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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Andrews meets with several Ramstein Airmen during a visit to the air traffic control tower May 24 on Ramstein. Andrews had the opportunity to speak to the controllers on duty that day and share with them his background as a 30-year retired traffic controller. Andrews entered the Air Force in 1947 and retired in 1977 after having served in several combat roles during his military career.

Airman returns to Ramstein after 54 years

Story and photos by 1st Lt. Clay Lancaster 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It doesn’t happen often, and it won’t happen for some. But occasionally, Airmen get the opportunity to meet an original 1947-era Airman — those trailblazers who laid the first bricks of airpower on the long blue line.

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435th AGOW drops base in Africa

435th AGOW drops base in Africa

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Military Postal Service stopping for some US direct-hire NATO employees

Courtesy of Installation Management
Command Europe Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany — U.S. direct-hire employees of NATO will no longer be able to use the Military Postal Service in Europe starting July 18.

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21st TSC unveils 2016 Best Warriors

21st TSC unveils 2016 Best Warriors

by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
21st Theater Sustainment
Command Public Affairs

Key 21st Theater Sustain-ment Command leaders and competition officials unveiled Team 21’s 2016 Best Warriors before an enthusiastic audience of officers, sergeants, Soldiers, family members and visitors during a dynamic culminating ceremony held May 24 at the Wagon Wheel Theater on Smith Barracks.

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Knight’s Brigade briefs VCSA during Baumholder visit

Knight’s Brigade briefs VCSA during Baumholder visit

by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O'Brien
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, the 35th U.S. Army vice chief of staff, visited Smith Barracks May 27 for a ground’s-eye view of 16th Sustainment Brigade activities, as the Knight’s Brigade provides essential logistical support to Anakonda 16.

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International academy graduates inaugural class

by Staff Sgt. Jill Marie Diem
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
Public Affairs

The first graduating class of the Inter-European Air Forces Academy in Einsiedlerhof, Germany, had the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander’s undivided attention when he spoke with students May 10.

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435th AGOW deploys to Africa, builds new base

435th AGOW deploys to Africa, builds new base

by 86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs

Only a few hours before sunset, a plane loaded with Airmen and cargo lands on a runway. Within hours they are staring at an open field, miles away from the initial runway. Their task is to make the field a base.

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Airmen keep Germany clean

Airmen keep Germany clean

Story and photo by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Volunteers came together to beautify the surrounding areas of Ramstein by cleaning up trash May 20.

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786th FSS lodging recognized for supporting Turkey dependents

786th FSS lodging recognized for supporting Turkey dependents

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

The KMC First Sergeant Council recognized the 786th Force Support Squadron lodging team for their superior performance May 25 on Ramstein.

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Community Corner – May 27, 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 » Closed for Memorial Day TUESDAY » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., IDRC » Predeployment briefing: 1 to 3 p.m., IDRC WEDNESDAY » Base Intro: 7:30 to 11:45 […]

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