Archive for September, 2010

News

Military Matters

Safety Corner Slow down. It is better to arrive late to your destination than not at all. — 86th Airlift Wing Safety, 480-7233. Construction In preparation for the upcoming renovation and expansion of the  Ramstein Commissary, the district heat contractor will be upgrading the main connection to the commissary building and installing […]

September 24, 2010 ×

News

Influenza vaccines available at Army health clinics

FDA-approved influenza vaccines have arrived at U.S. health clinics across Europe.

The available vaccines include injectable Fluzone for beneficiaries 6
months and older and intranasal Flumist for beneficiaries between 2 and
49 years of age.

September 24, 2010 ×

Features

The Perils of Poor Prognostication

The Perils of Poor Prognostication

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

As World War II approached, the British Fleet Air Arm, the poor
stepchild of the independent Royal Air Force, was desperate for a
modern fighter to replace its old biplanes. The Royal Navy turned to
the Fairey Aviation Company Ltd. for such a fighter and the company
submitted what was essentially a fighter version of its Battle light
bomber.

September 24, 2010 ×

News

7th CSC participates in MEDFLAG ‘10 in  the Congo

7th CSC participates in MEDFLAG ‘10 in the Congo

September 24, 2010 ×

Commentary

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar: a community at its best

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar: a community at its best

by Gen. Roger Brady
U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander

This last weekend I attended my fifth Ramstein Welfare Bazaar.

I spent more money than I should have on things I did not need and ate
too many brats, tacos and bowls of gumbo, but I had a marvelous time
and remain unrepentant regarding my excess.

September 24, 2010 ×

News

Soldiers share Patriot Day with wounded warriors

Soldiers share Patriot Day with wounded warriors

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Taking care not to bump his busted ankle, Pvt. Michael Waskon pushed
his wheelchair up to the barbecue serving line at the United Service
Organizations Warrior Center, hoping for seconds.

September 24, 2010 ×

Commentary

ORI: one team, one fight, simply outstanding

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon and Col. Thomas Gould
86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commanders

Team Ramstein, after months of preparation we are ready for our
operational readiness inspection. Thank you for your steadfast
determination, dedication and drive as we prepared for this inspection.
Now is your chance to show the inspectors what we have always known

September 24, 2010 ×

Sports

CrossFit to participate in ‘Fight Gone Bad’ fundraiser

When Landstuhl Soldier and CrossFit participant Master Sgt. Drake
Sladky steps up for his 17 minutes of the

September 23, 2010 ×

Sports

Fitness testing begins for deployed Airmen

U.S. Air Forces Central Command

September 17, 2010 ×

Sports

Ramstein Rogues offer rugby to military personnel

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Since its inception in 1988, the Ramstein Rouges Rugby Football Club
has grown in numbers and is known to be the seedlings of rugby in the
Kaiserslautern area. The team has about 40 players and participates in
the Rheinland-Pfalz Division 3, consisting of six teams who are mainly
civilians. The team also participates in multiple tournaments
throughout Europe.

September 17, 2010 ×
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