Archive for June, 2013

Lifestyle

Rheinland-Pfalz Sate Fair

Photos by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen

The City of Pirmasens hosted the annual Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair June 21 through 23. The fair was sponsored by Rheinland-Pfalz charity organizations, as well as military members, some of whom participated in the festivities.

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News

Change of command

Change of command

Col. Raymond Briggs assumes command of the 86th Maintenance Group during the 86th MXG change of command ceremony June 21 on Ramstein.

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Features

Be safe, avoid electrical fires

Be safe, avoid electrical fires

Courtesy of 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

Many electrical fires in homes are caused by incorrectly installed wiring, overloaded circuits and extension cords.

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News

Hagel: Defense Department welcomes Supreme Court decision

By American Forces Press Service

Defense Department officials will move forward in making benefits available to all military spouses, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today in a statement issued after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, which had prevented federal agencies from offering all of the same benefits to spouses in same-sex married couples that they provide to other spouses.

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Features

Ramstein women organize mentorship program

by Master Sgt. Amanda Callahan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The word “mentorship” is often used by Air Force leaders as a force development tool to mold the next generation of Airmen.

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News

Heavy rain causes flooding

by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Strong winds, thunder, lightning and heavy rains blanketed parts of the KMC June 20.

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News

Safe crossing

Safe crossing

In an effort to provide a safe means for pedestrians to traverse the flightline at Mitchell Avenue, members of the 86th Operations Support Squadron’s airfield management flight worked and coordinated with host nation painters to establish a designated crossway.

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LRMC medic receives Combat Medical Badge

LRMC medic receives Combat Medical Badge

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Sgt. Shayne Merritt was treating a mortally wounded Afghan soldier during a long and intense firefight when he heard the shout to “get down.”

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Around the KMC, June 28, 2013

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Features

10th AAMDC sponsors ease growing pains for new Soldiers

10th AAMDC sponsors ease growing pains for new Soldiers

by Staff Sgt. John Zumer
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

Moving from assignment to assignment is rarely a hassle-free experience, with some moves not only more difficult than others but more difficult than necessary.

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