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Don’t send pests to the states

by Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs

Europe is home to many agricultural pests that are not found in the
United States and soil is a natural hideout for them. This is why
cleaning everything that collects dirt before you send it stateside is
so important. These pests can cause great damage to the U.S. farming
economy.

September 19, 2008 ×

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Veteran pilot recounts Berlin Airlift

by Tech. Sgt. M. Davis
Kisling NCO Academy

Some people may know him as a professor. Others may know him as an
author. The U.S. Air Force and the citizens of West Berlin know Maj.
Edwin Gere as a hero for his role in delivering several tons of much
needed supplies during the Berlin Airlift 60 years ago.

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News

KMC COLA drops … again

by Maj. Brian Kehl
435th Comptroller Squadron commander

For the second time this month, the OSD level Per Diem Committee is
reducing the Cost of Living Allowance rate for the KMC and most other
locations in Europe. The adjustment is due to a more favorable exchange
rate for the U.S. dollar to the euro.

September 19, 2008 ×

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The Monday blues

The Monday blues

by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

For those tired of the monotony of wearing the same uniform every day,
Airmen now have the choice of short sleeve with an open collar or long
sleeve with a tie.

These are decisions that most Airmen will have to make each Monday from
here on out due to a new Air Force policy that went into effect Sept.
8.

September 19, 2008 ×

Commentary

The value of service

by Lt. Col. Mark Murphy
354th Maintenance Group deputy commander

I learned a big lesson on service Aug. 4, 2008, when Eielson had the
rare honor of hosting President Bush on a refueling stop as he traveled
to Asia. It was an event Eielson will never forget

September 19, 2008 ×

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Rest easy, the 569th USFPS and Polizei are keeping you safe

Rest easy, the 569th USFPS and Polizei are keeping you safe

by Senior Airman Amber Bressler
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Day, night, afternoon and evening, the 569th U.S. Forces Police
Squadron and local Polizei are working together 24/7 to keep you safe.
Sometimes we may feel threatened by their presence, but don

September 19, 2008 ×

News

Strykers are here

Strykers are here

by Sgt. Maj. Cameron Porter
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Hundreds of aircraft loaded with equipment and personnel from around
the world arrive and depart Ramstein each year, but none as unique as a
few of Ramstein

September 13, 2008 ×

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21st TSC inspection program sets standard for success

21st TSC inspection program sets standard for success

With clear guidance from the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment

Command, key leaders instituted a program recently that focuses on 21
functional areas and examines systems, equipment and processes to
ensure Soldier readiness.

September 12, 2008 ×

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Seventeenth Air Force ready for Oct. 1 stand-up

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

U.S. Air Forces in Europe

September 12, 2008 ×

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Landstuhl on list for new medical facilities

A $405 million addition to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and a
$36.4 million replacement for the Katterbach Consolidated Health and
Dental Clinic are among

projects that have received final approval by the U.S. Army Health
Facilities Planning Agency and the TRICARE Management Activity for FY11
construction starts.

September 12, 2008 ×