Archive for October, 2014

News

EUCOM, KMC rehearse increased FP condition

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The force protection condition was raised Thursday morning in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, including all military installations in the the KMC. The increased force protection posture will last until the afternoon today.

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Commentary

Telling Weldon’s story

by Sgt. 1st Class John S. Wollaston
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

“Saying goodbye to someone that was a friend, a co-worker, a Soldier you were entrusted to mold and develop is one of the hardest things a leader ever has to do — especially in a situation that didn’t involve that person being in harm’s way. And it never gets easier no matter how many times you have to go through it.”

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News

Airman 1st Class Christopher Torres, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, delivers a speech to shopmates after releasing a C-130J Super Hercules with a black letter designation Oct. 7 on Ramstein. A black letter designation indicates that an aircraft is operating under ideal circumstances and has no outstanding mechanical issues or due inspections.

AMXS Airman launches perfect C-130J

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Oct. 7, Airman 1st Class Christopher Torres, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, released a C-130J under black letter conditions, which indicates that the specific aircraft is operating without any discrepancies, due inspections or maintenance problems.

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News

Joint terminal attack controllers from the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron take part in Serpentex 2014 Sept. 15 to 26 in Mont-de-Marsan, France. Serpentex was the seventh annual French air force-hosted multinational close air support exercise with more than 700 members from Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States working together.

Airmen take part in exercise Serpentex

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Amin Momna
4th Air Support Operations Group

A mixture of total force Airmen participated in the seventh annual French air force-hosted multinational close air support exercise, Serpentex, Sept. 15 to 26 in Mont-de-Marsan, France.

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Schools

Senior Airman Matthew Clark, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department driver and operator, teaches Ramstein Middle School students about fire truck equipment Oct. 9. The 86th CES firefighters came out to the middle school to talk to the students about their job and the importance of fire safety.

Firefighters teach fire prevention

Photos by Airman Larissa Greatwood

     

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Sports

Kingfish do it again!

Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern Kingfish swim team

On Sept. 27, the Kaisers-lautern Kingfish swim team hosted four other teams from across Europe at the Ramstein Aquatic Center. The Kingfish once again swam away with the victory, beating the Wiesbaden Wahoos, Lisbon Bullsharks and Lakenheath Barracudas 1257-792-154-141.

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News

TKS – Baumholder Network Upgrades – Oct. 14, 2014

On Tuesday October 14, between approximately 07:00 and 15:00, TKS will implement a series of on-post network upgrades at Baumholder. TKS’s continued investment into Baumholder’s network infrastructure will immediately bring digital AFN television service to the installation, and will also lay the groundwork for on-post internet service with a connection […]

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Features

Senior Airman Lloydon Balili, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron ophthalmic technician, uses an auto-refractor to determine a patient’s baseline prescription Sept. 30 on Ramstein. As U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s largest optometry clinic, they treat ID cardholders for anything from retraining physicals to school screenings.

Optometry office provides insight

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Not being able to see can mean the difference between life and death in the military. Aiming a weapon effectively, parachuting out of an aircraft or even patrolling the base would be incredibly difficult without a healthy set of eyes.

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Health

Increased surgery access at LRMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Increased opportunities for surgical procedures are currently available at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for retirees, Department of Defense civilian employees and family members.

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News

Courtesy photo

Observance proves cybersecurity is a team effort

Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

U.S. Army Europe Cyber security officials want to remind members of the U.S. forces community in Europe that October marks the 11th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it’s everyone’s duty to protect Army information and communications.

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