Archive for September, 2013

Features

Photo by Senior Airman Caitlin GuinazuKlaus Friedrich, Saarbrücken tour coordinator and guide, points out a building to Dana Doan, Ramstein 
Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant, during a tour Sept. 12 in Saarbrücken. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about what Saarbrücken has to offer in order to better serve customers with sound recommendations of family friendly activities.

A&FRC visits Saarbrücken

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News

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew ChlostaCapt. Dave Esra, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 361st CA Brigade, 7th Civil Support Command, shakes hands with Cristian Trocin, of Dcochia City, Moldova, after a chess match Sept. 11 at Moldova’s National Children Rehabilitation Center in Ceadir-Lunga, Moldova.

Allies assess EUCOM HA projects in Moldova

by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Soldiers from the 7th Civil Support Command, 21st Theater Sustainment Command deployed to this Eastern European nation Sept. 9 for assessments of U.S. European Command humanitarian assistance projects designed to improve the lives of the Moldovan people.

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Sports

Course students learn the basics of scuba diving at the Ramstein Aquatic Center.

Into the wild blue yonder

Photos by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Have you ever dreamed of breathing underwater? Now’s your chance. Easy Dive and the Morale, Welfare and Recreation activity are now hosting a scuba diving certification course at the Ramstein Aquatic Center.

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News

Soldiers of the 95th Military Police Battalion answer a call at the barracks and break up a simulated fight as part of the 95th Professional Law Enforcement Exercise Sept. 9 to 13 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

95th MP Bn. PLE

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed
18th Military Police Public Affairs

Soldiers of the 95th Military Police Battalion from Sembach, Wiesbaden, Stuttgart and Baumholder in Germany, and Camp Darby, Italy, gathered at Smith Barracks in Baum-holder Sept. 9 to 13 for the 95th’s first Professional Law Enforcement Exercise.

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Trevor RhynesSpc. Brian Bunker (left), U.S. Army Europe band guitarist, and Staff Sgt. Alex Nikiforoff, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa band guitarist, participate in a battle of the bands during the 70th anniversary of American Forces Network Europe Sept. 14 on Ramstein. Over the past 70 years, AFN Europe has entertained service members over the radio, online and on television.

Battle of the Bands

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Features

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar patrons browse through European items Sept. 13.

Volunteers make Ramstein Welfare Bazaar a success

Photos by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 300 KMC members volunteered at the 49th annual Ramstein Welfare Bazaar Sept. 12 to 14. The event was hosted by the 86th Force Support Squadron and sponsored by the Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club.

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest WainwrightMission supportAirman 1st Class Romeo Ingreso, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a helmet Sept. 9 on Ramstein. The 86th OSS supports the 86th Airlift Wing mission by providing airfield operations management, air traffic control, weather services, intelligence support, combat tactics development and crew training support operations.

Around the KMC

               

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News

Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, receives an operational briefing Sept. 11 from the leadership of the 731st Munitions Squadron during a visit to Camp Darby in Pisa, Italy. O’Connor traveled to three installations in Italy to meet with personnel from various units in an effort to better understand the operational environment in Italy.

‘First in Support’ CG visits units in Italy

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, traveled to four separate military installations dispersed throughout northern Italy during a site visit conducted Sept. 10 and 11.

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Lifestyle

Open mind, extra time can save cash when traveling

by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

Fantasizing about an exotic getaway but finding yourself strapped for cash? A “Space-A” seat aboard a military aircraft might be just your ticket to that vacation of your dreams.

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Health

ERMC notifies beneficiaries affected by PSA screening error

Courtesy of ERMC Public Affairs

Europe Regional Medical Command is notifying beneficiaries who received an incorrect prostate cancer screening blood test between August 2009 and May 2012 at military medical treatment facilities in Germany, Italy, Belgium, Kosovo and U.S. Central Command that are supported by the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center laboratory.

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