Archive for June, 2016

Lifestyle

Kaltenberg Medieval Tournament coming soon

Kaltenberg Medieval Tournament coming soon

Story and photo by Amanda Daly
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

I had such high hopes leading up to the Kaltenberg Medieval Tournament and was worried that reality might fall short of my expectations.

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Lifestyle

Photos courtesy of the city of KaiserslauternStudents from a local dancing school present what they have leaned during Kaiserslautern’s children's fest Saturday.

Children’s fest offers fun, action for families

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The city and the advertising association Kaiser in Lautern will sponsor the traditional children’s fest under the motto “Fun and Action in the City” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the center of Kaiserslautern. Stores, local clubs and institutions will present manifold activities and special offers for the […]

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News

Military Postal Service stopping for some US direct-hire NATO employees

Courtesy of Installation Management
Command Europe Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany — U.S. direct-hire employees of NATO will no longer be able to use the Military Postal Service in Europe starting July 18.

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News

21st TSC unveils 2016 Best Warriors

21st TSC unveils 2016 Best Warriors

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

Key 21st Theater Sustain-ment Command leaders and competition officials unveiled Team 21’s 2016 Best Warriors before an enthusiastic audience of officers, sergeants, Soldiers, family members and visitors during a dynamic culminating ceremony held May 24 at the Wagon Wheel Theater on Smith Barracks.

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News

Knight’s Brigade briefs VCSA during Baumholder visit

Knight’s Brigade briefs VCSA during Baumholder visit

by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O'Brien
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, the 35th U.S. Army vice chief of staff, visited Smith Barracks May 27 for a ground’s-eye view of 16th Sustainment Brigade activities, as the Knight’s Brigade provides essential logistical support to Anakonda 16.

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Features

American, French citizens pay homage to WWI soldiers at Saint-Mihiel

American, French citizens pay homage to WWI soldiers at Saint-Mihiel

Story and photo by Capt. Chase P. McFarland
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Honor, dedication, selfless service, personal courage, friendship: Today’s military men and women embody these values, instilled onto them by the tradition and sacrifice by those who came before.

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News

International academy graduates inaugural class

by Staff Sgt. Jill Marie Diem
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
Public Affairs

The first graduating class of the Inter-European Air Forces Academy in Einsiedlerhof, Germany, had the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander’s undivided attention when he spoke with students May 10.

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News

435th AGOW deploys to Africa, builds new base

435th AGOW deploys to Africa, builds new base

by 86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs

Only a few hours before sunset, a plane loaded with Airmen and cargo lands on a runway. Within hours they are staring at an open field, miles away from the initial runway. Their task is to make the field a base.

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News

Airmen keep Germany clean

Airmen keep Germany clean

Story and photo by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Volunteers came together to beautify the surrounding areas of Ramstein by cleaning up trash May 20.

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News

786th FSS lodging recognized for supporting Turkey dependents

786th FSS lodging recognized for supporting Turkey dependents

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class
Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC First Sergeant Council recognized the 786th Force Support Squadron lodging team for their superior performance May 25 on Ramstein.

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