Archive for April, 2015

Commentary, News

Recognizing the volunteer force

by Lt. Col. Thomas Ausherman 86th Force Support Squadron commander

The elimination of the draft in 1973 marked the beginning of an all-volunteer force in the U.S. military, but that’s not the volunteer force I would like to address.

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News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Queen
Airmen and members of the U.S. Agency for International Develop-ment and the Los Angeles County Search and Rescue team, offload relief supplies for victims of the earth-
quake in Katmandu, Nepal, April 28. The Air Force, members of the USAID, the Los Angeles  County Search and Rescue team and five search and rescue dogs, transported relief supplies to provide assistance to the men and women in Nepal.

Air Force provides additional support in Nepal

by Master Sgt. Lesley Waters Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

The Air Force continues its support of the disaster relief operations in Nepal with the arrival of a second C-17 Globemaster III, in response to an earthquake that rocked the country April 25.

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News

Instructors and students of a Fly Away Security course participate in a three-mile run prior to graduation April 18 on Ramstein. After completing the 10-day predeployment course, the defenders are ready to be deployed throughout the world, protecting aircrew and aircraft in austere locations.

435th SFS teaches Airmen Fly Away Security

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After months of planning and preparation, members of the 435th Security Forces Squadron initiated the new U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Fly Away Security program and had its first class of graduates
April 18 on Ramstein.

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Commentary

Sexual assault prevention: moving beyond awareness

by Gen. Larry Spencer Air Force Vice Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON — Since 2001, April has been the month that the nation has focused its attention on sexual assault awareness and the impact this crime has had on its victims.

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News

86th AMDS public health guides illnesses, injury prevention

Commentary by Tech. Sgt. Ireneo Alfaro 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Healthy living is a long-term commitment. Merely passing your physical fitness test is not enough to prepare you for a deployment, TDY or even a simple vacation

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Sports

Sgt. 1st Class Ronnell Foster (bottom), a 21st Theater Sustainment Command combatives instructor,  grapples with mixed martial arts fighter Chris Lytle  (top) during his visit April 15 to Kleber Kaserne, Germany.

Chris ’Lights Out’ Lytle brings MMA, resiliency to KMC

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

In recent years, celebrities visiting military installations overseas have become a highlight for service members serving in those areas. Free live music, stand-up comedy and other entertainment provide a welcome break from a rigorous operational tempo.

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Sports

Sports Shorts – Events and Notices

Sports Shorts – Events and Notices

SAAM 5K run/walk The Army and Air Force will host a Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run/Walk Saturday at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center in Bldg. 2117. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 9. Registration is free for all participants. The first 100 to register will […]

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Sports

Courtesy photo by Linda Hitchcok
Members of the Ramstein Runners run March 30 along the banks of the Moselle River in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany. The Ramstein Runners is a Kaiserslautern-based, women-only running group that provides opportunities for group fitness training and social networking for members of the KMC.

Ramstein runners pounding the pavement

by Marisa Novobilski 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

For many members of the Ramstein Runners club, running is more than just logging miles into a tracker. For some, it’s an outlet to relieve stress; for others, it’s a way to make new friends; for even more, it’s a way to stay committed to fitness goals.

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Schools

School Notes – events and notices

School Notes – events and notices

Around the world bingo The Ramstein Intermediate School PTA Around the World Bingo will be on Wednesday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and games begin at 6. PTA Members are free.  Members pay $6 per adult, non-members $7 and kids eat […]

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Features

Charles Tillman, an NFL cornerback who was the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2013, and Santonio Holmes Jr, an NFL wide receiver and MVP of Super Bowl XLIII, pose for a photo with Staff Sgt. Theresa Buck, 72st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, unit security manager, during the USO’s ProTour 2015, April 15 on Ramstein.

NFL stars visit service members in Germany

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
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