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Soldiers train to work in tight spaces

Soldiers train to work in tight spaces

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Weber
221st Public Affairs Detachment

Soldiers with the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Civil Support Command,
and the 12th Chemical Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support
Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade advanced their skills and knowledge
at a five-day training event Sept. 24 on structural collapse awareness
and confined space rescue conducted by the Louisiana State University
Fire and Emergency Training Institute at the 435th Construction Training
Squadron contingency training site on Ramstein.

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Airman completes grueling Army competition

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It is a feat very few Airmen before him have attempted and even less
have conquered. It involves high-stress situations with less than
high-tech equipment and is known for having one of the Army

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Preparing for the big show

Preparing for the big show

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Todd Wivell
U.S. Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

The thunder could be heard from miles away, growing louder as it
approached. Within minutes, the silhouette of a U.S. Air Force HC-130
aircraft could easily be seen on the horizon.

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Rhinehorse Spirit gauges 21st TSC unit’s readiness

Rhinehorse Spirit gauges 21st TSC unit’s readiness

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
21st TSC Public Affairs

Soldiers of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command

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Features, Health

Recognizing the symptoms of ADHD in children

by E. Wayne Combs
U.S. Army Public Health Command

Most healthy children occasionally have trouble sitting still, paying
attention or controlling impulses. Maybe you have noticed these
behaviors in your own children. That

September 30, 2011 ×

Features

Arts and crafts center a one-stop shop

Arts and crafts center a one-stop shop

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether it

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Features

Take a hike

by Donald Seltzer
Contributing writer

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Germans observe Unification Day Monday

Germans observe Unification Day Monday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Monday, Germany will observe Unification Day, which is a legal
holiday throughout Germany. Stores, banks and official institutions will
be closed.

In 1989, the process of reunification started. The borders to the
Federal Republic of Germany and the border gates along the Berlin Wall
were opened the night of Nov. 9, 1989.

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Motorists must observe rules of the road

“I wasn’t speeding. Not me.” Or, “I didn’t see the stop sign.”   These are very popular responses security forces often hear during traffic stops. Following these simple rules will help you avoid seeing blue lights in your rearview mirror. On Ramstein, the following road rules are enforced pursuant to […]

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Features

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar a shopping success

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar a shopping success

by Tracy Swift
Ramstein Welfare Bazaar publicity chairwoman

More than 20,000 people from the KMC enjoyed shopping for special
treasures and eating  great food from around the globe during this
year

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