Archive for December, 2019

Features

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Khandzhayan, a protocol liaison for the 86th Airlift Wing, poses for an on-the-job photo after receiving Airlifter of the Week, a wing-level award recognizing Khandzhayan’s outstanding work performance, at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 19.

Airlifter of the Week: Port Dawg ‘Khan’ performs protocol mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Khandzhayan, a protocol liaison for the 86th Airlift Wing, was recognized as the Airlifter of the Week on Nov. 19 at Ramstein Air Base.

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News

Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas volunteers pose for a photo during the first CFC-O charity event in Europe on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 15. The information booth they ran during the event showcased the vast number of charities offered within the CFC-O, including what percentage per dollar goes to the charitable cause.

1st CFC fair in Europe hosted on Ramstein

Kaiserslautern Military Community members participated in the first Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas fair in Europe on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 15.

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News

U.S. Airmen and Soldiers assigned throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community provide medical care to a simulated casualty.

US Air Force, Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Air Force and Army medics from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and 212th Combat Support Hospital attended a joint training event on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 15.

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Health, News

INFORMATION ON BENEFICIARY WEB ENROLLMENT

INFORMATION ON BENEFICIARY WEB ENROLLMENT

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Features

A Christmas tree stands in the middle of a roundabout at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 3, 2019. The tree was donated by the people of Ramstein-Miesenbach as a symbol of friendship between Germany and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)

Christmas tree lighting ceremony

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Features

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, serves an Airman in the dining facility at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 28, 2019. Approximately 300 Airmen came for Thanksgiving lunch.

Thanksgiving Meal

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Features

Stefan Alford (center), U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz chief of public affairs, accepts the Installation Management Command Stalwart Award at a ceremony Nov. 19 in San Antonio, Texas, joined by Garrison Commander Col. Jason Edwards (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Brett Waterhouse (right). Photo by Joshua Ford

Garrison director wins prestigious IMCOM Stalwart Award

A U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz director received Installation Management Command’s most prestigious award during a ceremony Nov. 19 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Features

Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, wearing yellow vests, talk to Baumholder military housing residents during a survey the first week of November. The week-long survey asked residents what additions to housing would make their residences better. (Photo by Bernd Mai)

USAG RP housing survey ends; helps residents build wish list, solve issues

The feedback from a survey reaching nearly 600 Baumholder Military Community residents is being used to create a list of desires and wants for housing areas.

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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Rocky Carr, outgoing 21st Theater Sustainment Command senior enlisted advisor, gives his final remarks during a change of responsibility ceremony in Sembach, Nov. 21. A change of responsibility ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority from one unit’s senior enlisted advisor to the next. (Photo by Spc. Elliott Page)

Carr thanks ‘Team 21’ in change of responsibility

U.S. Army Europe’s logistical command changed senior enlisted leaders during a change of responsibility ceremony at Sembach Kaserne in Sembach, Nov. 21.

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Features

Markus Rademacher, Stephan Uhrig and Ulf Burger pose in front of the water tender near the Villaggio Housing Area in Vicenza Italy in October 2019. (Courtesy Photo)

German firefighters deploy to help keep Italian military housing area safe

A recent fix to a water tower in a military housing area in Italy led to a month-long partnership between U.S. Army garrisons in Germany and Italy.

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