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USAFE members hone skills during exercise

USAFE members hone skills during exercise

Capt. Kristi Beckman
435th Air Base Wing
Public Affairs

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter is shot down and four survivors are stranded in a hostile location awaiting rescue. The scenario was part of a joint Combat Search and Rescue Exercise held at Hohenfels Army Air Field, Germany, March 20 to April 2.

April 16, 2004 ×

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37th AS participates in Italy exercise

37th AS participates in Italy exercise

1st Lt. Tracy Giles
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Twenty-six members of the 37th Airlift Squadron put their skills to the test March 29 through April 3, participating in Exercise Leaning Tower in Pisa, Italy.

April 16, 2004 ×

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MASF movement

MASF movement

***image1***Capt. James Campion (left), flight nurse instructor from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein, assisted by (l to r) technicians Staff Sgt. Jamie Faison, Staff Sgt. Susan Case and Staff Sgt. Janel Minerich practice exercise scenarios, communication, patient movement, treatment and processing after the set up of a Mobile Air […]

April 2, 2004 ×

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Flying food

Flying food

***image1******image2***Airman 1st Class Stephanie Hamm (left), 735th Civil Engineer Squadron customer service technician, sends frozen food flying into her shopping cart during a three-minute shopping spree at the Ramstein commissary March 29. Airman Hamm was awarded the spree as 86th Airlift Wing Airman of the Year. She collected $1,766.26 in […]

April 2, 2004 ×

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Wait your turn

Wait your turn

***image1***Many people falsely assume they have a protected left turn into the Joint Mobility Processing Center area inside the Ramstein West Gate. Drivers must ensure traffic is clear before making a left turn. To learn more about German signs, people can visit the U.S. Army Europe’s Registry of Motor Vehicle […]

April 2, 2004 ×

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Skate safely

Skate safely

***image1***Skateboarders using the Skatepark Ramstein are required to wear complete safety gear as stated in the park rules sign. This young skater is protecting his head with a helmet, but wristguards, knee and elbow pads are also required.

April 2, 2004 ×

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A Moment In Air Force History

A Moment In Air Force History

***image1***Which Congressional Act authorized the training of black pilots? A. The Air Corps Act of 1926 B. The National Defense Act of 1940 C. The Selective Service Act of 1940 D. The National Security Act of 1947 Answer: B. On April 3, 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National […]

April 2, 2004 ×

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Overseas car conversions not legit; people should be aware of standards

Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command

Americans in Europe must beware of dealers who offer overseas conversions to U.S. standards for cars or motorcycles. The Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency only accept work done and warranted by licensed companies in the United States.

April 2, 2004 ×

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People can save aircraft, lives by picking up FOD

People can save aircraft, lives by picking up FOD

Master Sgt. John Smith
86th Airlift Wing Safety Office

FOD

April 2, 2004 ×

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Construction ahead: Civil engineers provide foundation for upcoming projects

Construction ahead: Civil engineers provide foundation for upcoming projects

Staff Sgt. M. Davis
Kaiserslautern American editor

The 435th Civil Engineer Group has the blueprint on KMC projects and is putting plans into action.

April 2, 2004 ×