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Medical group shadow program

by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Medical Group Shadow Program has been implemented to provide an opportunity for Airmen to advance in their career and education by learning some of the basics of medical procedures by following under the wing of a medical professional for a day.

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Buying, selling used cars in Germany

by Joerg Moddelmog
Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center

Are you thinking about buying a used car downtown, or are you about to sell your car to a fellow service member? Then you might be interested to know that in both cases, the sale/purchase will be subject to German law. Therefore, it is good to know what host nation laws say on the subject of warranties and defects.

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Courtesy photoMotorists should remember to be mindful and maintain good situational awareness while driving this summer. To avoid vehicle mishaps, remember to share the road with other vehicles, including motorcycles and pedestrians.

Share the roads

by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Dillenbeck
86th Airlift Wing Safety office

It is rare to have so many nice, sunny days in a row in Germany. And with that beautiful weather comes additional road traffic. This is where we have to be mindful and maintain good situational awareness as we share the road.

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Courtesy photoRuth Schirra receives the Meritorious Civilian Service Award from Col. (Dr.) Robert Fischer (left), Landstuhl Regional Medical Center deputy commander for administration, and former LRMC Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg.

LRMC pharmacy staffer receives service award

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The matriarch of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Pharmacy has concluded 47 years of selfless service for which she received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

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Smoke alarms save lives

Courtesy of the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 38 percent of home fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

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Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Dwight “Andy” Anderson, the Epinal American Cemetery superintendent, cleans a headstone July 8. Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial is the resting place of 5,255 U.S. Soldiers killed 
during World War II.

Remembering the Fallen – Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Recently, Brig. Gen. Paul M. Benenati, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command deputy commanding general, visited a small cemetery at the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial houses the remains of 5,255 fallen U.S. Soldiers and is considered a beautiful tribute to the warriors laid to rest there. After his visit, Benenati remarked that this unique landmark overlooking the Moselle River was an under-noticed burial site for Soldiers killed during World War II.

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Airmen take advantage of the home-cooked meal event July 11 at Club 7 on Ramstein. Club 7 is a place for KMC 
members to hang out, plan trips and build camaraderie with other Airmen in a comfortable, alcohol-free 
environment.

Club 7: a home away from home

Story and photos by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Club 7 is a place for KMC members to hang out, plan trips and build camaraderie with other Airmen in a comfortable, alcohol-free environment.

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Photos by Tech. Sgt. Daylena GonzalezThe 86th Security Forces Squadron conducts active shooter training July 11 at Ramstein Middle School. An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people, most often in populated areas. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. In some cases, active shooters use improvised explosive devices to create additional victims and to impede first responders. The training created a realistic environment for first responders to react and secure threats.

Active shooter training

 

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Army civilians earn top honors in public works field

by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

A pair of Kaiserslautern-based Army civilians were recently honored for their professionalism in the public works field.

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Senior Airman Denis Reyes-Cruz, 1st Combat Communications Squadron electrician, performs a check on a generator during a training exercise July 10 on Ramstein. The exercise was held in order to ensure Airmen can perform the mission outside of a normal training environment.

Teamwork helps power communications

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Teamwork comes in all shapes and sizes. In the Air Force, the principle of teamwork is amplified by the Airmen who take part in it. Members of the 1st Combat Communications Squadron can rapidly establish communications together at locations where methods previously didn’t exist.

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