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***image1***Biggest, busiest, best
Senior Airman Daniel Young (right), 435th Civil Engineer Squadron, briefs Installation Excellence evaluator Col. Jack Weinstein Wednesday. The IE team is here until Saturday ensuring Ramstein is the biggest, busiest and best base in the Air Force. Ramstein is one of three bases up for the $1 million Commander-in-Chief’s Award. Kunsan Air Base, Korea, and Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., are the other two finalists.

New records training
In December, the Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Records Officer announced new required Records Management Computer Based Training. All personnel (military, civilian and contractors) are required to complete Level I training by March 15. The CBT courses fulfill the Department of Defense requirement for annual RM training. Direct questions regarding the new CBT to Master Sgt. John Conrad, 435th Base Records Manager at 480-0982.

LRMC shuttle
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center now runs an on-post shuttle service. Initially, it will be a 120-day test. It will operate Monday through Friday (excluding U.S. and U.S. Army Europe training holidays) from 7 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. The 15-passenger vehicle has wheelchair access. The pick-up points are: AAFES shoppette entrance, Bldg. 3774; Fisher House I and II; bus stop across the street from the emergency room; auto skills center parking lot, Bldg. 3800; library, Bldg. 3809; child development center, Bldg. 93806; Deployed Warrior Medical Management Center bus stop, Bldg. 93761; Ambulatory Lodging Facility, Bldg. 3753; family practice entrance, Bldg. 3757; education center, Bldg. 3718; gymnasium, Bldg. 3722; and Bldg. 3702.

Obituary notice
It is with deep regret and sorrow the U.S. Air Force announces the death of one of its members, Staff Sgt. Shirley Bosi, 435th Medical Support Squadron. Capt. Chris Estridge has been appointed as the summary court officer to properly dispose of the property of Sergeant Bosi. All persons owing money or property to or having a claim against the estate of Sergeant Bosi should contact Captain Estridge at 479-2454, relative to their settlement.