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Photo by Dijon RolleLiliana Taboas and her mother Lucero Hernandez get a closer look at an African-American history poster during the Black History Month Extravaganza Feb. 20. Members of the garrison’s Equal Opportunity Working Group hosted the event at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court. The poster was just one of several items on display during the community event, which also featured dancing, singing and musical performances.

Pointing to the past

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Tech. Sgt. Renelyn Pagan, 86th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, performs CPR on a cardiac megacode simulator during the Advanced Cardiac Life Support course Feb. 7 on Ramstein. This two-day course offered by the 86th Medical Group helped sharpen Airmen’s skills when performing advanced life support procedures for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias.

Airmen hone cardiac life support skills

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Performing CPR on a patient who needs immediate medical attention sometimes isn’t enough. What are you to do if CPR isn’t working and the ambulance hasn’t arrived yet?

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Photo by Senior Airman Damon KasbergWorld-renowned concert pianist Marvin Goldstein plays love songs for an audience Feb. 21 in the Ramstein Officers’ Club. Goldstein said he believes music has a unique ability to bring people together regardless of race, religion or politics. During the free concert he interacted with the audience, playing requests and adding comedic remarks, using the crowd’s reaction to decide what songs to play next. Goldstein’s son, Senior Airman Nicholas Goldstein, is currently stationed at Ramstein working with the 700th Contracting Squadron as a contract administrator. He suggested to his father to perform for the base during his visit.

Goldstein plays for Ramstein

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Mustache March is back

by Capt. William A. Russell
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Saturday marks the first day of March, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III issued an Air Force wide “all-in” Mustache March challenge to Airmen during his Feb. 20 address to the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium.

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More than 120 students listen to a presentation about the responsibilities of a U.S. Air Force 
first sergeant during the KMC First Sergeant Council’s Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium Feb. 18 on Kapaun.

Ramstein makes history with first sergeant symposium

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman
U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

More than 120 military members from nine nations took part in the KMC First Sergeant Council’s annual First Sergeant Symposium Feb. 18 to 21 on Ramstein.

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OHA survey helping others

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service members and families that live off base are more than likely used to the term Overseas Housing Allowance. What they may not be familiar with is the survey’s done every year to ensure they’re allowed the right amount of money for their living quarters.

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Master Sgt. Matthew DeLuca, 21st Operational Weather Squadron flight chief, performs a quality check on a joint operation 
area forecaster Jan. 23 on Ramstein. The 21st OWS tracks weather patterns to provide commanders and operators with accurate, timely and relevant support for joint and combined operations across U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command to ensure the safety of cargo, aircraft and lives.

21st OWS keeps eyes on skies

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A bright, sunny day at work can turn chaotic in an instant with strong winds that can tip vehicles, hail and lightning powerful enough to damage large aircraft.

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OSB or eSERB coming up? Better check ‘My Board File’

by Sgt. Michael Reinsch
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Captains and majors affected by the upcoming Officer Separation Boards and enhanced Selective Early Retirement Boards need to review and certify their records using the “My Board File” tool on the Human Resources Command website.

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Congratulations ALS graduates

Congratulations ALS graduates

Eighty students graduated Airman Leadership School Feb. 12. They completed 192 curriculum hours encompassing 23 leadership lessons. Students volunteered a total of 160 hours in the KMC. Each graduate will receive 10 CCAF credits. Senior Airman Bradley Baker Senior Airman Jean Bermudez Senior Airman Julie Bittinger Senior Airman Stephanie Bowman […]

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Capt. John Thruelsen (second from left), officer in charge, intelligence cell, 209th Digital Liaison Detachment, 7th Civil Support Command, and Command 
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Miller (third from left), 2500th DLD representative and senior enlisted leader, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th CSC, along with Lesotho Defence Force personnel, review MEDRETE 14-1 participant certificates Feb. 6.

7th CSC Soldiers support MEDRETE 14-1

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

Set among the picturesque, sun-baked plateaus and endless plains, 7th Civil Support Command Soldiers from the 209th and 2500th Digital Liaison Detachment provided logistics and planning support as the mission control cell for the U.S. Army Africa joint Medical Readiness and Training Exercise 14-1 in partnership with the Kingdom of Lesotho Defence Forces here Feb. 3 to 14.

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