Archive for March, 2019

News

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Larry Nice, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, is recognized as Airlifter of the Week by Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, on Ramstein Air Base, March 14. Nice was recognized for his leadership ability on a recent mission.

Nice guy finishes first, recognized as Airlifter of the Week

by Kelly Sanders
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Anyone who has binged on a favorite show knows that three hours can fly by in the blink of an eye. For U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Larry Nice, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, three hours was all he had to prepare a C-17 to pick up two wounded U.S. Soldiers.

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Features

Shining a light on women in aviation

Shining a light on women in aviation

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The first annual Young Women in Aviation Day just so happened to perfectly fall during Women’s History Month, March 9.

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Features

DFAS explains civilian relocation tax changes

DFAS explains civilian relocation tax changes

Photo and story by Mary Davis
Installation Management Command Public Affairs

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017 made the majority of government civilian employee relocation entitlements taxable, causing some concern and confusion over what elements would be taxed.

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Features, Sports

This year the annual Ramstein Mudder and the Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocate and Respect or CLEAR, Challenge will be hosted jointly on May 2 at the Northside Chapel starting at 7 a.m.

Ramstein Mudder, CLEAR Challenge team up

by Tech. Sgt. J. Smith
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

This year the annual Ramstein Mudder and the Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocate and Respect, or CLEAR, Challenge will be hosted jointly on May 2 at the Northside Chapel starting at 8 a.m.

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News

Shoplifting:  It’s not worth  the risk

Shoplifting: It’s not worth the risk

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs “Shoplifting continues to be a problem in our community. In particular, incidents involving minors have spiked in the first quarter of 2019.  Hopefully, reading this article will help people better understand the consequences for this type of criminal activity and prevent individuals from engaging […]

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Features, Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — March 22, 2019

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop (Retirees): Mon to Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY Key Spouse Refresher Training: 1 to 2 p.m. Pre-Deployment Briefing: 2:30 […]

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Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation — March 22, 2019

Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on federal holidays. https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com Keukenhof Gardens March 30, April 13 (Tulip Parade), May 4 & 18 Keukenhof has been the world’s largest flower garden for over fifty years. This trip […]

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? — March 22, 2019

Was ist los? — March 22, 2019

EVENTS Kaiserslautern, Easter Eggshibition. March 23. militaryingermany.com/even/eggshibition Obermohr, BBQ Day. March 23. militaryingermany.com/event/bbq Bad Dürkheim, Spring Wine Fair at Weingut Raßkopf-Hofmann. March 23 and 24. militaryingermany.com/event/wine Kallstadt, Spring Wine Fair. March 23 and 24. militaryingermany.com/event/spring Zweibrücken, Horse Gala. March 23 and 24. militaryingermany.com/event/horse Bad Dürkheim, Breakfast Buffet. March 24. militaryingermany.com/event/buffet […]

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Lifestyle

Gartenschau offers flowers, displays, family fun

Gartenschau offers flowers, displays, family fun

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

March 30, one of the most favorite locations for day trips, the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern, also known as dinosaur park, reopened for the new season. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, through Oct. 31. This year’s motto is “The rainbow between the sun and the clouds.”

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Schools

Education Notes — March 22, 2019

Family Child Care providers needed Family Child Care providers are needed in the Baumholder Military Community. FCC is a great way to start your own business. As a FCC provider, you perform a valuable service to the community and can earn a yearly income ranging from $20,000 to $40,000. Earn […]

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