by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente
86th Airlift Wing commander
The holiday season in Germany is a wonderful time full of fun, holiday markets and time spent with family and friends. But sometimes, the holiday season often brings unwanted guests like stress and depression.
November 21, 2013 ×
by Maj. Eric Allen
86th Airlift Wing chief of intelligence
In high school, I stood out as a football player and decided to continue playing at a local junior college. My sophomore year, I came into training camp out of shape, and the first week was extremely difficult. I soon made the decision to quit football.
November 21, 2013 ×
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
Their morning starts early with each of them reporting to the shed at 6 a.m. They begin with safety training, practice, drawing gear and inspections before getting on a bus. Rain or shine, high winds or calm, whether they jump or not, these paratroopers are always prepared.
November 21, 2013 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
First sergeants and front-line leaders from Ramstein participated in a resilience training assistant course Nov. 12 to 15 on Ramstein where they were trained to teach a variety of resilience techniques to Airmen in their organizations.
November 21, 2013 ×
by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
German law prohibits people under the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with any alcohol in their system, and people older than 21 can’t have more than .05 percent in their system under normal circumstances and .03 percent if involved in traffic offenses or accidents.
November 14, 2013 ×
Story and photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs
One of the most important responsibilities the Army has is to remember and continue to support the families of Soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Baumholder has taken this responsibility to heart and created a Remembrance Room that serves to honor and remember Baumholder Soldiers who have given their lives for their country and their surviving family members.
November 14, 2013 ×