Archive for November, 2014

Health

Lt. Col. Jeffrey LaDine, 86th Dental Squadron dentist, and Luciana McWhorter, Red Cross Dental Assistant Training Program volunteer, conduct a routine examination on a patient Oct. 23 on Ramstein. The first month of the seven-month course teaches volunteers the terminology and technical aspects of dentistry. Students spend the remaining six months in the examination room becoming proficient in dentistry.

Dental volunteer program bridges gap of inexperience

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

With downsizing and force- shaping programs affecting Airmen worldwide, the manpower in the Air Force takes a toll.

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Lifestyle

Photo by Stefan LayesPrior to the lantern procession in Ramstein-Miesenbach, a St. Martin’s 
worship service takes place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Catholic church.

Children walk in lantern processions to honor St. Martin

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Nov. 11 not only marks the beginning of the German carnival season but also St. Martin’s Day. On Tuesday, Germans honor the patron of the poor and friend of the children — St. Martin.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photosThe horse awards ceremony at Quirnbach’s horse market starts at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Quirnbach holds horse market, lottery

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every second Wednesday in November, the village of Quirnbach holds its traditional horse market. The event will include a horse show with awards, vendors, food specialties, musical entertainment and a raffle.

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News

Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations due April 2, 2015

by Janis El Shabazz
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

Nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2014 are due to the Air Force Personnel Center April 2.

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxDr. J.D. Crouch, USO president and CEO, endorses the USO banner after taking a tour of the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility 
Oct. 28 on Ramstein. Crouch and his wife, Kristin, came to Ramstein to visit different USOs in the region.

USO president visits Ramstein Air Base

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News

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

by Senior Airman Christian Rodgers
86th Communications Squadron

The typical buzz word in today’s cyberspace domain is “cybersecurity.” Cybersecurity is developed into layers, in which all are utilized to protect a nation’s assets, as well as incorporate strategic planning to actually attack adversaries.

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News

US secretary of labor speaks on AFN radio show

US secretary of labor speaks on AFN radio show

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Features

A redeployer going through the Air Force Deployment Transition Center gazes over the landscape at Heidelberg Castle Oct. 24 in Heidelberg, Germany. Redeployers go on an experiential outing during their time at the DTC to help them transition back into less threatening environments before going back home.

Making transition home easier

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The deployment comes and goes. New experiences were had. Feelings, both expected and unexpected, came up throughout the entire process. There may be uncertainty about how to behave once back in the “familiar.”

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Features

Airman 1st Class Joanne Collantes, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical materiel technician, applies makeup to Airman 1st Class Austin Hennessee, 86th Communications Squadron cyber infrastructure technician, before participating in the “Thank You for Asking” social experiment Oct. 23 on Ramstein.

‘Thank you for asking’ experiment shines light on domestic violence

Story and photo by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

To promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the Family Advocacy Program on Ramstein arranged a social experiment.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Nov. 7, 2014

OCT. 30 8:16 a.m.: Child endangerment was reported on Vogelweh. 4:40 p.m.: A minor traffic accident and driving a motor vehicle without a U.S. Army Europe driver’s license were reported on Vogelweh. 5:20 p.m.: Damage to private and government property was reported on Vogelweh. 9:30 p.m.: An assault was reported in Zweibrücken. OCT. 31 […]

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