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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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721st AMXS celebrates more than 365 days DUI free

721st AMXS celebrates more than 365 days DUI free

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

The 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron started the New Year off celebrating the entire year of 2018 with no DUIs. Dec. 18, 2018, marked 365 days the squadron has been free of any alcohol related incidents. During the holiday season, irresponsible alcohol consumption is heightened and the possibility of making it […]

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Tackling holiday debt in new year

Tackling holiday debt in new year

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

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is paying off your credit card debt, let the experts at the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Community Service Financial Readiness Office help. People tend to rack up credit card charges during the holidays, which can take a long time to pay back […]

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‘OPS’ never stops: Ramstein mission–ready

‘OPS’ never stops: Ramstein mission–ready

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The holidays are usually a time when many people take a week or two away from work and enjoy the season with family and friends. But there are those out there who do not care for “peace and goodwill.” These people intend to create terror and drive away the festive […]

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Turning a mess into a message

Turning a mess into a message

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tech. Sgt. Reuben McClendon had everything going for him when he began his Air Force career in the security forces field. As a young Airman many years ago, he excelled in his duties, gained a wealth of experience from deployments, won awards left and right, and received accolades from his […]

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AAFES hosts appreciation event

AAFES hosts appreciation event

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

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service at the Ramstein Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Exchange sought to bring in holiday cheer this season by hosting a customer service appreciation event on Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 18, 2018. Approximately 21 KMC members were informed they were receiving a gift. It wasn’t […]

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President Trump visits Ramstein Air Base

President Trump visits Ramstein Air Base

     

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Stay safe on roads this winter

Stay safe on roads this winter

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U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

With the weather continuously changing, it is vastly important to pay attention to all components of staying safe on the road throughout winter. Having the proper tires and keeping an eye out for wildlife are two ways drivers can prevent accidents on the road during the icy season. Because winter […]

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Avoid slips, falls on ice

Avoid slips, falls on ice

86th Airlift Wing Safety

To prevent slips, trips, and falls, clear walking surfaces of snow and ice and spread deicer as quickly as possible after a winter storm. In addition, the following precautions will help reduce the likelihood of injuries: Wear proper footwear when walking on snow or ice is unavoidable because it is […]

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