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Got snow? Snow problem for 786 CES

Got snow? Snow problem for 786 CES

     

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Raider III Mission saved by local family

Raider III Mission saved by local family

The Brenner family performed a High Altitude Balloon launch on Jan. 10 atop the hills of Winnweiler, Germany. Despite freezing temperatures, limited on-site support, and one very complicated configuration, this local family of four successfully launched three pods into near space. While COVID-19 social distancing rules threatened the launch date, […]

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sheng Morris, 86th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, poses for a photo at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Jan. 21, 2021. Morris has continually improved ALS class functions despite adjustments required for virtual instruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado)

Airlifter of the Week: Streamline for success

Tech. Sgt. Sheng Morris, 86th FSS ALS instructor, was selected as Airlifter of the Week for outstanding performance above and beyond her duties, which includes her position as an instructor at the Airman Leadership School on Kapaun Air Station.

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Garrison youth programs driving away with thousands in grant money

Garrison youth programs driving away with thousands in grant money

Teens enrolled in the Child and Youth Services program in Baumholder and Landstuhl are getting a head start on learning to drive responsibly thanks to grant money given to both programs. The latest grant of $5,000 from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America bought equipment for the BGCA United […]

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Medical command Soldier reflects on time as Army nurse

Medical command Soldier reflects on time as Army nurse

The U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary on Feb. 2 celebrates Army nurses who have served honorably in a variety of situations, from war to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, as well as in times of peace. The nurse corps was formally recognized on Feb. 2, 1901. For Capt. Ashley […]

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Community, Events

Community Events

Community Events

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. No Cook Fridays in February at the Rheinlander Convention Center Celebrate the end of the work week with a […]

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Camp Simba enriches education for Kenyan students

Camp Simba enriches education for Kenyan students

American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Members of Camp Simba Manda Bay have put Mead’s words into practice and changed the lives of about 120 students in […]

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Regional Health Command Europe Soldiers compete for Army Best Medic title

Regional Health Command Europe Soldiers compete for Army Best Medic title

Since winning the 2020 Regional Health Command Europe Best Medic competition back in November, Sgt. Michael Metcalf and Spc. Walter Galdamez from U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Bavaria have been hard at work training for the Army competition. The 2021 Command Sgt. Maj. Jack L. Clark Jr. U.S. Army Best Medic […]

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Physical therapy: Run, walk, run again

Physical therapy: Run, walk, run again

In all my life, I never thought I’d need physical therapy. Sure, I struggled with some aspects of exercising. Not everyone’s built the same. Despite that, I was still surprised when my shins and back decided to give out on me during a regular physical training session. Imagine burning-hot jagged […]

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carl Wheaton, 86th Comptroller Squadron non-commissioned officer of customer service finance, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 14, 2021. Wheaton has educated 1,200 newcomers during 42 in-processing briefs since his arrival in September 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

Airlifter of the Week: Money matters

Tech. Sgt. Carl Wheaton, non-commissioned officer of customer service at the 86th Comptroller Squadron, was recognized Jan. 14 as Airlifter of the Week, an award recognizing outstanding Airmen across the 86th Airlift Wing.

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