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Drive safely, avoid mishaps with wildlife

In the last 10 years, Air Force members had 50 major vehicle mishaps involving wildlife that resulted in injuries; one of these mishaps was fatal. Here are some tips to keep you safe.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Cook
Senior Master Sgt. Joanne Bass – Senior Master Sgt. Joanne Bass, 86th Operations Group superintendent, is one of the few women in the Air Force to be selected as a chief master sergeant. She has shown that being selected for chief means being ready to complete the Air Force mission at any time. “The opportunity to roll out, deploy and execute our nation’s mission was always very rewarding to me. It gave me a huge sense of pride and respect for what each of us brings to the fight.” This senior master sergeant’s commitment to excellence, integrity and selfless service shows today’s Airmen that anything is possible. “I remind myself every day that the decisions I make potentially impact our mission and the careers of our Airmen.”

Women in History–Paving the Way

Eighteen women are being honored for their extraordinary work in the fields of medicine, robotics, computer programming, atmospheric chemistry, architecture and primatology.

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Senior Master Sgt. Rich Rizzo, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing air transportation superintendent, places bricks along the wall of the 521st AMOW heritage room at the Kisling NCO Academy on Kapaun. The heritage room was completed Feb. 15 by four volunteers from the 521st AMOW who had a commitment to their wing heritage and professional development.

Airmen create learning environment, promote wing heritage

Members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing unveiled a revamped classroom Feb. 15 at the NCO academy on Kapaun.

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KMC stars shine at 'Apollo'

KMC stars shine at ‘Apollo’

Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Military Complex hosted Apollo Night Saturday in the same format as the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.Y

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Fighter pilot, aviation lexicon

Fighter pilot, aviation lexicon

Many of the words and phrases used in everyday conversation, especially in the Air Force (for obvious reasons), have their origins from the lexicon of aviation, many specific to fighter pilots, and often people do not even realize this.

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Dumping debt: NCO turns finances around

Dumping debt: NCO turns finances around

Each year in late February, during Military Saves week, ACS holds events and seminars to promote financial readiness, said Denise Fesel, who manages the ACS financial readiness program.

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WIC helps military mission by supporting families

WIC helps military mission by supporting families

Servicing the largest military community in Europe, the Ramstein Women, Infants and Children Overseas program is helping military members who qualify for the chance to meet all their children’s nutrition needs.

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What should you do after a traffic accident in Germany?

What should you do after a traffic accident in Germany?

Road conditions and weather fluctuate daily, and although drivers take extra precautions to reduce the risk of being in a traffic accident, the best made plans cannot guarantee you a safe journey.

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Clean aircraft vital to flying mission

Maintenance Airmen from around base join together several times a month to complete a mission essential task that takes days to complete. Airmen from some Ramstein maintenance squadrons are tasked more than twice a month to wash C-130J Super Hercules to ensure there is no corrosion developing on the aircraft.

February 22, 2013 ×

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435th AGOW Airman receives Thunderbolt recognition

by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 435th Air and Ground Operations Wing recently recognized an Airman from the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron as this week’s Thunderbolt recognition recipient.

February 22, 2013 ×