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News

Photo by Sgt. Frank SanchezSgt. Benjamin Boggess, 21st Theater Sustainment Command broadcaster, films explosive ordnance disposal operations during a 16th Sustainment Brigade mission conducted Sept. 22, 2011, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Boggess captured a prestigious Department of Defense-level Thomas Jefferson Award for a radio news story he produced in the winter of 2013.

‘Radio Strong!’ – TSC broadcaster claims DOD glory

by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

A 21st Theater Sustainment Command broadcaster demonstrated his organization is not only “First in Support,” but “Radio Strong,” claiming a prestigious Department of Defense-level Thomas Jefferson Award for audio excellence May 9.

May 22, 2014 ×

News

Lt. Col. Pete Faerber (left) and Maj. Jesse Delgado (center) present 
Staff Sgt. Tim Mika with the Air Medal Oct. 30 at the Landstuhl Army Heliport.

Flight medic receives medal for ‘long, very difficult mission’

Story and photo by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

The Soldiers of Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation, “Dustoff,” added another chapter to their long and deep connection with the Marine Corps Oct. 30, when Staff Sgt. Tim Mika was awarded the Air Medal for his actions in saving two Marines in Afghanistan on May 25, 2011.

November 7, 2013 ×

Health

Photo by Phil A. JonesFrom left, Harry Raith, Henny Moll, Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Sprunger, Col. Judith Lee, 
Col. John Collins and Sgt. Major Brian Stauffer receive the MEDCOM Exceptional Organizational Safety Award.

LRMC receives MEDCOM Exceptional Organizational Safety Award

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

If you’re looking for excitement, best stay away from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. During 2012, no one died or suffered a permanent disability, there were no occupational illnesses or serious cases of property damage, and the number of injuries that did occur dropped from 94 to 76 compared with the previous year.

September 12, 2013 ×

News

Tanya Hockensmith, 86th Medical Group medical support technician, hands Master Sgt. Charles Higgins, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing NCOIC air transportation operations, a prescription verification form after he signed in for an appointment 
Sept. 5 at the family health clinic on Ramstein. The 86th Medical Group family health clinic recently won Air Force best supporting team by the surgeon general for their highest improvement scores for the quarter.

86th MDG health clinic wins AF best supporting team by surgeon general

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Medical Group family health clinic recently won Air Force best supporting team by the surgeon general.

September 12, 2013 ×

Schools

Photo by Staff Sgt. Travis EdwardsAcademic service counselors make themselves available during the education fair held Aug. 16 at the Kaisers-
lautern Military Community Center on Ramstein. The fair hosted many different military-friendly colleges offered through the Ramstein Education Center to help answer some of the frequently asked questions from KMC  members in the area.

Education office earns MAJCOM-level award

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

During a recent commander’s call, members of the Ramstein Education Office were awarded the 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Nathan Altschuler Outstanding Education and Training Program-Team Program Award.
The award recognizes the office that provides service members the best tools for their education.

August 22, 2013 ×

Features

Courtesy photoRuth Schirra receives the Meritorious Civilian Service Award from Col. (Dr.) Robert Fischer (left), Landstuhl Regional Medical Center deputy commander for administration, and former LRMC Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg.

LRMC pharmacy staffer receives service award

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The matriarch of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Pharmacy has concluded 47 years of selfless service for which she received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

July 18, 2013 ×

Features

Army civilians earn top honors in public works field

by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

A pair of Kaiserslautern-based Army civilians were recently honored for their professionalism in the public works field.

July 18, 2013 ×