Archive for August, 2013

Commentary

Diversity is critical for mission success

by Lt. Col. John P. Zapata
86th Communications Squadron commander

Slightly more than a decade ago, our Air Force senior leadership, recognizing a lack of diversity in the Air Force officer corps, began an effort to improve diversity.

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News

End of an era: Final Heavy BCT Bradleys depart Germany

End of an era: Final Heavy BCT Bradleys depart Germany

by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustaiment Command Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe and Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern are preparing M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles for retrograde and transportation back to the U.S. at Kaiserslautern Army Depot.

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News

Gorenc assumes command of USAFE, AFAFRICA, Allied Air Command

Gorenc assumes command of USAFE, AFAFRICA, Allied Air Command

by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Wilson
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Three consecutive generations of U.S. Air Forces in Europe commanders and the U.S. Africa Command deputy commander took to the stage as Gen. Frank Gorenc assumed command of USAFE, U.S. Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command during a ceremony Aug. 2 on Ramstein.

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Lifestyle

Bikers, hikers enjoy car-free route Sunday

Bikers, hikers enjoy car-free route Sunday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Thirty-five kilometers of federal street B270 will be closed to motorized traffic Sunday for the 19th car-free adventure day called “Car-free Lauter Valley.”

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Lifestyle

Park in Freisen hosts medieval market

Park in Freisen hosts medieval market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every year on the first weekend in August, Germans, Celtics, Vikings and noble men come to the village of Freisen.

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Features

Airman’s 425-mile journey across Germany

Airman’s 425-mile journey across Germany

Story and photo by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Miles and miles of road stretch ahead of the handlebars, as one man makes his journey across Germany on a 425-mile bike ride from Ramstein to Berlin, Germany.

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News

Jumpmasters facilitate joint training

Jumpmasters facilitate joint training

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

A C-130J Super Hercules flies above a clear strip of land, packed with paratroopers from two different nations.

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Lifestyle

Midnight swimming

Midnight swimming

The Ramstein-Miesenbach union community administration office is announcing that its public swimming pool Azur will offer its second midnight swimming Saturday.

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Schools

Children’s theatre entertains the KMC

Children’s theatre entertains the KMC

Story and photo by Rachel Kersey
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The musical “The Tortoise Versus the Hare”, produced by the staff of Missoula Children’s Theatre and hosted by the Ramstein Youth Programs, is scheduled for performance at noon Saturday at noon at the Ramstein Community Center.

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Features

Sesame Street comes to the KMC

Sesame Street comes to the KMC

Photos by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield

Sesame Street and USO visited the KMC on Stage at Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern and the South Side Fitness Center on Ramstein for the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families show, July 24.

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