Archive for July, 2015

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – July 24, 2015

Events » The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club July ice cream social will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Donnelly Park Pavillion. Come out, socialize and enjoy some ice cream. For details and reservations, visit www.ramsteinosc.org. » The End-of-Summer Reading Program party will take place from 10 a.m. to noon today […]

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News

Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron unload cargo from a truck before loading it onto a C-130J Super Hercules in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 15. During the bilateral exercise, Airmen from the 37th AS are scheduled to drop more than 25 container delivery systems over Plovdiv.

US, Bulgarian forces train, build interoperability

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

U.S. and Bulgarian paratroopers jump from an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules during a Halo jump over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 14. During this three-hourlong formation flight that consisted of two U.S. Air Force C-130Js and one Bulgarian air force C-27, more than 50 paratroopers exited the aircraft and landed near Plovdiv Airport.

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Health

Study forecasts future vision issues in children

Study forecasts future vision issues in children

by Pfc. Janae Camacho Baumholder Army Health Clinic

A new study shows that frequent reading, playing electronic devices or sitting too close to the TV may not bring on nearsightedness after all. Having one eye exam before first grade could help predict whether your child will need glasses by the eighth grade.

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News

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command Color Guard and members of the Special Troops Battalion participate in a change of responsibility ceremony July 14 on Panzer Kaserne.

STB holds change of responsibility ceremony

Photos by Ronnie Schelby

Lt. Col. Caprissa Brown-Slade, commander of the Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, passes the guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Williams during a change of responsibility ceremony July 14 on Panzer Kaserne. Williams is replacing Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Mainor as the command sergeant major of the STB.

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News

Buying, selling used cars in Germany

by Joerg Moddelmog Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center

If you’re thinking about buying a used car downtown, or you are about to sell your car to a fellow service member, then it may be interesting to know that in both cases the sale or purchase is subject to German law. Therefore, it is good to know what host nation laws say on the subject of warranties and defects.

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News

Sgt. 1st Class Patrick B. Marrill, a 21st Theater Sustainment Command Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report trainer, instructs leaders from units throughout the U.S. Army Garrison on the new Army NCOER July 15 on Kapaun Air Station.

21st TSC educates Europe on new NCOER

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

Leaders are gathering in classrooms and training sites all across Europe for one simple reason: change is coming. Trained instructors make their rotations among U.S. Army Europe units to bring valuable news about an updated system: the new Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report.

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Features

Retired Maj. James M. Beckworth, a 25-year veteran who served with the 3rd Infantry Division among other organizations, visits with Sgt. Cory Divens of the 3rd Infantry Division at Rhine Ordnance Barracks July 15.

Veteran of postwar occupation returns to Kaiserslautern

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

A veteran of the post-World War II occupation returned to his former offices on Panzer Kaserne and Rhine Ordnance Barracks, as well as the scene of his marriage and much of his youth.

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Features

Participants place their hands over their hearts during the National Anthem prior to the start of the 2015 Viking Challenge at the Pulaski Park track July 17, 2015. The Viking Challenge is a 24-hour run/walk-a-thon that raises money for various organizations in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson)

Viking Challenge comes to KMC

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson

Participants place their hands over their hearts during the national anthem prior to the start of the 2015 Viking Challenge July 17 at the Pulaski Park track. The Viking Challenge is a 24-hour run and walk-a-thon that raises money for various organizations in the KMC.

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Features

Airman brings 21st century to AF

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

Many Airmen have the opportunity to implement changes and find better procedures within their workplace, but few are able to upgrade their unit to the extent one Airman has, and he was honored for his dedication.

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Features

Abigail Murray, Civil Air Patrol cadet, answers another cadet’s question in a drill and ceremony test during the CAP’s 2015 European Summer Camp June 24 on Ramstein.

CAP turns teens into cadets

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Civil Air Patrol hosted its 2015 European Summer Camp at Ramstein High School June 20 to 28 on Ramstein.

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