by Lt. Col. Carl Grusnick
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs
Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, currently the assistant vice chief of staff and director, Air Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C, has received U.S. Senate confirmation for appointment to the grade of general and commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command, and director of Joint Air Power Competence Centre, Ramstein Air Base.
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Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
Maj. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, the outgoing commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, relinquished command of the 21st TSC to Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, the incoming commanding general, during a change of command ceremony June 28 on Daenner Kaserne.
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by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente
86th Airlift Wing commander
Since taking command on June 10th, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of the great Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who provide combat airlift and operate the Air Force’s premier installation to enable and assure strategic capabilities.
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by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs
American Forces Network-Kaiserslautern has returned to Vogelweh, following a $4 million renovation project that’s created two state-of-the-art radio studios, a television studio and new workspace for its broadcasters and support staff.
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by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The Romanian air force deputy chief of staff visited various units June 28 on Ramstein to learn about missile defense, combat airlift and the development of Air Force NCOs with an emphasis on safety.
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by Amanda Hayward
Contributing writer
On May 1, “Sandwelt,” or Sand World 2013, introduced itself to Ludwigsburg for the first time, and the display will continue until Sept. 31.
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by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Wendi Wohltmann
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center dermatologist
… it’s important to wear sunscreen every day, even when it’s cloudy. Sunburn is primarily caused by ultraviolet B (UVB). However, both UVB and ultraviolet A (UVA), which enhances the harmful effects of UVB, can cause sunburn, skin cancer and premature skin aging (sun or liver spots and wrinkles).
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by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer
How do you like your summer? With lots of sunshine, high temperatures, iced refreshments and Mungo Jerry’s “In The Summertime” on the radio? Possibly. But most certainly not with heat exhaustion, heat strokes, sun burns or rashes, to name just a few of those summertime threats.
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