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  • Spirit of the Guard comes to Ramstein

    The National Guard has come a long way since the butcher, baker and candlestick maker took up arms around Philadelphia in 1747 when Benjamin Franklin created an organization of citizen soldiers called the Associators. Today, you are more likely to run into the student, the teacher and policy maker

  • Ramstein to rock out 4th of July celebration

    Ramstein will celebrate Independence Day with Ramstein's Rockin' 4th of July at 2 p.m. on Ramp 6. The event is open to all ID card holders. The 435th Services Squadron will have a stage set up for several entertainment events throughout the day. Musical entertainment will be presented by various

  • 37th AS participates in NATO airdrop demonstration

    Many Americans living in the KMC don't leave their house to go on a road trip without a GPS. The smart computers that receive a satellite signal from space save people time, reduce stress and get them to where they need to go. Similarly, cargo can find its way to an exact location when dropped out

  • 2007 annual drinking water quality report released

    The 435th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight collected more than 960 bacteriological and 650+ chemical drinking water samples in 2007, from the 11 drinking water systems under the 435th Air Base Wing jurisdiction in the KMC. The KMC draws all its drinking water from wells several

  • Airmen honor heroes of the past

    "You can see what America has sacrificed for another country by walking through the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial," said Staff Sgt. Mark Benavidez, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. "It means a lot to me to visit those who fought and died to liberate this country." This is just one

  • Senior leaders, SF, OSI and DDR initiate random gate checks

    Teaming up with chief master sergeants, first sergeants, security forces, office of special investigations and the legal office, the Drug Demand Reduction program is trying to prevent drivers under the influence and illegal substances from entering the Air Force community by doing random gate checks

  • U.S. wireless device could be a no-no in Europe

    Baby monitors, cordless phones, Family Radio Service Devices and wireless routers are an American convenience that is not hard to come by, but the use of these devices may be illegal if they do not meet host nation standards. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe area of responsibility restricts equipment

  • Ramstein’s aquatic center nears completion

    Construction of Ramstein's indoor aquatic center is now 95 percent complete. "Remaining construction items include planting grass, trees and shrubbery outside the facility, and completing installation of lights, electrical fixtures, installation of door hardware, lockers and some tile work," said

  • 37th AS Airmen receive unique C-130 training

    In 1994, the United States prepared to launch the largest airborne invasion since World War II. USAF C-130s and C-141s loaded with paratroopers and equipment from the 82nd Airborne Division and elements of Special Operations Command were on their way to Haiti when the President recalled the invasion

  • HRO helps find homes for KMC

    The staff of the housing referral office locates and lists new housing assets for the KMC, to include inspecting every new rental for suitability in accordance with Air Force standards. However, there are many things customers need to know about the HRO's responsibilities and limitations. "Tenants