Archive for May, 2013

Features

Lifelong love of books leads to prestigious award

Story and photo by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

When asked about her favorite book, Tiffany Hughey, a U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern library technician, was surprisingly stumped.

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News

Furloughs affect USAFE-AFAFRICA employees

by Capt. Reba Good
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

More than 1,760 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa employees are among the Department of Defense civilians required to take 11 furlough days beginning July 8.

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Features

Handlers care for Airmen of a different breed

Handlers care for Airmen of a different breed

by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

These are examples of commands given by Staff Sgt. Michael Judy, 86th Security Forces military working dog handler, to his 2-year-old military working dog, Risky. The start of these puppies’ new lives is the day they are selected to become a military working dog.

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News

Army, AF train together for protests, medical emergencies

Army, AF train together for protests, medical emergencies

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern hosted the Warrior Response 2013 training exercise May 14 to 16. The exercise tested the garrison’s coordinated response to a series of simulated scenarios and threats.

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Features

2013 Joint Combat Dining In

2013 Joint Combat Dining In

Chief Master Sgt. David Richards, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs chief enlisted manager, successfully finishes the obstacle course (above) during the 2013 Combat Dining In May 17 on Vogelweh.

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Features

Personal information must be protected

Personal information must be protected

by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Many of our enemies are constantly trying to steal information, which, in the wrong hands, could hinder the mission. Terrorists, identity thieves and hackers are focused on the regression of our freedom.

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News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado 

Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, U.S. Army chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presents the Itschner Award to the 42nd Clearance Company, a 21st Theater Sustainment Command unit that earned the award during a recent Afghanistan deployment.

21st TSC unit recognized as Army’s ‘top engineers’

From the U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office

The 42nd Clearance Company, a 21st Theater Sustainment Command unit, was recently recognized as the Army’s top engineer unit.

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News

Baumholder ‘moves’ to provide better services

by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

There’s been a lot of juggling of offices and people lately on Smith Barracks that, in the end, will improve all personnel related services on Baumholder.

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Features

Key reminders for a smooth move

Tips for a smooth PCS move out of the Ramstein Military Community.

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News

10th EAEF help support wounded warriors

by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 10th Expeditionary Aero-medical Evacuation Flight is comprised of 84 highly trained and qualified Airmen from evacuation squadrons and medical units throughout the Air Force Reserve, Guard and active duty whose mission is to provide in-flight medical care and bring home wounded warriors.

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