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  • SECAF visits Ramstein, discusses leadership priorities

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley visited with Airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and toured the base here today as part of his first overseas trip since being confirmed secretary of the Air Force earlier this month. Secretary Donley, the 22nd Air Force secretary, visited with Airmen

  • Task force focuses on sexual assault

    Airmen of all different ranks and genders gave their input on sexual assault when the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services visited Ramstein Oct. 2 and 3 as part of their assessment of the overall DOD program. "Findings from their visit here and at other locations will

  • The right travel documents go a long way

    Interested in doing some traveling while stationed here in Germany? Do you have the proper documents to travel? Active duty members stationed in Germany are not required to have a passport. However, individuals who would like to travel to other European countries may need one. Different countries

  • Americans compete in international shooting competition

    Kaiserslautern Soldiers and Ramstein Airmen had one shot per target using unfamiliar weapons Oct. 1 at the international shooting competition hosted by the German Police Academy here. "It was five targets and five rounds (of ammunition) - that's it - one shot. This was all standing - no switching

  • The Cartoon Cure

    Laughter and smiles filled the room on Thursday as eight members of the National Cartoonist Society visited the 435th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility on Ramstein Oct. 2. The visit was part of a morale tour sponsored by the USO. "The CASF, which operates 24 hours a day and has performed over

  • A far-flung talent

    When the reigning champion of the Berlin Open arrives at a tournament on the European tour, people take notice. "Hey, you're that American," is what Staff Sgt. Geoffrey McReynolds, a 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, often hears as he walks into club houses across Europe. Recognized as

  • Boots Overboard!!

    "One minute...30 seconds...Go, go, go!" shouted Senior Master Sgt. John Storms, Superintendent, 786th Security Forces Squadron/86th Contingency Response Group, just before plunging into the open air over Alzey, Germany, followed by a static line of 12 other members of the 86th CRG, Wednesday, Sept.

  • Training prepares PRTs to help Afghan people

    Airmen and Soldiers alike sat in a five-man Humvee waiting patiently for the target to pop up, provoking the gunner to act with nimble hands as he unleashed his weapon on the threatening target. This mixed group of Air Force and Army has been working together for more than two months to receive the

  • Operation “Pica Pica” teaches valuable lesson

    Did you lock your car and secure your valuables after leaving your vehicle today? If not, you may want to double check. The Landstuhl Polizei and 569th U.S. Security Forces Squadron did a sweep of the Landstuhl and Ramstein-Miesenbach areas Sept. 18 for any unsecured vehicles. The operation was

  • A few seconds may safe a life - Bone Marrow Drive comes to Ramstein

    The definition of a hero can be explained as an object or act of extreme admiration and devotion. Police officers, firefighters and military servicemembers are often perceived as real life heroes. Bone marrow donors are also heroes. They volunteer to help save a life of someone that can be a