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USAFE firefighters, medics train to teach

USAFE firefighters, medics train to teach

Story and photos by 1st Airman Class Kenny Holston

The 435th Medical Group kicked off a two-week Emergency Medical
Technician Instructor Course for firefighters and medics around U.S.
Air Forces in Europe Feb. 2 on Ramstein.

February 20, 2009 ×

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BMT facing shortage of instructors

Basic Military Training is facing a severe shortage in Military Training Instructors. The influx of new Airmen entering the Air Force and recent BMT program expansion to 8 1/2 weeks, means more trainees are in the BMT pipeline at any given time, which requires additional instructors. More than 200 MTIs […]

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Military Matters

Civil Engineers’ Corner Power distribution upgrade on Ramstein: Underground conduits  will be installed along Harmon Avenue, near Bldg. 2430, and along Bldgs. 2204, 2203 and 2068, near wing headquarters. Completion is planned for March 20. This effort is part of a $1,240,000  project that will upgrade 100 transformer stations and […]

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AFN wins station of the year

This is not your average boring, military Web site. That

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Commentary

Commander’s Action line

Col. Don

Q I’m told the base policy prevents installing a satellite and AFN decoder at my office or at my on-base home, which limits my ability to enjoy the full array of AFN-Europe services. So, instead of the full range of audio and video channels, I can only view the standard […]

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Commentary

2008: What a year!

by Gen. Roger A. Brady
U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander

It has been an incredible experience for me to lead the many wonderful
and talented Airmen of USAFE. I remain honored to serve with you here
in this exciting place during these remarkable times. There is no place
my wife, Litha, or I would rather be.

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BASH program protects flightline from feathered foes

BASH program protects flightline from feathered foes

by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Droves of birds scattered in all directions as the sound of gunshots
rang through the air in preparation for a C-5 Galaxy takeoff.

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Checkpoints go beyond DUIs

Checkpoints go beyond DUIs

by Master Sgt. Steve Horton
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

People entering Ramstein in the early morning hours Saturday were
greeted with a surprise DUI and drug demand checkpoint operation
conducted by the 435th Security Forces Squadron, the Drug Demand
Reduction office, various first sergeants and volunteer
non-commissioned officers.

February 13, 2009 ×

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Conversational German

Conversational German Classes will be held for 10 weeks and cost €70 per person (cash only). Below is a list of upcoming classes. Call Viktoria Ehrhardt at 0631-72255 for more information or to sign up. ROB Army Education Center, Bldg. 285, Classroom 1 • Level I – 9 to 11 […]

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Chapel news Training/Classes

Classes and training The Kaiserslautern Transition Center periodically holds pre-separation briefings and quarterly pre-retirement briefings. These briefings are held at the Transition Center located on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3245, Room 6. The pre-separation briefings are held the first Tuesday of the month and should be attended between 60 and 90 […]

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