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Master Sgt. Erroll Jackson, 86th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, speaks about mentorship during a Huddle meeting Dec. 13 on Ramstein. The Huddle is a club that provides an avenue for NCOs, senior NCOs and junior enlisted Airmen to have open and constructive dialogue concerning issues such as mentorship and work life.

Breaking down walls: NCOs, senior NCOs reach out to mentor young Airmen

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

Master Sgt. Timothy Herrman, U.S. Air Forces in Europe unit deployment cell superintendent, was young and alone when he arrived at his first duty station, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as a security forces Airman.

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‘Troubled Airman’ to CMSAF: Chief Wright’s story

‘Troubled Airman’ to CMSAF: Chief Wright’s story

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

“Let me tell you about the power of mentorship,” said Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, before a crowd of Airmen and civilians at the 86th Comptroller Squadron on Ramstein. “What I think is important for all of you is deliberate development. There are tons of opportunities for you to grow, develop, and be a better person, but sometimes we’re not as deliberate as we should be.”

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Community Corner – Dec. 16, 2016

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » No classes TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., IDRC » Predeployment Briefing: 1 to 3 p.m., IDRC WEDNESDAY » Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein […]

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The U.S. Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Security office provided a one-stop-shop community training opportunity delivering annual security training Dec. 7 at Armstrong's Club on Vogelweh. The training highlighted security awareness, education and vigilance promotion within the community.

‘One stop shop’ provides annual training

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

Taking care of annual training can mean a huge investment of time and resources, to include classroom instruction, computer-based training and a multitude of slideshows. With the holidays coming, who needs the extra stress?

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Col. Thomas Seifert, 1st Human Resource Support Center director (left), congratulates Chief Warrant Officer Vance Frazier II for being awarded Warrior of the Week while deployed for nine months in Qatar Dec. 8

21st troops home in time for holidays

Story and photo by Brittany Jones 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

After a nine-month deployment to Qatar, the troops of 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 1st Human Resource Support Center are finally home.

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Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval meets with his constituents Dec. 9 at Landstuhl Regional Medica Center. Sandoval, along with the governors of Wisconsin and Oklahoma, traveled to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility to interact with constituents and LRMC.

Delegation of governors visits Ramstein, Landstuhl

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass
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Postal workers receive and sort through packages to take them to their final destination from the Panzer Postal Service Center. Sorting more than 30 tons a week, crews work up to 36 hours of overtime during the holidays to ensure all packages get delivered.

Santa’s ‘helpers’ hard at work

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Betty Y. Boomer 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

It’s easy to take for granted the effort that goes into shipping and receiving mail here in Germany. There are dedicated postal workers that know receiving that special package from back home can boost morale and soften hearts.

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KMC retiree organizations offer services for retirees, spouses

Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office

The KMC has two retiree organizations — one for the Army and one for the Air Force — that are mandated by regulation to represent, support, help and advise retirees and the chain of command. Due to the nature of our combined community in Kaiserslautern, the two organizations work together to provide these services.

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Relocated recycling center reopens Saturday

Relocated recycling center reopens Saturday

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning 86th Airlift Wing

The recycling center on Ramstein across the street from Burger King is temporarily closed in order to move into a new facility.

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Senior Master Sgt. Susan Hale, 86th Medical Squadron command support section operations superintendent, reacts ecstatically after being notified of her promotion to chief master sergeant Dec. 8 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. By congressional mandate, only one percent of the Air Force enlisted corps may hold the rank of chief master sergeant.

Earning their final stripe: Chief master sergeant selects make cut

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
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