Archive for December, 2010

Lifestyle

Santa Claus is coming to town

by Marissa-Ellen Patterson
Contributing writer

Santa Claus will be taking a detour to visit several Ramstein force
support facilities until Christmas Eve. There are several opportunities
for you to bring your children and pets to meet Santa Claus and capture
that memory with a beautiful photo.

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Lifestyle

The History of ‘Silent Night’

The History of ‘Silent Night’

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

During Advent season, the world

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Schools

Ramstein Torch Club links hearts, hands to reach out to youth

by Mona Hamilton
86th Force Support Squadron

Ramstein Youth Programs announced the launch of a community wide children-helping-children campaign Dec. 10.

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News

Gen. Brady awards  German security liaison  USAFE Medal of Distinction

Gen. Brady awards German security liaison USAFE Medal of Distinction

Gen. Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presented the
USAFE Medal of Distinction to Horst Mehlinger, a German security liaison
who has worked closely with the command for nearly three decades,
during a ceremony on Ramstein Dec. 8. 

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Lifestyle

Keep This Holiday Season Fire Safe

Keep This Holiday Season Fire Safe

The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of the year. We enjoy
eating, drinking and spending time with loved ones. During this season,
fires and injuries associated with holiday decorating are much more
prevalent.

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News

21st TSC JAG office wins legal, claims awards

by Sgt. Fay Conroy
21st TSC Public Affairs

Customers at the 21st Theater Sustainment Command

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News

435th AGOW welcomes new commander

435th AGOW welcomes new commander

by Tech. Sgt. Markus M. Maier
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The men and women of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing welcomed their
new commander in a ceremony Dec. 13 in Hangar 5 on Ramstein.

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Features

Chaplain demonstrates service before self

Chaplain demonstrates service before self

Story and photo by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher
17th Air Force Public Affairs

Life is fragile. In responding to a call for help, seconds can mean life
and death. This concept is something Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Gary Ziccardi
took to heart after rescuing a drowning man while on vacation in St
Croix, Virgin Islands, in November 2009.

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Features

New ‘bird’ finds home with 76th AS

New ‘bird’ finds home with 76th AS

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A new C-37A was introduced to team Ramstein and the 76th Airlift
Squadron Dec. 7 to help increase the flying capabilities of the
distinguished visitor mission here.

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Features

Christmas’ ashes and soot

Christmas’ ashes and soot

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

“Dr.” William Whitney Christmas was one of the interesting and eccentric pioneers in the early days of aviation and, almost certainly, a charlatan. He was well educated and attended medical school, but never was licensed to practice medicine. In the early 1900s, he moved to the fledgling aviation industry, where […]

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