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AF leaders issue holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.
Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy sent
the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:

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Commentary

Every Airman a Sensor

by Gen. Philip M. Breedlove
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander

I would like to have a few moments of your time to tell you something of
great concern to me. I have had the privilege of serving in the Air
Force for 35 years and there is nothing more important to me as your
commander than your safety and your welfare.

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Commentary

Avoiding the quick fix, embracing satisfying work

by Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Dunbar
786th Civil Engineer Squadron

Some folks say they would like a peaceful and stress-free life where
everything comes together as planned. No surprises and no uncertainty
would be just fine. Not having any responsibility or having to face any
consequences would be OK, too.

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like ‘Fitmas’

It’s beginning to feel a lot like ‘Fitmas’

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The holidays are a time for family and feasting for many in the KMC.
However, it can also be a time to win the war against those extra
holiday pounds, which KMC members did this year with help from the
Ramstein Southside Fitness Center and its Fitmas program.

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

December 21, 2012 ×

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Nigerian air force visits CRG, shares ideas

Nigerian air force visits CRG, shares ideas

by Airmen 1st Class Holly Cook and Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Colleagues from the Nigerian air force Quick Response Force visited
members of the 435th Contingency Response Group Dec. 4 through 6 at
Ramstein.

December 14, 2012 ×

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Shining a light on ‘SAD’

Shining a light on ‘SAD’

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

What are some thoughts that go through your mind when you think about the winter months?

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Sidewalks must be clean of snow, ice

Sidewalks must be clean of snow, ice

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

German communities have rules that oblige house owners to keep sidewalks
free of ice and snow. Renters living off-base should check their rental
contracts to find out about their obligations.

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Celebrating Native American heritage, tradition in Baumholder

Celebrating Native American heritage, tradition in Baumholder

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

It’s become a tradition for Louise Gregory’s first grade class to perform during U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder’s annual National Native American Heritage Month celebration, and this year was no exception.

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New process improves household goods shipments

by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

A system being implemented at U.S. Transportation Command is making
permanent-change-of-station moves more convenient, while reducing lost
and damaged shipments and saving the government money.

December 14, 2012 ×