Archive for March, 2011

Schools

The Literal Voice of Experience

The Literal Voice of Experience

by Anya Hovanic
Ramstein High School

The last American World War I veteran Frank Woodruff Buckles died Feb.
27. With him, a portal to history closed and access to valuable
information would never be spread to the newer generations.

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News

Carpathian Spring 2011 comes to a close

Carpathian Spring 2011 comes to a close

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After a week of training between more than 70 U.S. Airmen and Soldiers
and their Romanian counterparts, Carpathian Spring officially came to a
close March 18.

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Features

Meet the Waltons: Dual-military couple brings new meaning to building partnerships

Meet the Waltons: Dual-military couple brings new meaning to building partnerships

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

 Inside your typical nondescript military building of brick and stone on
Airlift Base Otopeni, Romania, there is a flurry of activity. Blurs of
olive drab and sage breeze by as members of the U.S. and Romanian air
forces work together hand-in-hand to get the mission accomplished.

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News

Concerns raised at Army community town hall

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

The Army held a community town hall March 2 at the Kaiserslautern
Community Activities Center on Daenner Kaserne

March 25, 2011 ×

News

Calling all sergeants major of the 21st TSC

Calling all sergeants major of the 21st TSC

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Michael J. Taylor
21st TSC Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command

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News

‘Miracle of Frankfurt’: Lakenheath Airmen recovering after shooting

‘Miracle of Frankfurt’: Lakenheath Airmen recovering after shooting

by Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs

Hard-soled shoes echoed on the highly polished floor. The smell of
antiseptic filled the air. Two German police officers shared a hushed
conversation outside a hospital room as laughter rolled out into the
hallway from an open door.

March 25, 2011 ×

News

NATO, USAFE host international flight surgeons

NATO, USAFE host international flight surgeons

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

NATO Allied Air Component Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe hosted
more than 200 military international medical personnel March 14 to 18 on
Ramstein as part of the 2011 European Flight Surgeons Conference and
NATO Research and Technology Organization Short Course.

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News

Lithuanian Armed Forces members observe Ramstein Silver Flag course

Lithuanian Armed Forces members observe Ramstein Silver Flag course

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

Eight members of the Lithuanian Armed Forces traveled to Ramstein to observe a Silver Flag training course March 9 to 16.

March 25, 2011 ×

News

Military Matters

Civil Engineers’ Corner Government Housing Fact Sheet Estimated wait times for on-base housing and current housing wait list positions are now posted as links on the Ramstein website under the “Government Housing Fact Sheet.” Each link is located half way down the fact sheet. Updates will be made approximately 24 […]

March 25, 2011 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter

March 15 1:56 p.m.: An AAFES employee reported a shoplifter after witnessing a dependent select property and put the items in his pocket without paying. The dependent was advised of his legal rights. March 16 12:40 p.m.: An Air Force NCO traveling at excessive speed for weather/road conditions lost control […]

March 25, 2011 ×
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