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GAIWC celebrates 55th anniversary

GAIWC celebrates 55th anniversary

“Tradition is important, but we also look to the future.” This is the motto of Bruni Pütz, the German president of the German-American and International Women’s Club. On Jan. 18, 1956, 55 years ago, the first official meeting of the GAIWC took place. Since then it has maintained a “sisterhood […]

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21st TSC Soldier makes USAREUR Soldiers’ Chorus

21st TSC Soldier makes USAREUR Soldiers’ Chorus

by Sgt. Tramel Garrett
21st TSC Public Affairs

Nervous and tense, she got on stage and stood in front of a panel of
judges.  Reaching down deep inside, she opened up and began to sing like
she

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Teen music sensation  Allstar Weekend wows KMC

Teen music sensation Allstar Weekend wows KMC

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

When Athena Balderas got picked up from Ramstein Intermediate School
last Friday, she thought her mom was taking her to rent some movies.

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Introducing the Matadors of the 496th Air Base Squadron

Introducing the Matadors of the 496th Air Base Squadron

by Lt. Col. Ruehl Flores
496th Air Base Squadron commander

Are you tired of the snow cold weather? Has it been days since you

January 21, 2011 ×

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Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

As war with America became a distinct possibility in the late 1930s,
Japan began to strengthen its submarine fleet for long range engagements
against far off American targets. One avenue it energetically pursued
in these pre-radar days was carrying a small seaplane in waterproof
hangers on submarines for long range reconnaissance.

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AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

By Chrystal Smith
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

AWAG leaders are urging volunteers to get registered early for one of
the U.S. military in Europe

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‘Hero Miles’ program supports families of fallen, wounded

by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

A popular program that turns donated frequent-flier miles into free
airline tickets for wounded warriors receiving medical care and their
families will expand this year so families of the fallen and combat
wounded can participate in two upcoming events.

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37th AS takes to the water

37th AS takes to the water

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron recently participated in a
two-day over-water category 1 training mission that took place over the
Atlantic

Ocean Jan. 7 and 8.

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Cyclist credits helmet for saving his life

Cyclist credits helmet for saving his life

by Sgt. Fabian Ortega
U.S. Army in Europe Public Affairs

Col. Michael G. Koba said the driver of the vehicle that caused him to
slam into the ground helmet first, compressing his spine and damaging
four vertebra, didn

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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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