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Members of Team Ramstein toured a German manufacturing plant recently as part of a goodwill program to build relationships within the community and to learn how civilians manage their company.

Pfc. James Halog and Sgt. Cesar Liriano were named the 2005 21st Theater Support Command Soldier and NCO of the Year after earning top scores in a grueling competition June 6 to 8 at the Lampertsheim Training Area outside Coleman Barracks, Mannheim.

Each year, the Department of Defense plays a role in delivering relief supplies and assisting in relief operations all over the world. For individuals overseas who want to contribute, the problem is getting the package where it needs to be.

Gen. John K. Cannon is often remembered for his work in restoring Tactical Air Command from a planning headquarters back to a full major command. As a famous World War II tactician, General Cannon was brought in to recreate a tactical air capability desperately needed for the Korean War.

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Weather was the deciding factor. The jump was scheduled for 1 p.m. June 5 at the Iron Mike drop zone. The day started out with low clouds and a slight breeze from the north. Exactly 105 paratroopers boarded five C-130s and headed out over the English Channel enroute to St. Mère Eglise, France. The last 10 minutes of the 50-minute flight followed the same heading as 61 years prior. We were all very anxious.

Brig. Gen. Rosanne Bailey relinquished command of the 435th Air Base Wing to Col. Kurtis D. Lohide during a change of command ceremony here in Hangar One Thursday.