Archive for May, 2016

Lifestyle

Humans with fish heads entertain the audience in the streets of Zweibruecken during the street-theater spectacle Saturday and Sunday.

Zweibruecken sponsors street theater, various markets

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Zweibruecken city center will be the stage for a two-day street-theater spectacle Saturday and Sunday. The official opening will be at 10 a.m. Saturday on Alexanderplatz with musical performances, percussion demonstrations, magician shows and walking acts consisting of fantasy figures. The band Swing Collection will entertain the audience with renowned […]

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21st TSC leaders provide answers during civilian town hall

21st TSC leaders provide answers during civilian town hall

Photo by Ronnie Schelby
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Ask an attorney: Tax tips for retirees

by Stephen Smith 21st Theater Sustainment Command Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

Q: I’m a U.S. citizen who has been retired here in Germany for the last decade, and I haven’t filed a U.S. tax return since 2006. Am I in trouble with the IRS?

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Lisa (left) and AyLeen participate in a three-legged race during a community engagement event led by Airmen from Ramstein April 23 in Landstuhl.

Ramstein Airmen build ties in local community

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
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Regional symposium features world-renowned religious scholar

by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

A world-renowned religious scholar confronted what he asserts are some of life’s most vexing questions during a symposium conducted April 28 on Vogelweh.

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Capt. Kimberly Ferland, lead NATO evaluator, gives the First Impression Report to the 212th Combat Support Hospital commander and key leaders. This initial report, which found the unit fully capable or capable in all areas, will be the basis of the official certification, which will occur later at NATO headquarters.

212th Combat Support Hospital completes NATO evaluation

Story and photo by Capt. Tonia Jordan 212th Combat Support Hospital

The 212th Combat Support Hospital successfully completed a week-long NATO evaluation April 22 that is expected to lead to the unit being the first-ever NATO-certified combat hospital.

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Senior Airman Cornel Griffen and Airman 1st Class Paul Boughner, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agents, load cargo containers onto a platform Jan. 27 on Ramstein. These platforms are used to quickly transport cargo around the flightline.

Keep your travel options varied with Space-A

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

For most Airmen, coordinating travel arrangements is the most stressful part of a vacation. The time it takes to get from point A to point B and the associated costs add up to be significant stressors, so weighing your options is key to saving.

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Children from Vogelweh Elementary School draw out their emotions during a therapy session April 21 on Vogelweh. During the Turkey evacuation, dozens of families separated from service members in Turkey, and some are now in the KMC.

Chalking up our anxiety, separated from family

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

Azmeralda Poole pushes the chalk down on the ground and draws two dots inside a circle, cracking a grin as she sketches a smiling face. She points to her creation as she looks up at Nicole Flores, her Vogelweh Elementary School counselor.

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First responders assist a simulated missile-attack casualty during the Wing Thunder inspection April 26 on Ramstein. The first responders arrived on scene first to ensure the scene was safe and all victims were helped in a timely matter.

Wing Thunder inspection booming success

Photos by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka
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Congratulations to this year’s CCAF graduates

Staff Sgt. Matthew Agres Staff Sgt. Brandon Aguilar Master Sgt. Christopher Alcala Master Sgt. Jonatan Allenrivera Senior Airman Joshua Andersen Tech. Sgt. Mario Anderson Tech. Sgt. Sherman Armprester Tech. Sgt. Ameer Assad Tech. Sgt. Kyle Babbert Senior Airman Lloydonadler Balili Staff Sgt. Travis Banks Tech. Sgt. Kristine Barber Senior Airman […]

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