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German Polizei Corner

German Polizei was called to an incident in a forest area between Obermohr-Reuschbach and Fockenberg-Limbach shortly before the holidays. The hunter (game lessee) in charge of that area noticed several American youth away from the regular forest paths wearing fatigues and armed with a variety of long weapons. Police noted […]

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86th FSS fine-tunes TV system

by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Executing the mission efficiently is key in maximizing capabilities of Air Force members. Airmen from the 86th Force Support Squadron have done just that by revamping their TV update process.

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Commentary

Photo by Senior Airman Timothy MooreCol. Gordon Hendrickson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of intelligence, speaks with Capt. Ty Axson, USAFE chief of Current Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operations-Europe, during a Senior Leader-to-Company Grade Officer Speed Mentoring event Dec. 16 on Ramstein. Senior leaders from around the KMC mentored CGOs on various subjects, including career progression and networking.

Staying mission-ready at home

by Capt. Patrick Cummings
86th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Mission readiness goes far beyond just being prepared in the workplace for the call of duty. The senior leader speed mentoring seminar on Dec. 16 reminded me of how service members can accomplish this in their daily lives.

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Driver’s license issue a personal responsibility reminder

Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Living in Germany and traveling throughout Europe is a great opportunity for Airmen and their families to experience new cultures and historic landscapes. As welcomed guests in Germany, it is our responsibility to understand and follow German policies and laws.

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Ramstein Airmen listen to the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, as he responds to questions during a video conference Jan. 16. The video conference allowed Airmen to chat with Welsh about Air Force topics in an informal setting.

CSAF invites Airmen to hang out

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen and spouses on Ramstein were afforded the unique opportunity to join their wingmen from five other bases around the globe to ask the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, and his wife, Betty, questions during a video conference Jan. 16.

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Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, greets guests as they arrive at the 2015 21st TSC New Year’s Reception Jan. 9 on Vogelweh.

21st TSC hosts military, local leaders during New Year’s reception

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Leaders and Soldiers from throughout the 21st Theater Sustainment Command rang in 2015 with members of the German military and local leaders from the Kaiserslautern community with food, fellowship and tradition during a New Year’s reception Jan. 9 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

January 15, 2015 ×

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PT failure is more than an Airman’s problem

by Maj. Onnie Retkofsky
U.S. Air Forces in Europe

The last Monday of 2014 I reported to the Fitness Assessment Cell to complete my annual physical training test, along with many others. As we weighed in, got measured and paired up, I found myself partnered with a young Airman. We completed our pushup portion and moved on to sit-ups. As her turn finished and the physical training administrator began recording scores, panic ensued. I had counted 34 sit-ups, and 38 was the minimum they required.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Jessie C. Harris Jr., 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 39th Transportation Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade senior enlisted adviser, places the 16th Sust. Bde. patch on the shoulder of 1st Sgt. Gene L. Saunders, 5th Quartermaster Company (Rigger), 39th Trans. Bn. first sergeant, during a transfer of authority ceremony Jan. 6 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

39th Trans. Bn. assumes authority of 5th QM Co.

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

This unit’s Soldiers can be found at every major airborne exercise in Europe, and they train with other paratroopers all over the world. They are known for providing the best in aerial delivery and an airborne Santa every year. As one chapter in this historic unit closes, another begins.

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AF announces no involuntary force management programs for FY15

Information courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Air Force officials announced there is no longer a need to conduct involuntary force management programs for fiscal year 2015 following a year of significant reductions designed to meet the Defense Department strategic and budgetary guidance.

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AF seeks enlisted nurse commissioning program applicants

by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Eligible active-duty enlisted Airmen interested in a nursing commission have until Feb. 27 to get career field functional manager approval and submit an “intent to apply” email to the Air Force Personnel Center, officials said today. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers members an […]

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