Archive for February, 2012

News

Military Matters

Chief’s Corner Uniforms optional? Here I am, in my PT uniform at a fun run with Airmen from multiple wings. As I’m running, I notice a person with the waist band of their running shorts turned over. I ask, in a non-threatening manner, if they know and the answer is […]

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Schools

Are you fostering tooth decay in your children

According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry, the recognized leader in children

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

KMC Blotter

JAN. 24 5:36 p.m.: The 86th SFS responded to a report of shoplifting at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center where two civilian child dependents stole multiple items equaling a total value of $233.99. 8:59 a.m.: Theft of a secured motor vehicle was reported in Kaiserslautern. JAN. 25 8:24 a.m.: Theft […]

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News

USAFE chiefs’  spouses visit Ramstein

USAFE chiefs’ spouses visit Ramstein

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The spouses of new chiefs across U.S. Air Forces in Europe visited the
Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility and Health and Wellness Center
as part of their three-day orientation.

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Commentary

ARI: Pillar I ― Mission Focus

by Col. Stephen Lambert
86th Airlift Wing vice commander

General Hyde recently outlined the 86th Airlift Wing

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Commentary

Knights Take Flight

by Maj. Lou Marnell
86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander

The Blue Knights, Airmen in the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, live
our Air Force core values every day. Their contributions ensure the Air
Force mission is accomplished through their hard work and dedication.
Among these maintenance professionals is a unique group known as the
Flying Crew Chiefs.

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News

21st TSC’s 1st HRSC rehearses for first Patriot Express flight

21st TSC’s 1st HRSC rehearses for first Patriot Express flight

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

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command

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News

Resiliency Day highlights from MDOS

Resiliency Day highlights from MDOS

by 2nd Lt. Kay Nissen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Resiliency Day provided Ramstein Airmen with an opportunity to enhance their performance and boost their resiliency by focusing on the “Complete Airman.” This year, unit leadership and front line supervisors were given the opportunity to develop and customize their own resiliency packages that fit the unique needs of their Airmen. […]

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Features

BOSS offers various trips around Europe

BOSS offers various trips around Europe

By Alice Verberne
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Marketing Manager

Get in on the action, gain promotion points and have a great time

Soldiers are returning from Afghanistan, and Spc. Jen-Lin Wang, Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program president, is ready to keep
Soldiers entertained.

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Features

IG offers 24/7 assistance for Soldiers

By Spc. Adam P. Garlington
USAREUR Public Affairs Office

There is a myth among Soldiers that only bad things happen when
personnel from the Office of the Inspector General visit a unit or
command; however, many Soldiers don

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