Archive for May, 2014

News

Courtesy photoAccording to the Department of Transportation, bicyclists under 14 are at a five times greater risk for injury than older cyclists. Helmets should always be worn for safety.

Simple step saves a life

by Staff Sgt. Kristopher Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The ripple-effect of many decisions can lead to catastrophic results or triumphant success; however, when the tragedy can be avoided with the simple “click” of a safety helmet, making the right choice should be simple.

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Lifestyle

Rheinland-Pfalz Idol searches for hidden talent

by Kelly Burell

The Hilltop Theater in Baumholder will be hosting talented vocalists of Germany for the Rheinland-Pflaz Idol contest, with live auditions taking place at 6 p.m. June 7.

May 22, 2014 ×

News

MCL – Maximum Contamination Level	AL – Action Level	Range – Range of actual measured results
Note: Gray area indicates numerous parameters of listed groups that are identified in the report.

2013 annual drinking water quality report summary

by 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight

The 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight presents Ramstein’s annual drinking water quality report.
This report, which is required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the EPA in CONUS, is designed to inform residents about the excellent water and services delivered over the past year.

May 22, 2014 ×

Schools

Photo by Senior Airman Chris WillisAirman 1st Class James Perez-Reyes, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Delilah Willis some of the fire trucks’ capabilities during Job Shadow Day May 16 on Ramstein. Job Shadow Day gave children of service members and civilians working in the KMC a chance to see what their parents’ jobs provide to the local and global communities.

Ramstein Airmen cast little shadows

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Features

Photo by Phil A. JonesCol. Judith Lee, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center commander, presents Maria Fox-Meehan with a handmade quilt of valor during the dedication ceremony of The Thomas Meehan Suite.

A memory lives on, brings peace to families

by Taylor Massey
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

A new room stands by at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center designed specifically for patients nearing the end of their life’s journey. These hospice patients now have a comforting environment where they can spend their last days with loved ones.

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News

Save tax on imported vehicles

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Customs Public Affairs

U.S. personnel stationed overseas can ship vehicles to the United States free of federal tax and duty. This exemption means big savings if you meet three conditions: you must take physical possession of the vehicle prior to shipment, have valid PCS orders and import it for personal use. However, the exemption does not free you from state taxation.

May 22, 2014 ×

Features

New spin on old training gives SHARP an edge

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

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and other tenant units from the KMC saw a new spin on Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention May 12 to 18 at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein.

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Features

Airman 1st Class Desmond Oates, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, removes an air compressor’s fender at the new AGE facility April 22 on Ramstein. The new facility relocated AGE Airmen under one roof to increase efficiency and continuity.

AFSO21 leads to new AGE

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein maintenance Airmen opened a new aerospace ground equipment facility recently, designed around Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century principles to increase the unit’s effectiveness.

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Features

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Fitzgerald, 86th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, shows the barb from a training Taser cartridge to a crowd during the 86th SFS Police Week display May 17 on Ramstein. The event occurred during National Police Week and was held to provide community involvement and safety tips. The 86th SFS assembled the displays and demonstrations to provide community members the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of what security forces does on Ramstein. 
The 86th SFS also gave lethal and less-than-lethal weapon safety tips while providing community involvement.

Police Week demo displays security, safety

Photos by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon

       

May 22, 2014 ×

News

Sgt. Brian O’Callaghan, human resources NCO with the 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center, 21st 
Theater Sustainment Command, processes role players into a personnel accountability system during the 1st HRSC’s Millrinder Phoenix culmination exercise May 13 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

1st HRSC test capabilities during Millrinder Phoenix

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

The 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted its culminating training exercise designed to test a wide range of passenger movements, civilian evacuation, casualty reporting and postal operations May 12 to 16 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern.

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