News

Commentary

Transforming sexual assault prevention in the Air Force

by Dr. Tom Appel-Schumacher
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program manager

Air Force leadership takes sexual assault prevention very seriously and
continuously works toward creating a culture where sexual assaults are
eliminated.

July 13, 2012 ×

Commentary

Importance of family in Airman resilience

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

In the last few months, we have focused on our Airmen

July 13, 2012 ×

News

US, Bulgarian forces train, jump together during Thracian Spring

US, Bulgarian forces train, jump together during Thracian Spring

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

Ramstein Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground
Operations Wing, along with U.S. Army jumpmasters and Bulgarian armed
forces, trained together for Thracian Spring 2012 here, from June 13
through 28.

July 13, 2012 ×

News

Ready to PCS? Make the best out of the rest of your time in Germany

by Brittny Mejia
AdvantiPro

Moving boxes and bubble wrap should not be the final things you see
before moving to a new location. Take a break from the stress of PSCing
and make your last month in Germany a memorable one. Whether you decide
to visit one of the many castles dotting the landscape, or simply enjoy a
typical German meal, here is a list that can help get you started.

July 6, 2012 ×

News

Enjoy these hassle-free day trips

Enjoy these hassle-free day trips

by Annie Valentine Tintle
Contributing writer

School is out, the children are home and the Wii rules the household.
For parents in the throes of lazy summer days, nothing is more daunting
than crafting activities to fit the laundry list of family requirements:
toddler/teen friendly, close to home, minimal paraphernalia and high
entertainment value.

July 6, 2012 ×

News

Tricks  for  traveling  with  younger  passengers

Tricks for traveling with younger passengers

by Annie Valentine Tintle
Contributing writer

Planes, trains and automobiles: If you plan to travel with children this
summer, getting from here to there can be parental torture. DVD players
and video games are nice but some vacations require thinking outside
the electric black box.

July 6, 2012 ×

News

'I Wish I Were at Home!' : Stop homesickness before it stops you

‘I Wish I Were at Home!’ : Stop homesickness before it stops you

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

You always wanted to come to Germany, but now that you

July 6, 2012 ×

News

USO: A home away from home

USO: A home away from home

by Brittny Mejia
AdvantiPro

Moving to a new location can be scary, but one particular organization
makes it their mission to create a home away from home for those
military families living and serving overseas.

July 6, 2012 ×

News

Exercise Saber Strike 2012 comes to a close

Exercise Saber Strike 2012 comes to a close

by Capt. Greg Jones
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

After two weeks of intense training, about 2,000 troops from eight
nations began to pack up and head home from five locations spread across
Estonia and Latvia as exercise Saber Strike 2012 came to an official
close following ceremonies in Tapa, Estonia and Adazi, Latvia. The
troops left having made new friends, learned new techniques and
developed the confidence needed to better operate together in upcoming
deployments to Afghanistan.

June 29, 2012 ×

News

1st CMXS decommissions HF comm equipment, saves AF $5M

by the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron

In early spring 2011, the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron was
tasked with removing 21 high-frequency antenna systems located at Royal
Air Force Croughton and Barford St. John.

June 29, 2012 ×