Archive for March, 2015

News

Photo by Capt. Mary Andrea UgaddanCapt. Robert Baker, B Company commander, performs a fireman’s carry as part of the 
guerilla drills on this station for Resolute Day physical readiness training Feb. 27, at Miesau Ammo Depot.

CSH gets creative with physical readiness training

by Capt. Mary Andrea Ugaddan
212th Combat Support Hospital Public Affairs

The 212th Combat Support Hospital celebrated Resolute Day Feb. 27 with a challenging and creative physical readiness training session focused on Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness in support of the Army’s ready and resilient campaign plan.

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Sports

JA warns against office betting pools

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Office

March Madness is here, and though it is an exciting time of year, it can also be a potentially dangerous time for Airmen who are unaware of Department of Defense regulations regarding gambling.

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Health

Photo by Phil A. JonesA behavioral health specialist aims his weapon during a demonstration provided by Maj. (Dr.) Michael Valdovinos to show how Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy can be used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

VRET helps resolve PTSD by recreating traumatic events

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

For those who think they are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a new form of help is available at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center where they can recreate the look, sounds and smells of a deployed environment to help patients revisit and cope with events that have affected them so profoundly.

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Features

Photo by Brandon BeachSgt. Maj. Shawn M. Firch, 21st Theater Sustainment Command secretary general staff sergeant major, teaches Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades, 21st TSC senior enlisted leader, how to play the guitar during some down time Feb. 22 on Panzer Kaserne.

TSC sergeant major’s music career strikes perfect tone

by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

When most people think of jobs in the Army, they don’t realize the multitude of opportunities available to recruits looking to join. One 21st Theater Sustainment Command sergeant major, however, found instant harmony when he enlisted into the Army nearly 28 years ago.

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News

AF waives renters insurance obligation in privatized housing

by Breanne Smith
Air Force Civil Engineer Center Public Affairs

Airmen signing a lease to live in privatized homes on base may no longer be covered by a renters insurance provision, due to a recent Department of Defense change in basic allowance for housing.

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News

USAFE Airman earns AF medical award

USAFE Airman earns AF medical award

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

The Air Force recently named a Ramstein Airman as one of its best medical service members in 2014.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 13, 2015

MARCH 3 4:50 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Bexbach. 5:50 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Hirschhorn. MARCH 4 2:01 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 4 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. MARCH 5 9:20 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. […]

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News

Brig. Gen. Patrick Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, 3rd Air Force command chief, March 2 on Ramstein. Mordente and Wright discussed Ramstein’s mission and the capabilities of the Airmen during Wright’s immersion tour. During his visit, Wright toured many facilities, in addition to a C-130J Super Hercules modified for in-flight 
surgeries.

3rd Air Force command chief tours Ramstein

Photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood

   

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News

‘Gone phishing’ email exercise tests cybersecurity on Ramstein

by Kimberly Parker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen were put to the test when the 86th Airlift Wing inspector general and the 86th Communications Squadron executed a cybersecurity phishing email exercise Feb. 26 on Ramstein.

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News

USAFE-AFAFRICA recognizes 2014 Outstanding Airmen

USAFE-AFAFRICA recognizes 2014 Outstanding Airmen

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

During the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa annual awards ceremony March 5 at Ramstein, Gen. Frank Gorenc, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, recognized the best Airmen in the command for 2014.

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