Archive for September, 2011

Features

Surgical technician recognized nationally for selfless service

Surgical technician recognized nationally for selfless service

by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Fincham
30th MEDCOM Public Affairs

A surgical technician from Valley, Ala., has been named the 2011 United
Service Organizations Volunteer of the Year for his resolute dedication
as a volunteer at the Kaiserslautern USO Warrior Center at Landstuhl.

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News

7th CSC officer also renowned scientist

7th CSC officer also renowned scientist

by Capt. Franklin Huffman
7th Civil Support Command

In an ever changing global security environment with new threats
emerging around the globe, Army Reserve Soldiers with specialized skill
sets are valuable assets.

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News

CFC-O drive kicks off in October

CFC-O drive kicks off in October

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the 2011 Combined Federal
Campaign-Overseas program, the world

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Features

DEP members get a glimpse of BMT

DEP members get a glimpse of BMT

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Sir, trainee Smith reports as ordered.” ― The reporting statement. Most recruiters urge members of the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program to memorize the statement before getting to basic military training. For most, the statement is easy to remember in a normal situation, but not so easy when a military […]

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Features

The ‘Flying Radiator’

The ‘Flying Radiator’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

Though it seems incongruous, from immediately after World War I until
the early 1930s, a period of more than 10 years, the fastest aircraft in
the world were not land-based fighters but float planes.

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News

Defense leaders laud repeal, return of equality

by Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service

The official end today of the

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News

FSS makes out-processing easier, more streamlined

The 786th Force Support Squadron Outbound Assignments Team has streamlined its out-processing.

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News

16th Sust. Bde. remembers 9/11

16th Sust. Bde. remembers 9/11

by Capt. Edward Perrin
16th Sust. Bde. Public Affairs

Sept. 11 commemorated 10 years since the 9/11 attacks.  For all
Americans, the date serves not only as a reminder of their ability to
persevere, but also as a reminder of the sacrifices that each American
citizen and Soldier has made since.  

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News

New medical facility discussed at mayors’ forum

New medical facility discussed at mayors’ forum

by Maj. Paul D. Baldwin
3rd Air Force Public Affairs

The 3rd Air Force commander led a delegation of Air Force and Army
leaders who met with local German mayors during a meeting Sept. 14 to
discuss ongoing plans for construction of a new medical facility.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

SEPT. 13 7:23 a.m.: An Air Force NCO reported damage to private property in Ramstein-Miesenbach after an  unknown person shattered the front window of his vehicle. They noticed the glove compartment was out of the ordinary, but no items were taken. 6:10 p.m.: Police observed a civilian operating his vehicle […]

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