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Devil Dogs with halos deliver donated toys

by Stacy M. Sanning
Regional Health Command Europe

The service members so feared they answer to the nickname Devil Dogs put a spit shine on their hearts of gold each year by collecting and delivering toys to local children. The U.S. Marines assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion East at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, with help from the community, […]

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Retiree casualty assistance checklist eases burden for survivors

by Tom Clements
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

When losing a loved one who was also a retiree, the loss can be even more painful if not prepared to handle the accounts and benefits left behind. But the task can be manageable thanks to a thorough checklist made available by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Casualty Affairs and Retirement […]

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Nussdorf offers ‘Adventure in Red’ in vineyards

Nussdorf offers ‘Adventure in Red’ in vineyards

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. The wine-growing community of Landau-Nussdorf will start its wine fest season with the “Adventure in Red,” Saturday and Sunday. The local wine adventure trail lures […]

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Leaders know when to follow

Leaders know when to follow

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Gerald Walker, 728th Air Mobility Squadron hydraulics system technician, was one of 150 students from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing and 512th Airlift Wing completing an unprecedented training opportunity on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft on Ramstein Air Base from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6, 2018. Lt. […]

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New year, new functional fitness area

New year, new functional fitness area

Story and photos by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

The Functional Fitness Area on Rhine Ordnance Barracks reopened Jan. 10 for all Department of Defense ID cardholders following a move of the equipment from Bldg. 237 to the new location in Bldg. 229. The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility is manned from 5 […]

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Airlifter of the Week: 76th AS, C-37A executive flight attendant

Airlifter of the Week: 76th AS, C-37A executive flight attendant

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A 76th Airlift Squadron executive flight attendant received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week, Jan. 3. The 86th Airlift Wing commander and command chief lauded Staff Sgt. Daniel Thompson, for his excellence in executing the Air Force’s mission across the European theater of operation. Thompson, originally from […]

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AFIMSC continues to innovate in 2019

AFIMSC continues to innovate in 2019

by Steve Warns
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has been at the innovation forefront since it stood up in 2015, and it’s taking it to the next level in 2019. In addition to more than 50 innovations fielded to date that are having a positive effect on installation and mission […]

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General winter recreation tips

General winter recreation tips

by 86th Airlift Wing Safety office

While winter may not be everyone’s favorite season, many look forward to this time of year for the numerous recreational activities the season offers. We want you to get out and enjoy yourself, but we want you to be smart and safe about it. Here are a few tips to […]

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Trash Talk: Recycling on, off installations

Trash Talk: Recycling on, off installations

by Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Germany leads the world in recycling, peaking at 70 percent waste being recycled and reused in recent years. To put that into perspective, the U.S. only recovers about 33 percent annually. When moving to Germany, recycling is a habit to which some U.S. […]

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Wetzel Keystone Club brings teens’ voices to national level

Wetzel Keystone Club brings teens’ voices to national level

Story and photo by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Thousands of teens gather annually at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Keystone Conference to explore relevant issues faced by teens worldwide and develop leadership skills needed to support efforts at their local BGCA clubs and communities. The issues and topics brought to light at the conferences come from […]

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