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USAG RP fire department receives 2018 IMCOM-Europe awards

USAG RP fire department receives 2018 IMCOM-Europe awards

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

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department has once again proven its dedication to military and local communities with two Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe awards. Germersheim Army Depot firefighter Sven Mayer recently earned the 2018 IMCOM-Europe Emergency Medical Service Provider of the Year and the USAG RP […]

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86 CES Fire Protection Battalion Chief earns Airlifter of the Week

86 CES Fire Protection Battalion Chief earns Airlifter of the Week

by Kelly Sanders
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

An 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection battalion chief received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week, Feb. 21. Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, praised Tech. Sgt. Cody Simpson for his ability to step […]

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You’ve got mail … faster

You’ve got mail … faster

by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 786th Force Support Squadron post office has a way to sort letter-mail more efficiently, allowing its customers to receive mail faster. Each box number is now affiliated with a special four digit extension code that allows postal staff to sort through mail quicker. Service members or any Ramstein personnel […]

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Garrison hosts local officials for Germersheim tour

Garrison hosts local officials for Germersheim tour

Story and photo by Stefan Alford
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Local elected leaders and host nation emergency services representatives visited the installation in Germersheim Feb. 21 to learn more about what goes on behind the gates and fences of one of their largest local employers in the area. With more than 1,000 civilian employees, an influx of more than 30 […]

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Remembering the Wereth 11

Remembering the Wereth 11

by 2nd Lt. James Hanley
700th Contracting Squadron

As Black History Month comes to a close, it is our duty to reflect on the many contributions and awesome impact that Black people have made. Throughout the annals of history, there has been no shortage of scientific prowess, artistic ability, or rousing courage in the Black community. Unfortunately, this […]

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75 EAS preps to deliver supplies in East Africa

75 EAS preps to deliver supplies in East Africa

by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
435th Air Expeditionary Wing

       

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Did you know: March is brain injury awareness month?

Did you know: March is brain injury awareness month?

by Dr. Kendra Jorgensen-Wagers
and Vanessa Young
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic

The month of March is dedicated to brain injury awareness and prevention, and the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic is spreading awareness to help the local military community to know more about brain injuries, how to obtain educational material, and where to seek care. TBI or concussion […]

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Women’s club holds Pfennig Bazaar March 8 to 10

Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. The German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will sponsor its annual Pfennig Bazaar March 8 to 10 in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. […]

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AER celebrates 77 years of assisting Soldiers, families

AER celebrates 77 years of assisting Soldiers, families

Story and photo by
Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs

In 1942, Army Emergency Relief began as a private, nonprofit organization. Since then, the organization has helped more than 3.7 million Soldiers, retirees and families receive vital financial assistance and scholarships totaling 1.9 billion dollars and aims to provide more assistance during their annual campaign March 1 through May 15. […]

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Operation Varsity: Game on!

Operation Varsity: Game on!

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

Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01 is set to begin on Ramstein Air Base, Germany Feb. 25, 2019, and is expected to cause delays. While the population at large may experience curtailed services and delays, exercises like this reinforce the 86th Airlift Wing commander’s priority of readiness. “Base exercises are not convenient, […]

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