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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

by Master Sgt. Mary Grace Martin
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Kisling NCO Academy

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated each October to educate communities about disability employment issues and embrace the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.  NDEAM is a reminder a diverse workforce includes individuals with sensory, physical, and mental conditions.  This year’s theme is “America’s Workforce: Empowering […]

October 25, 2018 ×

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Staying safe online in workplace

by 86th Communications Squadron
Wing Cybersecurity Office

When you are on the job – whether it’s at a corporate office, local restaurant, healthcare provider, academic institution, or government agency ‒ your organization’s online safety and security are a responsibility we all share, and as the lines between our work and daily lives become increasingly blurred, it is […]

October 25, 2018 ×

Features, Lifestyle

Largest Army Bazaar in Europe opens Nov. 2

Largest Army Bazaar in Europe opens Nov. 2

By Katharina Wons
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs Office volunteer

The upcoming U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Holiday Bazaar will be the largest Army Bazaar in Europe with 125 vendors and sponsors from all over the world, Nov. 2 – 4. European bazaars were first introduced to the community as fundraisers in the 1960s. At […]

October 25, 2018 ×

Features, News

KMC Passport Outreach Day

KMC Passport Outreach Day

Master Sgt. Renee Archambeau
786th Force Support Squadron

The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt and the Ramstein and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Passport Offices are scheduled to host a Passport Outreach Day Oct. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at building 2402 on Ramstein Air Base. Your local USO will also be there to support the event by […]

October 18, 2018 ×

Features, News

Professional Airlift: A team sport

Professional Airlift: A team sport

by Lt. Col. Jeremy Ponn
Commander, 76th Airlift Squadron

Just before 1 a.m. (7 p.m. EDT) on Saturday, Oct. 13, a Ramstein-assigned C-37 delivered Andrew Brunson to his first stop on a return trip to the United States. Brunson, a U.S. pastor who lived and ministered in Turkey, had been held by the Turkish judiciary for two years following […]

October 18, 2018 ×

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Berlin hosts NATO-Industry Forum

Berlin hosts NATO-Industry Forum

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The NATO-Industry Forum is the primary venue for strategic dialogue with the defence and security industry on NATO capability planning and development. Sponsored by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Forum is co-organised by Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General André Lanata, and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, Mr. […]

October 18, 2018 ×

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Ramstein Airmen assist French forces with Super Hercules transition

Ramstein Airmen assist French forces with Super Hercules transition

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In today’s coalition environment, developing strong ties between partner nations is of utmost importance. Team Ramstein Airmen worked with French airmen to pass along valuable information and tactics in regards to the French air force’s newest C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Fry, 37th Airlift Squadron […]

October 18, 2018 ×

Features, Health

Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Scientists recently found wild boar in Belgium, roughly 37 miles from the German border, which tested positive for a deadly illness, African Swine Fever. The virus, which is only transmitted between pigs and their wild relatives, poses no risk to humans, but is 100 percent fatal to swine. Seeing as […]

October 18, 2018 ×

Features

How to pursue a career in cybersecurity

86th Communications Squadron Wing
Cybersecurity Office

The number of cybersecurity jobs across the nation outpaces the number of people qualified to fill them. The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing each year. The current cybersecurity workforce is expected to need an additional 1.8 million workers by 2022, which is a 20 percent increase from 2015 […]

October 18, 2018 ×

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US Army Europe: Modernizing at the tip of the spear

US Army Europe: Modernizing at the tip of the spear

by Spc. Kelsey VanFleet
U.S. Army Europe

The European theater is an ever-changing landscape requiring constant adaptation to defend U.S. allies and deter potential aggression. To stay ready, U.S. Army Europe is focused on modernizing by exploring new technology, fielding upgraded equipment and adding additional capabilities. The fielding of next generation combat vehicles is one of the […]

October 18, 2018 ×