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AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

by Staff Sgt. David Salinitri
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force’s Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1.

August 29, 2013 ×

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Soldier Ride

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A wounded warrior ride comprised of riders from seven different countries raced around Bostalsee, Germany, Aug. 10 to raise awareness and lift spirits.

August 15, 2013 ×

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Shock N’ Rock was a real tough mudder

Shock N’ Rock was a real tough mudder

Story and photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

There was enough mud for all of the more than 400 participants at this year’s Shock N’ Rock Reloaded motivational mud run Aug. 8 on Baumholder’s Military Training Area.

August 15, 2013 ×

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86th AW’s Outdoor Recreation program wins USAFE-AFAFRICA award

86th AW’s Outdoor Recreation program wins USAFE-AFAFRICA award

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Force Support Squadron’s outdoor recreation program was named the 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa outdoor recreation program of the year, Aug. 8.

August 15, 2013 ×

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ZOMBIE RUN

KMC members ran for their lives and charity, when zombies started appearing near the Southside Fitness Center Aug. 3 on Ramstein.

August 8, 2013 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxAyden Veale, son of Chief Master Sgt. Gay L.C. Veale, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing 
command chief, gets fitted for his mouth guard during the annual weekend sports guard clinic July 20 on Ramstein.

Sports guard clinic protects patients from injury

by Rachel Kersey
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein Dental Clinic hosted the annual sports guard clinic July 20 on Ramstein.

July 25, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoGabriel Wrye, an orange belt in Karate, competes in the 13th annual U.S. Air Forces in Europe Martial Arts Tournament at the Ramstein Southside Gym. Gabriel has been taking Karate Tech International lessons for the past nine months at Master Jorge Ordonio’s studio in Landstuhl. During the competition, Gabriel fared well in the sparring portion, closing out the final match with a 3-0 victory. Gabriel has been invited by and will be competing with Team USA in the World Championships Aug. 9 to 11 in Dublin, Ireland.

Sparring to victory

July 18, 2013 ×

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KMC All-Stars hit the field

KMC All-Stars hit the field

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan

The KMC All-Stars little league baseball team practices for their next game against defending German champions Baden-Württemberg. The KMC All-Stars recently defeated the Wiesbaden All-Stars 17-1 during a three game series. The KMC All-Stars look to defend their European regional championship and advance to the Little League World Series.

July 11, 2013 ×

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Take A Hike

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July 11, 2013 ×

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Photo by Sgt. 1st Class John S. WollastonU.S. Army NATO Brigade Commander Col. Robert Larsen (left) and U.S. Army NATO Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Joanne Cox (right) lead Soldiers from the brigade on a Spiritual Fitness/Independence Day run. The Unit Ministry Team from U.S. Army NATO Brigade organized the run for the units stationed on Sembach. In  addition to the NATO Brigade, Soldiers from the European Regional Medical Command, 30th Medical Command, 95th Military Police Battalion and the 230th Military Police Company participated in the event.

Fitness run

July 11, 2013 ×