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A Labor Day salute to our everyday heroes

by Col. Mike Monson
86th Airlift Wing Mission Support Group commander

As we celebrate Labor Day Monday, I encourage you to reflect on what the
day means to you. Beyond marking the traditional end of summer, the
start of the NFL regular season and the last day my wife can fashionably
wear white, Labor Day, which was first observed on Sept. 5, 1882, is a
way to recognize the hard work and labor of union employees. 

September 2, 2011 ×

News

Fire trucks retire after 20 years of service

Fire trucks retire after 20 years of service

by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Two fire trucks were retired Aug. 19 during a ceremony held at Fire Station 1 on Ramstein.

September 2, 2011 ×

Blotter

From the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services

July 20 Baumholder: An Army and Air Force Exchange Service employee is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle. Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which turned physical. July 21 Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with assault […]

August 31, 2011 ×

News

Firefighters’ cooperative effort contains Kleber Kaserne fire

Firefighters’ cooperative effort contains Kleber Kaserne fire

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Firefighters from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and local German fire
stations worked throughout the night Sunday to contain a blaze that
destroyed the Kleber Kaserne Shoppette and several nearby offices. 

August 26, 2011 ×

News

Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze

by Capt. Mary Danner-Jones
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately.

August 26, 2011 ×

News

Ramstein Commissary construction delayed

From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District

Construction on the Ramstein Commissary renovation has suffered a setback. The general contractor had to be terminated Aug. 10.

August 26, 2011 ×

News

Ramstein prepares for CFE treaty inspection exercise

by Taylor Kunkle
86th Airlift Wing treaty compliance officer

The 86th Airlift Wing and all tenant units are currently preparing for
the upcoming Conventional Armed Forces in Europe treaty inspection
exercise, which will take place Sept. 13 on Ramstein. 

August 26, 2011 ×

News

Caring for People Survey results provide insight

by Erin Tindell
Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs

More than 100,000 total force Airmen voiced their opinions in the online
Caring for People survey conducted from Dec. 1, 2010 to Jan. 3, 2011.

August 26, 2011 ×

News

Commemorate anniversary of 9/11 at Soldier Ride

Military community members in Europe interested in commemorating the
10th anniversary of 9/11 while also supporting wounded warriors are
invited to participate in a Community Soldier Ride at the Bostalsee
Lake.

August 26, 2011 ×

News

Mission complete: parting words from Gen. Dillon

Mission complete: parting words from Gen. Dillon

by Master Sgt. Michael Voss
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As the 86th Airlift Wing prepares for Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon

August 26, 2011 ×