Features

Antonnete Fernandez, coordinator of U.S. Army Garrison Kaisers-lautern

Members of the German air force got the opportunity to train on a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 1 on Ramstein.

Reading history books and learning about World War II battles can be an
excellent way to learn how past conflicts can influence future combat
situations. For Soldiers of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense
Command, however, a rare chance to journey to The Netherlands from July 9
to 12 proved an even more ideal opportunity to combine their historical
knowledge with everyday reality.

Airmen with the 86th Munitions Squadron have a new method of training
for their mission, recently developed by Master Sgt. Daniel Clark, NCOIC
of munitions storage.

Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing greeted their new
command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Eduardo Mireles, who has already been a
part of their team for a month.

Airman assigned to the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron are in
high demand, providing specialized communication maintenance technicians
who support cyberspace systems throughout U.S. European Command and
U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility.

Obesity is linked to many serious health conditions, including diabetes
and cancer. Like other Americans, military warriors, past and present,
and their families feel the effects of obesity through negative health
impacts and out-of-pocket costs.

For example, the inability to meet service weight and physical fitness standards is a common reason for early discharge.