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DEC. 5 6:27 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Siegelbach. Investigation revealed a rental vehicle drove into a ditch due to driving too fast for road conditions. DEC. 6 10:43 a.m.: A gate runner was reported on Vogelweh Family Housing after a motorist drove through the gate without […]

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DOD prepares for potential sequestration

by Senior Master Sgt. David Byron
Air Force Public Affairs Agency

The Office of Management and Budget has instructed the Department of
Defense to pursue internal planning to meet required budget cuts if
sequestration goes into effect Jan. 3.

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Commentary

Supporting aircraft generation

by Lt. Col. Lou Marnell
86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

We’ve all seen the pictures of maintainers launching and fixing aircraft, but there is an important unseen element that makes all of that happen.

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16th SB uncases colors

16th SB uncases colors

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Lynne Lantin
NTM-A/DCOM-SPO Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 16th Sustainment Brigade uncased its colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Nov. 30, symbolizing its official start of operations in Afghanistan.

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Polish weather officials visit Ramstein

Polish weather officials visit Ramstein

Story and photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 21st Operations Weather Squadron worked side by side with
Polish Joint Meteorological and Oceanographic officers Nov. 25 to 30 on
Ramstein.

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Commissary face lift continues as temp building opens

Commissary face lift continues as temp building opens

Story and photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein Commissary customers can see some of the major additions made to the temporary facility, as the main building renovation continues. As the largest commissary in Europe, and with an ever-growing military community, making more expansions quickly became a necessity. The temporary facility recently opened, with many of the improvements […]

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Caveat canis emptor: Let puppy buyers beware

Caveat canis emptor: Let puppy buyers beware

Acquiring a new puppy should be a joyous event. However, it is important
for buyers to be aware of unscrupulous individuals who sell puppies.

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Town hall focuses on exchange of information

Town hall focuses on exchange of information

Story and photo illustration by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

Swastikas, medical records, SATO travel and excess cleaning supplies
were but a few of the topics raised by community members during the U.S.
Army Garrison Baumholder town hall Nov. 28 at the Rheinlander Community
Club.

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Countdown to Christmas: 18 Days

Courtesy of 86th Force Support Squadron

Cyber Monday has come and gone and the Internet still makes it
incredibly easy to find, buy, gift wrap and ship presents to our loved
ones without ever leaving our desk.

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Soldiers test driving skills

Soldiers test driving skills

Story and photo by Pvt. Terrell Osborne
18th Engineer Brigade Public Affairs, 21st TSC

Soldiers of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 15th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, held a vehicle rodeo to evaluate their Soldiers’ knowledge and driving skills Nov. 19 at Camp Robertson and Conn Barracks.

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