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New CSM brings commitment, attitude and trust to USAG RP

New CSM brings commitment, attitude and trust to USAG RP

Story and photos by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office

Commitment, attitude and trust are three areas Command Sgt. Maj. Brian N. Hauke emphasizes when mentoring Soldiers, and building a great U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz team with those elements is what he aims to do.

November 16, 2017 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — Nov. 10, 2017

Oct. 30 2:06 p.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Reichenbach-Steegen 2:12 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident in Landstuhl 6:38 p.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Kaiserslautern Oct. 31 12:47 a.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Landstuhl 11:45 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in […]

November 9, 2017 ×

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Take Note — Nov. 10, 2017

Education Week The Ramstein Education Center, together with on-base colleges and Ramstein Library will sponsor an open house to celebrate American Education Week with “A Taste of Education,” from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at Bldg. 2120. Resources to assist with education goals while eating and having a great […]

November 9, 2017 ×

News

When to use winter tires in Germany

Since Dec. 3, 2010, a German federal law has been in effect that specifically mandates the use of winter tires when conditions are icy. Winter tires have two kinds of markings: a snowflake, indicating it’s a snow tire; or M+S, indicating the tire is designed to work in “Matsch und […]

November 9, 2017 ×

Features, News

Bazaars offer holiday shopping opportunities

Bazaars offer holiday shopping opportunities

November 9, 2017 ×

News

Puppy buyers should obey hints

Puppy buyers should obey hints

Courtesy of the 86th Mission Support Group

Christmas is approaching fast, and it is time to get presents. Some people might think a puppy is a nice Christmas present. Acquiring a new puppy should be a joyous event. However, it is important for buyers to be aware of unscrupulous individuals who sell puppies. Regrettably, some of these […]

November 9, 2017 ×

News

Visit of Army Reserve families in Germany

Visit of Army Reserve families in Germany

November 9, 2017 ×

News

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook flies near Ramstein Air Base as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, Oct. 25. Aviation rotations enhance deterrence capabilities, increase response ability in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, and ensure the capability and readiness of U.S. forces, allowing for a faster response in the event of aggression by a regional adversary against NATO sovereign territory.

424th ABS hosts 1st ACB

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

CHIÈVRES AIR BASE, Belgium — Airmen from the 424th Air Base Squadron, a geographically separated unit of Ramstein’s 86th Airlift Wing, supported a rotation of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 20 and supported throughout the duration of Operation Atlantic Resolve at Powidz Air Base, […]

November 2, 2017 ×

News

Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight perform their duties at the AGE facility Oct. 25 on Ramstein Air Base. The facility is designed for optimal efficiency. The AGE technicians can pull broken equipment straight through the bay, work on them, and send them back out to the flightline without obstructing work flow.

AGE ensures mission readiness

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Mechanical guts hang out of the open side of a generator. With grease covered hands, the maintenance crew patches up the unit, bringing the beast to life again before sending it away to feed power to an aircraft on the flightline.

November 2, 2017 ×

Commentary, News

The power of communication

by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The name of the English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton might not be familiar to many people, but they may know his famous quote, “The pen is mightier than the sword.”

November 2, 2017 ×