News

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First sergeants recognized for support

Family Advocacy took time this month to honor Ramstein men and women
who give so much to our military community and ask nothing in return

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Creek Defender course trains new cadre

Creek Defender course trains new cadre

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

Airmen from the 786th Security Forces Squadron went through a grueling
Creek Defender cadre training course at Baumholder Oct. 19 to 26. The
goal of the weeklong course was to equip security forces Airmen with
the tools necessary to be instructors in one of the Air Force

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News

Nurse Assistant program launched at LRMC

Nurse Assistant program launched at LRMC

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

As a Wounded Warrior in transition, Spc. Jennifer Trenkelbach saw a long-term opportunity and seized it.

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News

Military Matters

First Sergeants’ corner ’Tis the time of the season when many of us plan to shop for wonderful gifts, book exquisite travel arrangements and share dining opportunities with friends, families and wingmen.  Let us not forget the financial responsibilities that may hit.  Credit companies love to advance personnel a few […]

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News

Chief master sergeant selects

Congratulations to the following people, recently selected for promotion to chief master sergeant: • Samer Alkhoury • Michael Crain • Danny Crudup • Patrick Edem • Johnny Fryer Jr. • Kevin Haldeman • John Hollingsworth • Kevin Klingemann • Patrick Marquette • Grant McCormick • Barbara Miller • William Nivison […]

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News

Report crime to security forces immediately

When you, or a member of your family, see something that looks suspicious or illegal, call security forces immediately.

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News

Use caution when choosing gifts to mail

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

Some people are just not good at buying the right gifts. While this is
usually a matter of taste, many items available in Europe that seem
like good Christmas presents violate U.S. customs rules.

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Post office offers holiday mailing tips

Post office offers holiday mailing tips

by 2nd Lt. Shane Villanueva
Ramstein North Side Post Office

The fast approaching holiday season is a wonderful time for
cele-brating and, of course, gift giving. Everyone in the KMC will be
sending and receiving presents from loved ones around the world.
Members of the North Side Military Post Office on Ramstein are
preparing for the intense increase in mail volume that will occur over
the next few months.

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News

Drinking law restricts those under 21

Since Aug. 1, 2007, people under the age of 21 are prohibited from drinking any

alcohol when operating a vehicle on public roads in Germany. In other
words, the presence of any alcohol in the blood is an offense under
German law if you are driving and under the age of 21. Anyone violating
this law will normally receive a standard fine of

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Commentary

Warrior Care Month recognizes sacrifices

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

The Department of Defense recently designated November as Warrior Care
Month. To stress the importance of this observance, I want to reach out
to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve Airmen to tell you there
are programs and resources within the Air Force, the Department of
Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs available to you.

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