Archive for January, 2011

Features

Introducing the Matadors of the 496th Air Base Squadron

Introducing the Matadors of the 496th Air Base Squadron

by Lt. Col. Ruehl Flores
496th Air Base Squadron commander

Are you tired of the snow cold weather? Has it been days since you

January 21, 2011 ×

News

243RD CMT cases colors, prepares for deployment

243RD CMT cases colors, prepares for deployment

Story and photo by Pfc. David Huddleston
18th Eng. Bde. Public Affairs

A construction management team assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment
Command cased its colors Jan. 6 at Tompkins Barracks here in preparation
for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

January 21, 2011 ×

Features

Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

As war with America became a distinct possibility in the late 1930s,
Japan began to strengthen its submarine fleet for long range engagements
against far off American targets. One avenue it energetically pursued
in these pre-radar days was carrying a small seaplane in waterproof
hangers on submarines for long range reconnaissance.

January 21, 2011 ×

News

Military Matters

Civil Engineers’ Corner Perimeter Road restriction impact test Ramstein’s South Perimeter Road will be restricted to all traffic not having official business within the vicinity of the Munitions Storage Area, between Bldgs. 2696 and 2503, from Monday to Feb. 4. This restriction includes walking, jogging, bicycling and POVs not associated […]

January 21, 2011 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter

Jan. 11 11:55 a.m.: A Soldier was accused of reckless endangerment of road traffic in Wattenheim after a metal bumper fell off of the Soldier’s vehicle and two local nationals drove into it. 2:34 p.m.: A Soldier and his dependent were involved in a domestic disturbance in Konken after they […]

January 21, 2011 ×

News

Memorial service scheduled for LRMC Soldier

A Soldier assigned to C Company at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
died at approximately 3 p.m. Jan. 18 from injuries sustained in a car
accident.

January 21, 2011 ×

Commentary

Thank you, citizen Airmen

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

Citizen-Soldiers have played a pivotal role in America

January 21, 2011 ×

News

Former IndyCar drivers take a pit stop at Ramstein

Former IndyCar drivers take a pit stop at Ramstein

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Former IndyCar racing rivals teamed up to visit service members on
Ramstein during a 10-day tour that will bring them through Europe and
the Middle East to boost morale of military members serving overseas.

January 21, 2011 ×

Features

AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

By Chrystal Smith
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

AWAG leaders are urging volunteers to get registered early for one of
the U.S. military in Europe

January 20, 2011 ×

News

News flash

IMCOM-Europe recognizes quality-of-life efforts The Installation Management Command-Europe recognized garrisons throughout Europe for their outstanding quality-of-life efforts. The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden received three out of the eight nominations in the Secretary of the Army 2010 Quality of Life Awards. USAG Wiesbaden was recognized in the Superior Quality of Life-Large […]

January 20, 2011 ×
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