News

News

Kisling NCO Academy provides military education, preparation

Each year, approximately 980 technical sergeants attend Professional
Military Education at the Kisling NCO Academy, located at Kapaun Air
Station.

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Gen. Bishop reflects on 3rd Air Force tenure

Gen. Bishop reflects on 3rd Air Force tenure

by Senior Master Sgt. Hollis Dawson
3rd Air Force Public Affairs

He is one of the Air Force

June 20, 2008 ×

Commentary

Commander’s Action Line

Col. Douglas Tucker
435th Air Base Wing commander

QWhy does the
traffic light on Ramstein near the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron Cargo
Terminal not work for motorcycles? Motorcycles

coming to the light and making a left hand turn will sit there until
another car pulls over the strip in the road to activate the light
signal.  

June 20, 2008 ×

Commentary

Revisit basic fundamentals for success

Revisit basic fundamentals for success

by Col. Bill Bender
86th Airlift Wing and KMC commander

The KMC has a huge mission and does a phenomenal job in making that
mission happen every day. Our jobs include technical work that must be
completed with the utmost care and attention to detail.

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Random checks increase security

Random checks increase security

by Airman 1st Class Scott J. Saldukas
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Teaming up with chief master sergeants, first sergeants, security
forces, Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the legal
office, the Drug Demand Reduction program is trying to prevent drivers
under the influence and illegal substances from

entering the Air Force community by doing random gate checks before entering Ramstein.

June 20, 2008 ×

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Airmen honor heroes of the past

Airmen honor heroes of the past

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler
435th Air Base Wing

***image4***“You can see what America has sacrificed for another country by walking through the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial,” said Staff Sgt. Mark Benavidez, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. “It means a lot to me to visit those who fought and died to liberate this country.” This is just one Airman’s […]

June 13, 2008 ×

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Driving in Europe

USAREUR driver’s license Under SOFA agreement, all persons that are driving must obtain a USAREUR license. The operator must: • Be at least 17 years of age • Have a national unrestricted “Driver’s License” (Not “Provisional” or “Intermediate”) • Have at least 20/40 corrected or uncorrected vision • Have orders […]

June 13, 2008 ×

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The ‘wow’ factor

The ‘wow’ factor

by Capt. Darrick Lee
U.S. European Command Public Affairs

Ten aircraft representing the U.S. Air Force participated in the 2008
Berlin Air Show May 27 through June 1. Since 1909, the show has offered
the U.S. a venue to display its capabilities and foster relationships
with international military aviators.

June 13, 2008 ×

News

Wiesbaden remembers Berlin Airlift

In June 1948, the Soviet Union initiated the Berlin Blockade, demanding
all rail and road traffic leading into Berlin from West Germany to
cease.

June 13, 2008 ×

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Top two Air Force leaders resign

Top two Air Force leaders resign

The Air Force

June 13, 2008 ×