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USAFE Band wins Air Force award

USAFE Band wins Air Force award

by Master Sgt. Michelle Harris
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band

“The U.S. Armed Forces have a secret weapon,” reported Monocle Magazine in a June 2017 article entitled ‘Louder than Bombs.’ It’s “a jazz band that knows how to take a nation by storm.” After 364 performances through 29 countries in 2017, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band has won […]

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Features, Health

Refuting four ‘Tooth’ Fairy tales

Refuting four ‘Tooth’ Fairy tales

by Capt. Samuel Fowler
86th Dental Squadron

As parents, we are completely invested in ensuring our child’s health and well-being. However, many of us may find it can be very difficult to decipher fact from myth when it comes to oral health. Below you will find a few of the most common misleading myths about children’s dental […]

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Supporting teens through the dating years

Supporting teens through the dating years

by Family Advocacy

Adolescence is a difficult time not only for teens, but also for parents. Many changes take place physically and emotionally. The need for independence and support take a conflicting seat. It may seem like teens do not want or need their parents support, but guidance and consistency provide comfort during […]

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Leaders unite for Knights Week

Leaders unite for Knights Week

by Sgt. DJ Borden
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

Senior leaders of the 16th Sustainment Brigade came together for Knights Week Jan. 22 to 25 in Baumholder. Company, battalion, and brigade leadership gathered for team-building social activities and command briefs to ensure leaders share an understanding of brigade operations. “The purpose of Knights Week is to improve unit cohesion […]

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New moms at LRMC have more privacy, enhanced experience

New moms at LRMC have more privacy, enhanced experience

by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Moms who give birth at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will now have an even more comfortable and relaxing space as renovations in the Mother Baby Unit have been completed. One major update was building two additions onto the existing 1953 hospital building, creating space in six of the 10 rooms […]

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Features, Lifestyle

Fasching celebrations continue through Tuesday

Fasching celebrations continue through Tuesday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Germany’s fifth season called “Fastnacht” or “Fasching” will continue through Tuesday with masquerade balls, dances, children’s parties and funny sessions. A special Fasching highlight are the Rose Monday parades. The most famous ones are those leading through the main Fasching cities of Mainz, Koeln and Duesseldorf. Spectators from Germany and […]

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Features, Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day dates back to Roman times

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Legend says that Valentine of Terni, a friendly priest, who married young couples in love, died Feb. 14, 269. That’s why Valentine’s Day is observed Feb. 14. In many countries all over the world, Wedensday is the day, when husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends have romantic dinners, give gifts, […]

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NASA study supported by 721st AMOG

NASA study supported by 721st AMOG

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

The 721st Air Mobility Opera­tions Group provided aircraft ground ­service support to the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center and to the German Aerospace Agency as they performed a study on biofuels from Jan. 17 to 19 on Ramstein Air Base. According to NASA, the […]

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Garrison fire department wins 4 awards

Garrison fire department wins 4 awards

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Installation Management Command Directorate

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department was recognized for its professionals and superior performance when it received four annual awards from Installation Management Command-Europe. USAG RP competed against six garrisons to win IMCOM-Europe’s Civilian Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Prevention Program and Fire Department of the Year. […]

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Frau Vodde retires from German Kantine after 40 years of service

Frau Vodde retires from German Kantine after 40 years of service

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After 40 years of service to the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Marie-Luise Vodde, operator of the German Kantine on Ramstein Air Base, retired Dec. 2017. The German Kantine was contractually sponsored by the 86th Mission Support Group. In cooperation with the German Works Council, Frau Vodde offered wholesome, value-priced, authentic German […]

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