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Training course helps UDMs keep readiness high

Training course helps UDMs keep readiness high

by Josh Aycock
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

With more than 10,000 Airmen deploying yearly and providing support to
three combatant commands, the role of a well-trained unit deployment
manager here is vital for Ramstein

April 8, 2011 ×

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Husband, wife team change commands in Europe

Husband, wife team change commands in Europe

by Lt. Col. Michele R. Sutak, Sgt. Daniel Friedberg and Jeremy Buddemeier
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs, 221st Public Affairs Detachment and U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwöhr Public Affairs

U.S. Army Col. Christine Anne Fiala and Col. Otto Fiala, both members of
the 7th Civil Support Command, participated in separate brigade change
of commands, as one relinquished command of a medical brigade the other
took command of a training brigade. 

April 1, 2011 ×

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The ‘Tail’ of the U-boat

The ‘Tail’ of the U-boat

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

Even while German U-boats ravaged Allied shipping through April 1943,
the Germans refused to sit on their laurels and made numerous attempts
to increase their tactical efficiency.

April 1, 2011 ×

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Army spouse recognized for efforts in Kaiserslautern

Army spouse recognized for efforts in Kaiserslautern

Story and photos by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Two years ago this spring, Crystal Curran was elected president of the
Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses Association

March 25, 2011 ×

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Meet the Waltons: Dual-military couple brings new meaning to building partnerships

Meet the Waltons: Dual-military couple brings new meaning to building partnerships

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

 Inside your typical nondescript military building of brick and stone on
Airlift Base Otopeni, Romania, there is a flurry of activity. Blurs of
olive drab and sage breeze by as members of the U.S. and Romanian air
forces work together hand-in-hand to get the mission accomplished.

March 25, 2011 ×

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Angela Martin named LRMC Phenomenal Woman

Angela Martin named LRMC Phenomenal Woman

Story and photo by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Great women are not phenomena, but more the product of what women become with the proper support.

March 18, 2011 ×

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Shake Your Booty for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Shake Your Booty for Child Abuse Prevention Month

by Capt. Erika Best
Family Advocacy officer

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Month of the Military
Child, the Family Advocacy Program, New Parent Support Program, Airman
and Family Services, and Youth Services have teamed up to offer a
one-of-a-kind family event. 

March 18, 2011 ×

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Grumman’s ‘Ugly Cat’

Grumman’s ‘Ugly Cat’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

With the end of World War II the U.S. Navy realized it would need a high
performance, general-purpose jet fighter. As usual, it turned to
Grumman Aircraft for the new fighter.

March 18, 2011 ×

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African American Heritage Committee hosts annual commemoration

by Airman 1st Class Desiree Esposito
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Kaiserslautern African American Heritage Committee hosted its annual
banquet for African-American history month Feb. 26 at the Ramstein
Officers

March 11, 2011 ×

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Kaiserslautern-based Soldier takes part in Hajj on invitational orders

Kaiserslautern-based Soldier takes part in Hajj on invitational orders

by Rachel Clark
409th Contracting Support Brigade

In a cultural mix of people in a massive religious gathering in Saudi
Arabia, one U.S. Army Soldier experiences Hajj with a sense of
enlightenment. He is a practicing Muslim who is representing the
Department of Defense for a mission.

Maj. William Trimble, the executive officer of the 903rd Contingency
Contracting Battalion based in Kaiserslautern, recently had the
opportunity to participate in Hajj on invitational orders. 

March 11, 2011 ×

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