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18th CSSB sling load team trains for real-world missions

18th CSSB sling load team trains for real-world missions

Story and photo by Spc. Kevin Alex
16th Sust. Bde. Public Affairs

The 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade,
sling load team conducted training with riggers from the 5th
Quartermaster Detachment, 21st Special Troops Battalion, Nov. 29 to 30
on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern to learn how to unhook
cargo after an airdrop and rig the cargo for helicopter pickup.

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1st CBCS: A vital link in the field

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In a deployed environment, communication is imperative for a smooth,
successful mission. Ramstein

January 7, 2011 ×

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The Luftwaffe’s “Amerika Bomber”

The Luftwaffe’s “Amerika Bomber”

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

The

January 7, 2011 ×

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21st TSC leaders study World War II battles

21st TSC leaders study World War II battles

Story and photo by Lt. Col. Anna R. Friederich-Maggard
21st TSC Public Affairs

The senior staff officers, noncommissioned officers and civilians of the
21st Theater Sustainment Command didn

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Happenings around the Wiesbaden community

Happenings around the Wiesbaden community

December 23, 2010 ×

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Chaplain demonstrates service before self

Chaplain demonstrates service before self

Story and photo by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher
17th Air Force Public Affairs

Life is fragile. In responding to a call for help, seconds can mean life
and death. This concept is something Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Gary Ziccardi
took to heart after rescuing a drowning man while on vacation in St
Croix, Virgin Islands, in November 2009.

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New ‘bird’ finds home with 76th AS

New ‘bird’ finds home with 76th AS

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A new C-37A was introduced to team Ramstein and the 76th Airlift
Squadron Dec. 7 to help increase the flying capabilities of the
distinguished visitor mission here.

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Christmas’ ashes and soot

Christmas’ ashes and soot

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

“Dr.” William Whitney Christmas was one of the interesting and eccentric pioneers in the early days of aviation and, almost certainly, a charlatan. He was well educated and attended medical school, but never was licensed to practice medicine. In the early 1900s, he moved to the fledgling aviation industry, where […]

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National award recognizes Army family’s service

National award recognizes Army family’s service

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

The first morning light creeps through Tawny Campbell

December 10, 2010 ×

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480th Fighter Squadron Embraces the Spirit of the Lafayette Escadrille

480th Fighter Squadron Embraces the Spirit of the Lafayette Escadrille

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

In August, U.S. Air Forces in Europe

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