News

Commentary

Readiness is important in troubled times

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Grim circumstances around the world in recent weeks have upset our
normal routines and remind us of the role we play as U.S. service
members overseas.

March 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

Women’s history is military history

by Chief Master Sgt. Jeanne Vogt
1st Communications Maintenance Squadron superintendent

Having served for almost a quarter of a century in the Air Force and
having been a woman for almost twice that, I can say this is a different
Air Force than when I first joined.

March 25, 2011 ×

News

Gates cites efforts to avoid civilian casualties in Libya

by Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service

Coalition forces enforcing a no-fly zone in Libya to halt the slaughter
of citizens by Moammar Gadhafi

March 25, 2011 ×

News

Carpathian Spring kicks off in Romania

Carpathian Spring kicks off in Romania

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 70 U.S. Airmen and Soldiers headed to Romania Monday to officially mark the kickoff of Carpathian Spring 2011.

March 18, 2011 ×

News

Are your Easter egg customs OK with customs?

Are your Easter egg customs OK with customs?

by Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs

To those people thinking of sending Easter eggs stateside this year:
beware. Regular chicken eggs and Kinder surprise chocolate eggs are
banned from import to the states, and those who violate this ban may be
subject to heavy fines.

March 18, 2011 ×

News

LRMC celebrates grand opening of TBI rehabilitation center

LRMC celebrates grand opening of TBI rehabilitation center

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The first center offering comprehensive care for European-based mild
Traumatic Brain Injury patients celebrated its grand opening Feb. 25 at
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

March 18, 2011 ×

News

Red Cross website links Japan-based troops to home

by Elaine Wilson
American Forces Press Service

In the wake of Japan

March 18, 2011 ×

News

Ramstein Tax Center announces 1040EZ Tax Saturday

by Capt S. Daniel Colton
Ramstein Legal Office

The Ramstein Tax Center is sponsoring an upcoming Tax Saturday for 1040
EZ filers.  The Tax Center (located in the Legal Office, Bldg. 2137)
will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26, to assist active duty military
members who qualify to file their taxes on a Form 1040 EZ. You qualify
to use a Form 1040 if all of the following apply:

March 18, 2011 ×

News

Airmen project humanitarian aid to North Africa

by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher
17th Air Force Public Affairs

SOUDA BAY, Crete — The team projecting humanitarian airlift missions into North Africa entered its fourth day of operations today, taking satisfaction from the more than 450 displaced Egyptian citizens ferried home from Tunisia. While the airlift needs were evolving along with the humanitarian crisis on Libya’s borders, the team continued […]

March 18, 2011 ×

News

Col. Fiala takes command of 7th WTB

Col. Fiala takes command of 7th WTB

Story and photo by Jeremy S. Buddemeier
USAG-G managing editor

More than 100 Soldiers and family members gathered at the Grafenwöhr
Field House March 6 for the 7th Warrior Training Brigade

March 18, 2011 ×