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May 11 Nothing significant to report May 12 8:52 a.m.: Larceny of private property in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau 9:40 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Waldfischbach-Burgalben May 13 Nothing significant to report May 14: 8:30 a.m.: Unlawful entry and damage to government property in Vogelweh housing area May 15 7:53 p.m.: Assault in […]

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Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks with retired Gen. Lori Robinson, former commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, May 11, during the Air Force Women’s Virtual Fly-In hosted on the Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Facebook page. The Facebook Live event was an opportunity to unite aviatrices to enable learning, coaching, mentorship and connectedness.Courtesy screenshot

Forging future, first-ever virtual Air Force Women’s Fly-In boldly leads the way

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — Columbus Air Force Base hosted the first-ever Air Force Virtual Women’s Fly-In during a Facebook Live event, May 11.

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Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) is gearing up for a hot summer in Germany by having numerous portable air conditioners on sale at their main store at Ramstein Air Base and the store in the Baumholder Military Community. As of May those living in Baumholder Military Housing are allowed one air conditioner per housing unit.

Housing feedback spurs change to residents’ quality of life: air conditioners approved

The possibility of the sweet respite of cold air on a hot summer night will be available Friday to residents in Baumholder’s Army Family Housing for the first time ever.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Dennis Aguilar, animal care specialist at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Veterinary Treatment Facility, prepares a pet for its PCS move. Photo by Ashley L. Keasler

Public Health Command Europe offers guidance for PCSing with pets

SPANGDAHLEM, Germany — A permanent change of station move is stressful as it is, but moving with your pet can add an extra layer of stress unless you are well prepared. Public Health Command Europe Veterinarians have some tips to help make moving your furry companion as easy as possible.

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May 4 Nothing significant to report May 5 9:40 a.m.: Domestic assault in Rodenbach 7:08 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Schneckenhausen 7:40 p.m.: Driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Landstuhl May 6 11:20 p.m.: Armed robbery and assault in Einsiedlerhof May 7 9:17 a.m.: Theft of […]

May 14, 2020 ×

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DAF ACT contracting executes N95 mask production for DOD

DAF ACT contracting executes N95 mask production for DOD

The Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force (DAF-ACT) executed a $126 million contract on May 1 for expanded production of N95 masks — 26 million per month — starting in October.

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Environmental Exclusive: Electricity Conservation

Environmental Exclusive: Electricity Conservation

One of the second and third-order effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has been a shift in base utility usage.

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U.S. Army Col. Elba Villacorta, Deputy Commander for Inpatient Services at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, center, showcases an updated patient room in the new intensive care ward, May 8. The ward, known as 10C to staff members, is intended to supplement current intensive care and medical-surgical wards for post operative and lower acute patients, as well as serve as an overflow COVID-19 ward in the event LRMC’s COVID ICU reaches maximum capacity. Photo by Marcy Sanchez

LRMC opens new intensive care ward, alternate COVID unit

As restrictions begin to lift across Europe and within U.S. military installations, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center continues to prepare for the possibility of more patients in light of COVID-19 with the opening of a new intensive care ward, May 8.

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In conjunction with the Air Force’s Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23 to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command. This image shows a virtual room in the hiring platform where interested applicants could learn more about open opportunities and initiate chats with subject matter experts to learn more about working for the command.

Faster, smarter: Virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — In conjunction with the Air Force’s Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23 to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command.

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Customers exit the Base Exchange at Ramstein Air Base, April 21. As Germany loosened its restrictions and reopen some off-base establishments, the BX opened select stores in a phased approach under the careful oversight of 86th Airlift Wing public health professionals.

Ramstein begins phased reopening

When the U.S. Department of Defense moved into Health Protection Condition Charlie at the end of March, Ramstein shut down nonessential facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Now, 86th Airlift Wing leadership aims to begin a phased approach back to normal operations.

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