Archive for July, 2013

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US forces customs officials crack down on fuel card abuse

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service fuel card makes it easy for U.S. forces personnel to fill up their vehicles with tax-free fuel in Germany. U.S. Army Europe
Office of the Provost Marshal officials said the system’s automated features also make it simple for customs investigators to track suspicious transactions.

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Around the KMC

Around the KMC

       

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Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Andrew, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight instructor, goes over the electronic health record system and “my Wi-Fi” with Maj. Justice Sakyi, Air Mobility Command division chief, July 19 on  Ramstein.

Aeromedical evac tests new device for patient records

Story and photo by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A new “my Wi-Fi” hot spot device was tested by aeromedical evacuation crewmembers July 19. “My Wi-Fi” is a secure, off-the-shelf device that acts as a hot spot and allows aeromedical evacuation crewmembers to send patient records to that person’s next location before they arrive.

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86th AW’s flightline gets a facelift

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron is repairing the flightline on Ramp Two with an estimated completion date of Aug. 30.

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Master Sgt. Wilfredo Rivera, 317th Maintenance Support Company, explains to 33 delegates from Conventional Forces Europe Treaty Compliance countries, who visited Baumholder June 26, what Soldiers do on a day-to-day basis in a motor pool. The delegates also received information 
from U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder personnel about how Soldiers, family members and civilians live, work and play on a U.S. military installation.

European countries conduct Vienna Document visit at Baumholder

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

Delegates from 33 European countries belonging to the Conventional Forces Europe Treaty Compliance came to Baumholder June 26 as part of a Vienna Document visit.

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Features

Medical group shadow program

by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Medical Group Shadow Program has been implemented to provide an opportunity for Airmen to advance in their career and education by learning some of the basics of medical procedures by following under the wing of a medical professional for a day.

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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

by 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight

The 86th Medical Group’s Bio-environmental Engineering Flight is pleased to present Ramstein’s annual drinking water quality report.

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Buying, selling used cars in Germany

by Joerg Moddelmog
Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center

Are you thinking about buying a used car downtown, or are you about to sell your car to a fellow service member? Then you might be interested to know that in both cases, the sale/purchase will be subject to German law. Therefore, it is good to know what host nation laws say on the subject of warranties and defects.

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Courtesy photoMotorists should remember to be mindful and maintain good situational awareness while driving this summer. To avoid vehicle mishaps, remember to share the road with other vehicles, including motorcycles and pedestrians.

Share the roads

by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Dillenbeck
86th Airlift Wing Safety office

It is rare to have so many nice, sunny days in a row in Germany. And with that beautiful weather comes additional road traffic. This is where we have to be mindful and maintain good situational awareness as we share the road.

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DFAS answers LQA questions

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

Officials from Defense Finance and Accounting Services addressed civilian employees affected by the living quarters allowance audit during a town hall meeting Monday on Ramstein.

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