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409th CSB provides European contracting support

409th CSB provides European contracting support

by Rachel Clark
409th Contracting Support Brigade

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command

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AF firefighters save civilian’s life

AF firefighters save civilian’s life

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When you hear a firefighter has saved a life, what do you picture? Do
you imagine one in full gear running through a burning building to get
to someone, or do you picture using the Jaws of Life to free a victim
trapped in a vehicle?

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Purple Heart  presentation

Purple Heart presentation

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AF leaders encourage energy savings in latest ‘Letter to Airmen’ Sept. 28

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air
Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
James A. Roy issued a tri-signature

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KMC Blotter

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Social Norms kicks off at Ramstein

Social Norms kicks off at Ramstein

by Capt. Crystal McLeod
Ramstein ADAPT program coordinator

This fall, more than 1,500 Ramstein Airmen have been identified to
participate in the second

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Active-duty Airmen can pass education benefits to dependents

by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

More than 86,000 active-duty Air Force members have transferred Post
9/11 GI Bill education benefits to dependent family members since the
benefit transfer program was implemented in August 2009.

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Commentary

Standards? What standards?

by Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Robinson
8th Fighter Wing

Recently, I was asked the difference between a good NCO and a great NCO.

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Winter weather driving

by 1st Lt. Aaron Cohn and Senior Airman William Barker
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron

Germany is known for its extreme winters.  Road conditions can change
drastically throughout the night leading to hazardous driving conditions
in the morning. Preparing ahead and being knowledgeable about the
hazards winter brings is safe and smart. Every year there are numerous
accidents due to inclement weather; the majority of these accidents
happen during winter months and can be prevented.

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170th IBCT cases colors for last time

170th IBCT cases colors for last time

by Ignacio

The 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted a casing of the colors
ceremony Tuesday in the Hall of Champions on Smith Barracks. The
ceremony marked the end of an era, which saw the presence of combat
Soldiers in Baumholder for more than 50 years. Casing the 170th IBCT
colors for the last time were Col. Mark D. Raschke, 170th IBCT
commander, and Command Sgt. Major James A. Ackermann.

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