01

Ramstein wraps up Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01

Story and photos by
Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The giant voice system echoes throughout the installation. The children running around the house hear only one phrase, “EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.” As the kids echo the bits and pieces of what they understood to each other, they begin to mimic exercises, by running up and down the stairs in their […]

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Ramstein hosts weeklong exercise

Ramstein hosts weeklong exercise

by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

             

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Career Summit brings military community, civilian employers together

Career Summit brings military community, civilian employers together

by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

From military relocations to constant exercises and deployments, being on the move is a way of life for service members and their families. So, no wonder it can be difficult to network and form professional relationships for employment after leaving the military or relocating as a military spouse. That’s where […]

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21 TSC father shares Army bond with son

21 TSC father shares Army bond with son

Story and photo by Capt. Doug Magill
21st Theater Sustainment Command

Army service is now the family business for the De Tingo family. Col. Geoffrey De Tingo, 21st Theater Sustainment Command chief of staff, rendered the oath of enlistment to his son, Cole, March 5, at the two-star command’s headquarters at Panzer Kaserne. Cole De Tingo enlisted as a cavalry scout […]

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