Archive for August, 2014

Features, Health

Preventing pesky pests with passion

Preventing pesky pests with passion

by Airman First Class Michael Stuart 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There’s a team of Airmen on Ramstein who help get rid of unwanted visitors anyone may have while trying to get the job done. Their mission is to eliminate pests that might be hindering yours.

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Dominance through precision measurement

Dominance through precision measurement

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Precision is a part of everyday life, whether an Airman realizes it or not, and the members of the 86th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory ensure the accuracy of equipment used by several commands that operate in Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Features

16th SB’s 106th Finance virtually trains four detachments

16th SB’s 106th Finance virtually trains four detachments

by 1st Lt. Henry Chan 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 16th Sustainment Brigade’s 106th Financial Management Support Unit received realistic virtual simulation training that showed their strengths and weaknesses in financial support and convoy operations July 17.

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News

7th CSC Family Programs hosts FRG conference

7th CSC Family Programs hosts FRG conference

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Public Affairs Office

With the war in Iraq over and the war in Afghanistan winding down the U.S. Army and, in particular, the U.S. Army Reserve is undergoing a significant transformation to remain ready and relevant in the future and so are Army Reserve Family Programs.

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News

Second star for vice commander

Second star for vice commander

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
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News

Second Lt. Lindsey Leitz, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron Nutrition Program Manager, uses mock food to demonstrate the proper serving sizes July 28. Health Promotion, formerly known as the Health & Wellness Center, offers several nutrition classes including Healthy Eating, Hypertension and Heart Health.

Building a new culture of health

Story and photo by Kimberly Parker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Physical resilience is not just about physical fitness, but also includes maintaining a healthy weight and optimal nutrition to be able to accomplish the mission and enjoy life. Health Promotion, formerly known as the Health and Wellness Center, is one tool available to help strengthen physical resilience.

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Lifestyle

Recipe of the week: Italian noodle salad

Recipe of the week: Italian noodle salad

Servings: 6 Ingredients: 4-5 liters water 2-3 teaspoons vegetable broth granules 500 grams penne pasta noodles 500 grams cherry tomatoes 250 grams mozzarella cheese 6 slices mortadella* or bologna 1 medium onion 2-3 cloves garlic 1 bundle parsley 1 bundle basil 8 tablesp. white wine vinegar Salt & white pepper […]

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Lifestyle

Capt. Spanky in the German capital

Capt. Spanky in the German capital

by Capt. Spanky

Hello all! Capt. Spanky here with another review from an amazing adventure.

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News

Deployment, distribution unit uses diversity for mission readiness

Deployment, distribution unit uses diversity for mission readiness

Photo and story by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Packing equipment, weighing shipments and inspecting cargo chutes is all in a day’s work for members of 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Deployment and Distribution Flight.

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U.S. Army Europe welcomes new  deputy commanding general

U.S. Army Europe welcomes new deputy commanding general

U.S. Army Europe welcomed its new Deputy Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt today after he departed his previous assignment as the commander, Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr. Piatt replaces Maj. Gen. Richard Longo who retired in a ceremony July 22, after 34 years of service. Piatt has […]

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