Archive for December, 2019

News

569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deylin Cortellini, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, signals his comrades during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Dec. 11.

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News

A Soldier from the 18th Military Police Brigade of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command practices shooting on the 25-meter range in Breitenwald Training Area in Landstuhl, Feb. 2, 2018. 

‘Good Neighbor’ policy voluntarily limits weekend range training

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards reassured Landstuhl Union Community Mayor Peter Degenhardt during a meeting Dec. 16 in Landstuhl, of the Army’s intent to limit Saturday training at the 7th Army Training Command’s Breitenwald range to less than 10 times per year.

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News

USAFE-AFAFRICA Traffic Safety

Motor vehicle accidents continue to be among the leading causes of fatalities each year across the Air Force, and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen are not exempt.

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Lifestyle

Germans observe New Year’s traditions

Germans observe New Year’s traditions

People throughout the world observe New Year’s Eve, which is a special night to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

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Features

(Front row, from left) Florence Hare, U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacqlyn Sanchez, U.S. Army Capt. Susanne Richterich, Katie Koval, (second row, from left) U.S. Army Capt. Lana Wolfe, Rachel Sanning, U.S. Air Force Maj. Jennifer Terrebonne, Luidmyla Nelson, (not pictured) U.S. Army Maj. Ciara Rakestraw and Brian Hayes, all Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center gather for a photograph, Nov. 1. Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners (SAMFE) are physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses who are trained medical staff to work in coordination with other responders to meet the medical and behavioral health care needs of adolescent and adult sexual assault patients, to include documenting and collecting forensic information.

LRMC’s forensic examiners: Empowering victims across European theater

From the Azores of Portugal to the Black Sea, United States military operations throughout Europe are continuous, sustaining the U.S. military’s ability to rapidly deploy combat-ready forces across the theater of operations.

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Lifestyle

German holidays 2020

For planning purposes, the following is a list of German holidays in 2020: Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day Jan. 6 – Three Kings’ Day (official holiday in the states of Bayern, Sachsen, and Baden-Württemberg only) Feb. 24 – Rose Monday (no legal holiday) Feb. 25 – Shrove Tuesday (Fasching […]

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Features

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with a group of civilians who have each given 40 years of U.S. government service during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 6. Honorees received certificates as well as lapel pins for their service.

KMC civilians honored in Length-of-Service Ceremony

More than one hundred American and non-U.S. civilians were honored for their continued service to the U.S. government during the Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Fall Length-of-Service Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 6.

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Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation

Baumholder Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 816, 485-7182 or 06783-6-7182 Black Forest Snowboard & Ski Express Jan. 11 Cost: $65 per person, $45 per child under 12 years 7 ski-areas. 31 lifts. 55 kilometers of ski-slopes. The highest mountain in Baden-Württemberg rises to 1.493m above sea-level. The Feldberg is […]

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Health

Community Corner

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details and to RSVP, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY N/A TUESDAY Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30-3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY N/A THURSDAY Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30-3:30 p.m. FRIDAY N/A CHILD/YOUTH For details and to register […]

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Sports

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The Health & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and is scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18.

2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — If you plan to ring in the new year with resolutions of becoming a healthier you, what a better way to stick to that commitment than to sign up for the 24th Annual Air Force Marathon. Registration opens Jan. 1, at midnight, offering the lowest prices of the year with a New Year’s resolution special.

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