Archive for July, 2011

News

Ramstein has new centerpiece for EUCOM, AFRICOM command, control

by Capt. Christa Sperling
603rd Air and Space Operations Center

A few months ago, it was nearly impossible to turn on the television or
open the newspaper without hearing or reading about the conflict in
Libya. Aircraft and sea vessels from several NATO and coalition partners
were busy conducting operations in Libya to help protect the Libyan
civilians. 

July 22, 2011 ×

Commentary

The Millennial Air Force

by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wilson
U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center

When I arrived at my first duty station in the fall of 2000, one of the
first things my supervisor did was hand me the most horrid hat I had
ever seen in my life. It was a blue

July 22, 2011 ×

News

CFC-O presents Ramstein units with big funds for FSYP

CFC-O presents Ramstein units with big funds for FSYP

by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas presented U.S. Air Forces in
Europe with more than $81,000 in funds to be used toward the Family
Support and Youth Program here Monday.

July 22, 2011 ×

News

Ramstein flightline undergoes rubber removal

Ramstein flightline undergoes rubber removal

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

A local contracting company has helped make the Ramstein flightline a safer place from Monday to today.

July 22, 2011 ×

Sports

Kaiserslautern Army Outdoor Recreation hosts bike race

Kaiserslautern Army Outdoor Recreation hosts bike race

by Jay Proctor
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

On a recent sunny Saturday, dozens of American mountain bikers raced
through the Pfalz forest

July 15, 2011 ×

Sports

2011 Ramstein Clinic Sports Physicals

by 86th Medical Group

Summer has arrived and it is time to start thinking about DoDDS and KMC
Youth Sports

July 15, 2011 ×

Sports

Little league softball teams up to bat

Little league softball teams up to bat

by Brittny Mejia
AdvantiPro GmbH

With the soft tunes of the United States of America

July 15, 2011 ×

Sports

KMC All Stars play regionals,  advance to European finals

KMC All Stars play regionals, advance to European finals

Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Kaiserslautern Military Community All Stars, swept through another
victory Friday over the Baden-Württemberg All Stars, with a dominating
score of 13-1.

The second win, aided by a two-run homerun by centerfielder, Daniel
Harrington, ended after just three and a half innings

July 15, 2011 ×

News

Airlines officials revise policies for troops’ checked baggage

Airlines officials revise policies for troops’ checked baggage

by Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

July 15, 2011 ×

Lifestyle

Summer Vacation Travel Tips

by Jennifer Piver-Renna, Ph.D., Health Promotion
& Wellness Portfolio U.S. Army Public Health Command (Provisional)

Nothing defines the summer season better than the ultimate vacation. In
2009, U.S. residents logged 1.5 billion trips for leisure purposes and
most often traveled to visit relatives, shop, visit friends, sightsee
and visit beaches.

July 15, 2011 ×
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