News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany First Lt. Ervin E. Williams never became famous, but he does have a rather interesting story. An experienced cargo pilot, Lieutenant Williams was flying a routine re-supply mission one day, when poor visibility forced him to fly in below 200 feet. He was not concerned because the territory should have been safe.
Temperatures are rising here, and many people are wondering why there is no air conditioning in KMC facilities.
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I am continually amazed at how fast people drive in the parking area at the Ramstein North Side Post Office. The 5 MPH speed limit is ignored. Lack of enforcement of the posted speed limit contributes to this phenomenon. It is just a matter of time before pedestrians are struck in this lot.
The 1st Combat Communications Squadron opened their new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 26.
An initiative to combat litter at U.S. Air Forces in Europe post offices may be allowing potential for identity theft.
***image1***Brig. Gen. Rosanne Bailey, 435th Air Base Wing and KMC commander, presents Master Sgt. Michael W. Boop, 435th Dental Squadron first sergeant, with a Hidden Hero award May 13. Sergeant Boop has volunteered for more than a year with United Service Organizations at the Ramstein terminal.
***image1***Sgt. 1st Class Jude Corpuz, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Medical Material Branch NCO in charge, performs a traditional Asian Pacific dance as his dance partner, nurse Angelica Binosa, helps keep the beat. The dance was part of the Asian Pacific Heritage celebration Monday at Heaton Auditorium.
The 21st Theater Support Command recently marked its first year performing its mission of repairing and replacing battle-damaged and worn-out vehicles from the U.S. Army Europe fleet that have recently been returned from Iraq.
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