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435th CRG assesses RAF Fairford airfield

435th CRG assesses RAF Fairford airfield

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAF FAIRFORD, England

May 4, 2012 ×

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From Cold War to Desert Storm: Ramstein and the 86th Tactical Fighter Wing

by Dr. Silvano Wueschner
86th Airlift Wing Historian

In 1989, the world watched with fascination as one country after another
in Eastern Europe began to throw off the shackles of communism. On Nov.
9, 1989, the Berlin Wall started to come down amid cheers and
spontaneous celebrations.

May 3, 2012 ×

Features, Health

Women’s health awareness: females should devote time to preservation

by Capt. Jayvanita Hill-Moore
86th Medical Operations Squadron

What is women

April 27, 2012 ×

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Senior leaders talk DOD Safe Helpline, initiatives to stop sexual assault

by Spc. Adam P. Garlington
PERS Team

HEIDELBERG, Germany

April 27, 2012 ×

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Four more for the score

Four more for the score

by 2nd Lt. Kay M. Nissen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Feb. 26, 2008, Lt. Col. Bryan Patchen, 603rd Air and Space Operations
Center deputy commander for mission integration, was diagnosed with
thyroid cancer. The next two months he endured his physical

April 27, 2012 ×

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‘Stop bullying now! Take a stand. Lend a hand’

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Bullying can destroy childrens’ lives. It can lead to depression, severe anxiety, academic failure or suicide,” said Lt. Col. John Leckie, 86th Medical Operations Squadron, a child psychologist and chief of pediatric behavioral medicine. “Bullying can physically or emotionally impact a child’s life,” said Maria Buchwald, Ramstein Middle School principal. […]

April 27, 2012 ×

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KMC shows respect for Holocaust victims

KMC shows respect for Holocaust victims

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

KMC members came together at the Ramstein Southside Chapel to attend a Holocaust remembrance event April 20.

April 27, 2012 ×

Features, Health

10 Tips to help prevent medical errors

A recent study shows that one in seven Medicare patients in hospitals
experience a medical error. But medical errors can occur anywhere in the
health care system

April 20, 2012 ×

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Dental Squadron to Host Little Teeth, Big Smiles!

The 86th Dental Squadron will host a Saturday walk-in clinic for
children up to age 10 from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Ramstein
Dental Clinic, Bldg 301.

Services will include well-baby exams (up to age 4), dental examinations
and cleaning (ages 5 to 10) and custom mouth guards for contact sports.
Oral hygiene education stations will also be set up. Appointments are
on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, call Tech. Sgt. Lisan
Burney at 479-2210 or 06371-46-2210.

April 20, 2012 ×

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Reservists sponsor march to honor fallen comrades

Reservists sponsor march to honor fallen comrades

Courtesy of RK Spiesen-Elversberg

The Association of Reservists of the German Bundeswehr, Reservist
Camaraderie Spiesen-Elversberg will sponsor its 4th Horst-Feld
Memorial/Spiesener Long Distant March May 5 in Spiesen.

April 20, 2012 ×