Archive for January, 2015

Schools

Students tune skills in honor jazz seminar

Students tune skills in honor jazz seminar

Photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart

 

January 22, 2015 ×

Lifestyle

Army Pvt. Amir Farzaneh, 27, of San Antonio, plays a villager in the opening scene of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Farzaneh, a computer specialist from the 212th Combat Support Hospital at Miesau Army Depot, joined U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s community theater shortly after arriving in Germany.

Soldier finds home at garrison theater

Story and photo by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Not long ago, when Pvt. Amir Farzaneh first arrived at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, he wandered into the Java Cafe in the KMC Onstage foyer on Kleber Kaserne to catch a Wi-Fi signal.

January 22, 2015 ×

Lifestyle

Photo by Stefan LayesRamstein-Miesenbach’s carnival association Bruchkatze sponsors a “Prunksitzung,” or pomp session, Saturday and Jan. 31.

Germany celebrates ‘crazy’ season

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

People who like to dress up in fancy dresses or costumes and pretend to be somebody else have three weeks left to do so. They can do so as long as Germany celebrates its “fifth season,” or “crazy season.”

January 22, 2015 ×

Health

Photo by Phil JonesErica Taylor, nurse director for the Telehealth program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, demonstrates how the Telehealth cart otoscope conducts a real-time tympanic membrane exam. On screen is Physician Assistant Steven Cain who, from a remote location, can see and evaluate the patient and provide an appropriate plan of care.

Telehealth brings long distance specialists to you

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Telehealth is paving the way for the future of military medicine in Europe Regional Medical Command. Telehealth bridges the geographical distances between patients and specialty care providers, increases patient access to care, and supports mission readiness.

January 22, 2015 ×

Health

Medical appointments made easy

Courtesy of 86th Medical Group

The goal of the 86th Medical Group has always been to meet the health care needs of patients and their families by providing the best possible medical care while ensuring access to the services.

January 22, 2015 ×

Health

Airman 1st Class Brian Moorehead, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, steps on a scale before he uses a Bod Pod to measure his body composition Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The machine measures an individual’s weight, body fat percent, and change in body fat and muscle mass. The Bod Pod is available to all ID cardholders over the age of 18.

RUfit to be in the pod?

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

Being fit to fight and maintaining a great physical foundation is an imperative pillar of the RUfit program, an Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa intiative focusing on health and wellness.

January 22, 2015 ×

News

Virtual ESD now at Ramstein

by Senior Airman Brian Quintanilla
86th Communications Squadron

In the past few weeks, a new application may have appeared on computer desktops. On Dec. 8, the 67th Cyber Wing deployed Virtual Enterprise Service Desk on computers throughout U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

January 22, 2015 ×

Features

Airman 1st Class Austin Conway, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle mechanic, checks a tire’s pressure Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The 86th VRS is responsible for servicing more than 1,000 vehicles on and off base.

86th VRS keeps Ramstein on the road

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle repair flight keeps units on Ramstein ready for any mission that requires them to be behind the wheel.

January 22, 2015 ×

Lifestyle

Staff Sgt. Christopher Hunt, video teleconference specialist with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, works the turntables in the Battle of the DJs competition Jan. 9 at Armstrong’s Club.

Local DJs battle on Vogelweh

Story and photo by Ronnie Schelby
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The Battle of the DJs competition, which pits the turntable talents of local Soldiers from the KMC in a knockout format, is heating up.

January 22, 2015 ×

Features

Senior Airman Gabriel Sundstrom, 86th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, checks for damage on a battery Jan. 15 on Ramstein.

Electrifying environments through timely inspections

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

Whether it’s taking an automobile in for preventative or restorative maintenance, trust is generally put in the hands of a specialist. The same can be said for the aircraft gracing Ramstein Air Base’s flightline.

January 22, 2015 ×
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