German native receives U.S. Army award

A German medical officer was awarded the Army Achievement Medal July 23 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center."No matter what field we work in, we are Soldiers first," said Capt. Michael Guthmann, from the German air force Center of Aerospace Medicine. "From staying physically fit, to improving our

Airman stands among the elite as Outstanding Airman of the Year

With more than 400,000 enlisted active duty, Reserve and Guard Airmen, few get to tout the distinction of being honored as an Outstanding Airman of the Year.Senior Airman Shabree Heasell, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, accomplished that honor this year while stationed here as an

Crossroads: Legend of the white eagle

There once was a tale of three brothers, Lech, Čech and Rus, who all lived in a small village. As time passed, their families grew to such a size that the town could no longer support them; so they set out in different directions to find a new home.Rus went to the east, while Čech travelled west.

Body of stowaway found in Ramstein aircraft

During a post-flight maintenance inspection of an 86th Airlift Wing assigned C-130J on Sunday night at Ramstein Air Base, the body of an apparent stowaway was found in a compartment above the aircraft's rear landing gear. American and German emergency responders were summoned, removed the body, and

2014 Viking Challenge a huge hit

This year's Viking Challenge started with a bang as more than 1,500 participants began their 24-hour run/walk-a-thon at the Pulaski Park track July 25.The fundraiser was comprised of KMC staff and technical sergeants that provide mentorship to NCOs. "I am truly grateful to have been given the

Moron Air Base, 496th ABS changes command

Lt. Col. John Preston took command of the 496th Air Base Squadron during a ceremony June 15, 2014, on Moron Air Base, Spain. Lt. Col. Daniel Furleigh relinquished command to Preston after 15 months of serving as the commander. The 86th Operations Group commander Col. Ashley Salter, officiated the

The hands of EOD

721st APS design saves money, time through innovation

Unused forklift tines, a sheet of diamond-plated metal and one yard of steel hose.The list of spare parts technician Thomas Geibel read did not seem like much to modify a standard dolly, but it would save Ramstein Air Base's 721st Aerial Port Squadron in at least three ways: time, money and

521st AMOW welcomes new commander

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Nancy Bozzer, June 18.As the wing's commander, Bozzer expedites maximum war-fighting and humanitarian effects for America through rapid and precise global air mobility in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Bozzer recently sat

Airmen urged to travel safe

Taking a few extra safety precautions can make the difference between enjoying travel without mishaps and becoming a victim.Europe provides a plethora of historical and cultural hot spots. For some, being in Europe is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."The first thing I usually tell people is to take