Archive for December, 2012

News

Caveat canis emptor: Let puppy buyers beware

Caveat canis emptor: Let puppy buyers beware

Acquiring a new puppy should be a joyous event. However, it is important
for buyers to be aware of unscrupulous individuals who sell puppies.

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News

Town hall focuses on exchange of information

Town hall focuses on exchange of information

Story and photo illustration by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

Swastikas, medical records, SATO travel and excess cleaning supplies
were but a few of the topics raised by community members during the U.S.
Army Garrison Baumholder town hall Nov. 28 at the Rheinlander Community
Club.

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Features

Children frost cookies for heroes

Children frost cookies for heroes

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The sound of the teachers rallying a group of energetic toddlers around
two tables was barely heard over the giggles and tiny chatter in Room 12
at the Child Development Center on Ramstein.

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News

Countdown to Christmas: 18 Days

Courtesy of 86th Force Support Squadron

Cyber Monday has come and gone and the Internet still makes it
incredibly easy to find, buy, gift wrap and ship presents to our loved
ones without ever leaving our desk.

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News

Soldiers test driving skills

Soldiers test driving skills

Story and photo by Pvt. Terrell Osborne
18th Engineer Brigade Public Affairs, 21st TSC

Soldiers of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 15th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, held a vehicle rodeo to evaluate their Soldiers’ knowledge and driving skills Nov. 19 at Camp Robertson and Conn Barracks.

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News

86th LRS One-Stop helps with supply accounts

Courtesy of 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Have a question concerning your supply account but not sure where to start?
Contact the customer support section, better known as One-Stop, located in Bldg. 2126, Room 8.

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Commentary

What boxes have you checked?

by Chief Master Sgt. Lewis Holston Jr.
37th Airlift Squadron superintendent

I have heard numerous individuals say, “I checked that box.” Occasionally, this is said after completing a task for a small amount of time. In other words, just enough time to take credit and then leave the follow through for someone else.

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News

Safe Operation on the Ramstein Information Superhighway

Safe Operation on the Ramstein Information Superhighway

by Master Sgt. Dennis Palmer
Wing Information Assurance section chief

All base personnel follow a standard education and certification process
before operating on the Ramstein network. This is to ensure all
individuals understand and comply with Air Force network operating
principles. I equate it to a process similar to requirements for
obtaining an overseas driver

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News

Kleber Clinic improvements affect appointments in December

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The implementation of a new provider satisfaction initiative until Dec.
14 at the U.S. Army Health Clinic-Kaiserslautern means that only acute
appointments will be available at the Kleber Kaserne facility during
that time.

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News

Germans, Americans light communal Christmas tree

Germans, Americans light communal Christmas tree

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

Christmas trees on both Ramstein and Vogelweh were ceremonially lit by
members of 86th Airlift Wing leadership and neighboring German town
leadership Nov. 28 and 29.

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