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Lithuanian air force firefighters tour a C-17 Globemaster III May 20 on Ramstein. Instructors from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron lead the fire brigade through scenarios that included confined-space rescue, structural collapse, aircraft and structural firefighting, crash recovery and incident command system training.

435 CTS, Lithuanian firefighters turn up heat in NATO course

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Lithuanian air force fire department participated in a NATO Firefighter Fundamentals course May 18 to 22.

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Commentary, News

Leadership CRM – ‘What do you think?’

by Lt. Col. Daniel Mangan 76th Airlift Squadron commander

Crew Resource Management is a vital tool used in aviation to ensure people’s skills and inputs are optimized to maximize safe, effective operations. This tool, or training procedure, is the cornerstone of safe operations in crew aircraft.

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French military veterans attend a Memorial Day ceremony at St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 24 in Thiaucourt, France. The ceremony was one of many held throughout Europe during Memorial Day weekend to honor the sacrifices of fallen service members.

US, French commemorate fallen heroes

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Memorial Day is a special day set aside each year to honor and remember the sacrifices of more than one million Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

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86th CES housing office completes OHA audit

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron housing office, in conjunction with the Air Force Audit Agency, recently completed an Overseas Housing Allowance audit consisting of approximately 5,000 contracts May 18 on Ramstein.

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Keep your smile, wear a mouth guard

by Staff Sgt. Robert Wood 86th Dental Squadron

As daylight gradually stretches longer into the evenings and homework time is soon replaced with outdoor sports, there are a few things which can dampen the magic and freedom of summertime. For example, knocking out a tooth or experiencing a concussion is a surefire way to spend time on the sidelines.

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Community Corner – May 22, 2015

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 11 a.m., IDRC » Intro to German: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., A&FRC » Pre-deployment briefing: 1 to […]

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Europe Regional Medical Command Exceptional Family Member Program director Leslie Garcia shows what one year's worth of EFMP family travel requests look like when filed.  

New system reduces EFMP processing time, paperwork

Story and photo by Ed Drohan Europe Regional Medical Command Public Affairs

SEMBACH KASERNE, Germany — Processing Exceptional Family Member Program family travel request cases used to take weeks and involved file cabinets filled with paperwork, but not anymore.

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Airmen look at their course handouts as Michael DeJacomo, a mobile training team instructor with the 312th Training Squadron, conducts a lecture during a Fire Officer III certification course May 13 on Ramstein. Eighteen firefighters from across U.S. Air Forces in Europe gathered for the 10-day advanced fire protection course which began May 4.

Ramstein hosts advanced fire protection course

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly

Airmen look at their course handouts as Michael DeJacomo, a mobile training team instructor with the 312th Training Squadron, conducts a lecture during a Fire Officer III certification course May 13 on Ramstein. Eighteen firefighters from across U.S. Air Forces in Europe gathered for the 10-day advanced fire protection course which began May 4.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
Best Warrior candidates work as a team to navigate a wall obstacle May 12 during the medical simulation portion of the 2015 Best Warrior Competition held May 10 through 14 at Camp Aachen. First-place warriors in junior officer, noncommissioned officer and junior Soldier categories will compete in the U.S. Army Europe BWC.

TSC names this year’s ‘Best Warriors’

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

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — An enthusiastic gathering of leaders, fellow Soldiers and event cadre honored the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 2015 “Best Warriors” during a ceremony May 14 at the Grafenwoehr Physical Fitness Center.

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KMC Notices and Events – May 22, 2015

Closures • The KMC Housing Office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed on the following U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: Monday, June 2, 12 and 16; July 3, 6, and 9 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Aug. 13 […]

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