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Jason Patrick Woodard, a 7-pound, 3-ounce baby boy was born to Capt.

Doug Woodard, and wife, Kristen, Jan. 1 at Landstuhl Regional Medical
Center. He was the first baby born in 2008 at Landstuhl, the largest
military hospital outside North America.

During an Airborne Conversion Ceremony held Dec. 11 at Miesau Ammo
Depot, 20 medical Soldiers from the newly designated 67th Forward
Surgical Team (Airborne) donned the maroon beret distinguishing them as
the only airborne forward surgical team in Europe and one of only five
Army-wide.

Every year, Headquarters Air Force Services conducts a customer
feedback survey to assess customer satisfaction with base level
services programs. This year, customers will be able to answer the
survey online or complete the paper survey on-the-spot while visiting
an activity from Jan. 14 to Jan. 31.

The Ramstein Technology Exposition, sponsored by U.S. Air Forces in
Europe, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Ramstein
Officers

Staff Sgt. Tom Pilla, 86th Construction and Training

Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal instructor, was

awarded the Bronze Star medal Dec. 13 on Ramstein for meritorious conduct during operations in Iraq.

As 2007 draws to a close, the 435th Munitions Squadron celebrates two
recent and noteworthy milestones; one highlights teamwork with agencies
outside the unit and the other highlights wingmanship within the unit.

Senior Airman Jennifer Noyes, 1st Air and Space Communications
Squadron, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her
distinctive accomplishments during a 365-day deployment to Baghdad. The
medal is the third-highest award bestowed on members of the U.S.
military.