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GACO Corner: Defrosting windshields

GACO Corner: Defrosting windshields

Winter and snow can be a wonderful time in Germany. While many may enjoy winter wonderland, it can be tedious when having to clear your windshields on cold, icy mornings. Do you start your vehicle when it is cold in the morning to warm the engine up and let it […]

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Tuskegee Airman, Air Force legend passes away at 102

Tuskegee Airman, Air Force legend passes away at 102

Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman and Air Force legend, passed away at his residence in Bethesda, Md., Jan. 16. He was 102 years old.

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GACO Corner: Snow removal, sanding

GACO Corner: Snow removal, sanding

Rules in Germany for keeping up your property or rental during winter may greatly differ from in the United States. The German- American Community Office has put together a few guidelines for your safety and those of others. According to Article 17, paragraph 3, line 5 of German rules applying […]

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From clerk typist to Army senior leader, an American Dream realized

From clerk typist to Army senior leader, an American Dream realized

The American Dream of opportunity and prosperity through hard work, determination and skill is personified in JoEtta Fisher, who achieved that dream through government service and made the nation better in the process. Fisher started working for the government as a summer-hire clerk typist at Rock Island Arsenal while attending […]

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Mold — a health risk in your home

Mold — a health risk in your home

The health and safety of our residents is a top concern for the KMC Housing Office. Our commitment to you is to provide our housing residents with a safe living environment. In Germany, mold can often be found both indoors and outdoors. Mold can enter your home through open doorways, […]

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kelly Collier (left), 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, gives Col. Gregory S. Beaulieu (right), 633rd Air Base Wing commander, a tour of the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) classroom at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2022. The 86 AMXS has been working to set up an A&P certification program at Ramstein over the past year and after completing the course, Airmen who obtain the A&P license will show that the person has the knowledge and skillset to inspect, maintain and repair an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

Ramstein impresses CINC IEA inspectors

Members from the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence selection board visited Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 12 and 13. The distinguished visitors observed units across Ramstein to assess how well the base achieved DOD objectives throughout 2021.

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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? 5 tips for improving your German at home

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? 5 tips for improving your German at home

For Americans living in Germany, it can be all too easy to never learn German. If you speak English at work and English (or another non-German language) at home, you might think, “Why bother?” However, learning to speak German — even a little bit — is a golden opportunity. The […]

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Sports heroes who served: World Series Champion served in Navy during WWII

Sports heroes who served: World Series Champion served in Navy during WWII

Before his death on Oct. 4 at age 100, Eddie Robinson was the last living person to have won the World Series with the Cleveland Indians in 1948. He was also the oldest living player on a World Series-winning team and the oldest living member of the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland […]

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Craft projects that you & your kids will love

Craft projects that you & your kids will love

Do rainy days spell indoor doldrums for you and your kids? If you can’t get away from it all, why not stay indoors and enjoy some crafts? Here are two projects that help kids hone their artistic skills while having a ball. Mobile Your family can have hours of fun […]

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Loya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a presentation at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2021. Loya was selected for Airlifter of the Week not only because of her ability to execute daily responsibilities efficiently, such as loading and offloading operations, weight and balance composition, and assistance on combat, aeromedical and humanitarian missions, but because of taking on additional duties in her office.

World traveling loadmaster

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marissa Loya, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, was recently selected Airlifter of the Week because of her ability to execute daily responsibilities efficiently and for going above and beyond.

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