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Guest performer brings Tsimshian culture to KMC

Guest performer brings Tsimshian culture to KMC

Story and photos by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

In celebration of National American Indian Heritage Month, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center hosted Tsimshian artist Edward E. Bryant at Heaton Auditorium, Nov. 29. Bryant, also known by Hagwil-Gáax, meaning “slow raven,” carries on the traditions of his ancestors through song, dance, storytelling and crafts. Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community had the opportunity to sample the Tsimshian culture through Bryant’s performance.

December 7, 2017 ×

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Shoplifting steals joy from holidays

Shoplifting steals joy from holidays

Story and photos by Mary Davis 
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office

Three University of California Los Angeles basketball players were caught shoplifting designer sunglasses in China last month, which caused an international incident. More than 5,000 miles away, local stores in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are experiencing the same thing – merchandise loss due to shoplifting.

December 1, 2017 ×

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Customs shopping guide for the holidays

by Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs and Border Clearance Agency Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany — Some people are just not good at buying the right gifts. While this is normally a matter of taste, people new to Europe should note that many items available in Europe may seem like good Christmas presents but violate U.S. import rules. Some products are banned from […]

December 1, 2017 ×

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Ramstein leadership joins Airmen,  celebrates Thanksgiving

Ramstein leadership joins Airmen, celebrates Thanksgiving

by Staff Sgt. Tory Patterson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
December 1, 2017 ×

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College professor shares entrepreneurship insight with service members

College professor shares entrepreneurship insight with service members

Story and photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a class called Boots to Business Nov. 6 to 7 for service members who plan to open businesses upon separating from the military.

November 16, 2017 ×

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Service Dogs: A different kind of medication

Service Dogs: A different kind of medication

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

He said going out in public gave him a feeling of unease. He would leave his home to return back to it in a state of panic. This occurred for nearly five years, until Richard met Abby. She was different; she could read him like a book. If he started panicking, she could calm him in down in a matter of moments. But Abby isn’t a human; Abby is a service dog, and for people with service dogs, the age-old saying, “man’s best friend,” has never been more true.

November 16, 2017 ×

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ALS instructor reflects on positive leadership

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force expects every Airman to be a leader, and every Airman who steps up to lead has the potential to impact the Air Force for better or worse. One 86th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor reflected on an element of leadership that leaves a positive impact: understanding people as individuals.

November 16, 2017 ×

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86th SFS trains STAR augmentees

86th SFS trains STAR augmentees

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
November 16, 2017 ×

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1st CBCS: Sharpening skills, creating solutions

1st CBCS: Sharpening skills, creating solutions

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

Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron conducted a readiness exercise Oct. 26 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The exercise, is expected to continue for approximately two weeks and is designed to test the mission capabilities of 1st CBCS Airmen. The combat communications Airmen also partnered with the 1st Air […]

November 9, 2017 ×

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Learning the ropes

Learning the ropes

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Perched on a metal tower absorbing the afternoon sun, quiet crows peer down on ascending service members. Brightly colored ropes frame members’ equipment as they hang in the balance and simulate a rescue.

November 9, 2017 ×