Archive for February, 2015

Schools

Sembach fifth-graders begin Read and Ride Program

by Shane Sharp
Europe Regional Medical Command Public Affairs

Fifth-graders at Sembach Middle School are combining exercise and academics in a recently implemented Read and Ride pilot program designed to boost physical activity and reading time.

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Health

First Lt. Lindsey Leitz, Health Promotion nutrition program manager, demonstrates the difference between a nine-inch plate, which would provide proper proportions when eating, to the 12-inch plates served at many restaurants during the Healthy Living Class Feb. 9 on Ramstein.

Ramstein slims down health myths

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When working in a profession that strongly recommends, and even requires, a healthy lifestyle, it can be confusing or overwhelming to know what is and is not true regarding health and fitness.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photoTo say goodbye to winter, a pile of wood will be burned on Oberberg, near the sports field in Olsbrücken, Saturday night.

Olsbrücken says goodbye to winter with bonfire

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The community of Olsbrücken will observe a special custom Sunday after Fasching — the burning of winter.

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News

A parade participant interacts with a crowd member during the Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Ramstein celebrates 64th annual Fasching parade

Photos by Senior Airman Timothy Moore

           

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Health

Ramstein Elemtary School students practice brushing their teeth during a dental hygiene presentation by the 86th Dental Squadron. The dental team used examples, such as flossing and brushing teeth, and talked about healthy eating and the importance of oral health care.

Dental squadron brightens Ramstein smiles

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

       

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News

Participants compete in the air rifle portion of the European Regional Warrior Games time trials Feb. 12 on Vogelweh. The time trials are a competition to see how warriors stack up against their fellow brothers-in-arms in competitive events.

Wounded warriors compete in time trials

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

The Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe hosted the European Regional Warrior Games time trials for wounded warriors across Europe Feb. 13 on Vogelweh.

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Features

Airmen lay out map for fellow engineers

Airmen lay out map for fellow engineers

Story and photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Civil Engineer Group hosted a training day Feb. 12 with its engineering technicians and explosive ordnance disposal Airmen teaching a core task to fellow comrades who are qualified in other CE skill sets.

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Features

Passengers arriving from Baltimore-Washington International Airport depart an aircraft upon arrival at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal Feb. 4. The passenger terminal serves more than 13,000 passengers in an average month.

Passenger terminal connects Airmen around globe

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

Transportation to a service member’s next duty location is an important part of one’s career. Without aerial port squadrons around the world, Airmen would have a harder time getting to their bases, especially if that base is overseas.

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News

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Leon Caffie engages the crowd assembled at the 7th Civil Support Command’s African-American Heritage/Black History Month event Feb. 8 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activities Center on Daenner Kaserne. Caffie, who was the guest speaker at the event, spent 39 years in the Army and Army Reserve, retiring as command sergeant major of the Army Reserve in 2010.

African-American Heritage Month

Photo by Maj. Elizabeth Behring
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Sports

Contestants compete during the 86th Airlift Wing African-American History Month Committee’s 21-point coed basketball competition Feb. 14 on Ramstein.

AAHM makes slam dunk at Ramstein

Photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh

     

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