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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.

February 27, 2014 ×

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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.

February 27, 2014 ×

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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.

February 20, 2014 ×

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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.

February 20, 2014 ×

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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 […]

February 20, 2014 ×

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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.

February 20, 2014 ×

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Congratulations to 2013 annual award winners

Congratulations to 2013 annual award winners

86th AIRLIFT WING ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS • Maj. Jonathan Cato, 37th Airlift Squadron — Field Grade Officer of the Year • Capt. William Guthrie IV, 86th Operations Support Squadron — Company Grade Officer of the Year • Senior Master Sgt. Lawrence Kirkley Jr., 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron — First Sergeant of the Year […]

February 20, 2014 ×

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Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen

by Air Force Medical Support Agency Health Promotions

Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for health care providers.

February 20, 2014 ×

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2014 Military Saves Campaign

by Sara Miller
Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center

The Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center is gearing up for the 2014 Military Saves Campaign. The Department of Defense has designated Monday as the start of Military Saves Week. As part of the larger nationwide America Saves Campaign, Military Saves is conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Federation of America.

February 20, 2014 ×

Commentary

Innovative leadership takes a creative thinker

by Lt. Col. Sheri Bennington
700th Contracting Squadron commander

What is innovative leadership? Why do we need innovative leaders? What makes your leadership style (or skills) innovative? Are you a creative, left-brained military member surrounded by right-brained, rule-oriented, critical thinkers?

February 20, 2014 ×