Archive for July, 2010

News

DOA honors units for logistics excellence

by Sgt. Daniel J. Nichols
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Fifteen Europe-based logistics organizations were honored at the
Department of the Army level June 25 for their excellence in
maintenance, supply or deployment operations.

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News

Let them eat cake

Let them eat cake

Story and photo by Angelika Lantz
21st TSC Public Affairs

What

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Features

A cut above the rest: Barber celebrates 40 years of KMC service

A cut above the rest: Barber celebrates 40 years of KMC service

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Known simply as “Gerhard” across Ramstein, one local barber has watched the base grow and change immensely over the last four decades.

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News

5th Signal deactivating outdated AFN TV transmitters

5th Signal deactivating outdated AFN TV transmitters

by AFN Europe Public Affairs

The 5th Signal Command is turning off its over-the-air TV transmitters
in most of Germany and Belgium this year in the latest step to
modernize the way Americans get their AFN TV services in Europe.

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Features

A Grizzly with a gun

A Grizzly with a gun

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

One of the most successful aircraft types for the U.S. Army Air Forces
and Royal Air Force in World War II was the fast, very heavily armed
twin engine ground attack aircraft used for low level attack missions,
notably the Bristol Beaufighter, the de Havilland Mosquito and the
North American B-25 Mitchell.

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News

Military Matters

Civil Engineers’ Corner Military Housing Speed Limits To increase road traffic safety for pedestrians and automobiles in the Military Family Housing areas, speed limits will be reduced from 30 kmh to 20 kmh. This will affect speed limits in all housing, school/CDC, and playground/park areas. The changes will be implemented […]

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News

Military Kids Appreciation Day

Military Kids Appreciation Day

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News

New consular fees now effective

The Department of State implemented a new Schedule of Fees for Consular Services in the Federal Register July 13.

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Commentary

Warriors, wingmen: thanks for a job well done

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Warriors and wingmen: I can never say thank you enough to each and
every Airman at Team Ramstein for their contributions to our wing and
the incredible feats they accomplish every day.

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News

Deployment Transition Center open for business

by Capt. John Ross
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After six months of a combat deployment, followed by two straight days
of travel, a weary 31-member explosive ordnance disposal team waited at
the Ramstein baggage claim July 2, unsure of what the next three days
would bring.

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