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Ramstein stands up two force support squadrons

by Capt. Megan Schafer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After more than two years of planning and waiting, the 86th Mission
Support Squadron and 86th Services Squadron will officially deactivate
and fuse functions to form the 86th and 786th Force Support squadrons in
a ceremony at 2 p.m. today in Hangar 2 on Ramstein.

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Sgt. Maj. of the Army speaks at 21st TSC ceremony

Sgt. Maj. of the Army speaks at 21st TSC ceremony

by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
21st TSC Public Affairs

The Soldiers and civilians of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command
welcomed a special guest Nov. 4 as they paid tribute to the 21st TSC

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Wall Street Journal Summit teaches students how to lead

Wall Street Journal Summit teaches students how to lead

The Wall Street Journal Europe Future Leadership Institute organized the
first Future Leadership Summit, also called the Bree/Schilde Summit,
named after the two Belgian towns hosting the event, Nov. 4 and 5.

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Thumb sucking and pacifiers: Are these habits harmful for a child’s teeth?

Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem
if they go on for a very long time. Most children stop these habits on
their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers when
the permanent teeth arrive, a mouth appliance may be recommended by your
dentist.

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Commentary

Quit for your health, quit for your country

by Ramstein Public Affairs

The U.S. military has a long history with tobacco products. Cigarettes
were issued in daily rations throughout World Wars I and II and even
into the Vietnam War. This unhealthy tradition came to a formal end in
1975, and today, we hope tobacco use will soon be just that

November 12, 2010 ×

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Volunteers shop for COLA

Volunteers shop for COLA

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Markus M. Maier
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Twenty Team Ramstein volunteers visited stores on and off base Nov. 3 to
8 to collect current prices of commonly purchased goods and services as
part of a survey that could result in a little more money in their
pockets.

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USAFE’s new command chief ready for duty

by  Master Sgt. Gino Mattorano
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. David W. Williamson assumed the role of command chief master sergeant for U.S. Air Forces in Europe Oct. 28.

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Nominations open for 2011 First Sergeant of the Year Award

Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2011 First Sergeant of the Year Award.

November 12, 2010 ×

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US, NATO aircraft participate in Baltic Region Training Event

From USAFE staff reports

U.S. Air Forces in Europe is actively involved in supporting NATO

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Ramstein-Miesenbach donates future Christmas tree to Team Ramstein

Ramstein-Miesenbach donates future Christmas tree to Team Ramstein

by Tech. Sgt. Markus M. Maier
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In the spirit of the holidays, Brig. Gen. Mark C. Dillon, 86th Airlift
Wing commander, and Klaus Layes, Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, planted a
tree during a ceremony on Ramstein Nov. 8.

November 12, 2010 ×