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Commander’s Action Line

Col. Don

Q I’ve noticed a number of people speeding in the Ramstein housing area. The traffic congestion from the lack of parking, school buses and construction also makes it difficult for drivers to see children. With school back in session, it makes me nervous to let my child walk with her […]

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Commentary

A day in the life of a smoker

by Christine June < /a>U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

My alarms are blasting. I stumble out of bed, turn off the noisy alarms
and, with half-shut eyes, I go onto my balcony for the first cigarette
of the day. Actually, it

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News

Month brings awareness to domestic violence

by Dr. Vernon Chandler
USAG Kaiserslautern Family Advocacy Program

Approximately one out of every four married Army couples report at
least one incident of physical violence against their spouse during the
previous year.

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News

Jump! Airborne insertion prepares Airmen  for exercise

Jump! Airborne insertion prepares Airmen for exercise

by Airman 1st Class Tony Ritter
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

***image4***“One minute … 30 seconds … go, go, go!” shouted Senior Master Sgt. John Storms, superintendent, 786th Security Forces Squadron, 86th Contingency Response Group, just before plunging into the open air over Alzey, Germany, followed by a static line of 12 other members of the 86th CRG, Sept. 24. The […]

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News

New tool store opens in Kaiserslautern

by Sgt. Fay Conroy
21st TSC Public Affairs

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are now able to replace or buy
any tools they might need to assist with unit-level maintenance, and it
will only take a few days.

Oct. 1 was the opening for the Product Manager

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News

Operation ‘Pica Pica’ teaches valuable lesson

Operation ‘Pica Pica’ teaches valuable lesson

Story and photo by Senior Airman Amber Bressler
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Did you lock your car and secure your valuables after leaving your vehicle today? If not, you may want to double check.

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News

New Human Resources Sustainment Center stands up

Compiled by 21st TSC Public Affairs

Editors’ note: The 21st TSC Public Affairs Office recently interviewed Col. Don Howell, director of the 21st Human Resources Sustainment Center. The center officially stands up Thursday and is the third of its kind in the entire Army. What is an HRSC and what does this organization offer the Soldiers […]

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News

Policy changes benefit Airmen deploying for 365 days

by Master Sgt. Kat Bailey
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

Effective Oct. 1, Air Force officials implemented policy changes to
improve sourcing efficiency of 365-day deployments and ensure Airmen
receive adequate notification prior to deployment.

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News

Team Ramstein travels to South Africa

Team Ramstein travels to South Africa

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Markus M. Maier
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Thirty Ramstein Airmen on two C-130s recently flew the long journey to
the southern region of Africa to participate in an air show and share
some of their knowledge and experience with the airmen of the South
African Air Force.

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News

Military matters

Civil engineers’ corner • A project will start Tuesday to repair the asphalt on Lincoln Boulevard between the railroad track and the KMCC circle (Maxwell Avenue). This section of road will be completely closed to traffic. All facilities located in this area will be accessible from the north, coming from […]

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