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Air Force family support centers may be called something different
these days, but Airmen and their families can still expect the same
quality services they have received in the past.

At the request of the 86th Airlift Wing, a team of nine safety
professionals from the Air Force Safety Center arrived at Ramstein
Sept. 17 to conduct an Organizational Safety Assessment, which is a
proactive mishap prevention program that aids commanders in risk
assessment and decision making.
The team

Ramstein Airmen flew with a Botswana Defence Force C-130 crew to the
Darfur region of Sudan Sept. 23 and 24 to support the African Union
peacekeeping mission there.

***image1***From left, Col. Kurt Lohide, 435th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Rich Johnston, KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander and Col. Earl Matthews, 38th Combat Support Wing commander, sign their pledge sheets to kick off the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas giving program. The CFC runs from Oct. 2 to Dec. 1.

Firefighters work hard to help people understand home fire dangers, especially during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 to 14.

During these times of great sacrifice by Soldiers fighting the Global War on Terrorism and supporting contingencies around the world, the support provided by families and loved ones is more important than ever. Soldiers rely heavily on the quiet encouragement and support they receive.

After more than three years, the German Bundeswehr officially relinquished its role as guardian of the Ramstein gates on Wednesday. Guard duty was handed off to members of the 435th Security Forces Squadron at 10 p.m. that same day.