Sept. 7, 2007 Joint effort aids the few, the proud Hidden back in a tiny office at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center you'll find a small group of Marines that make up the Marine hospital liaison team. These Marines work around the clock tending to wounded Marines that have arrived at LRMC from different deployed locations. "We receive five to eight
Sept. 7, 2007 New gate surveillance up and running "We've made a much bigger push this year with awareness to motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle safety," said Colonel Brenkert, citing the recent change in motorcycle helmets. "The helmet-wear requirement for Europe changed and half-helmets are no longer in compliance with the law." The focus on
Aug. 20, 2007 Combat comm flexes force for 3rd AF More than 50 1st Combat Communications Squadron members recently participated in Exercise Healthy Star, a quarterly two-week field training exercise. Healthy Star's objective was to assist 3rd Air Force in developing a contingency plan for conducting humanitarian relief operations. Lt. Gen. Rod
Aug. 20, 2007 60th United States Air Force Anniversary Staff Sgt. Keisha Gwin-Goodin and Staff Sgt. Craig Bowman, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalists, dressed in vintage Air Force uniforms, performed for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 60th Air Force anniversary celebration.
Aug. 20, 2007 60th United States Air Force Anniversary A family views the model plane exhibit, one of the many attractions during U.S. Air Forces in Europe 60th Air Force anniversary celebration.
Aug. 20, 2007 A time for reflection and celebration Col. (Ret.) Gail Halvorsen, Berlin Candy Bomber, Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Leo Thorsness, Medal of Honor recipient, pose for a photo in front of the historic C-47 Dakota.
Aug. 20, 2007 60th United States Air Force Anniversary Ramstein Airmen wear Air Force vintage uniforms for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe's 60th anniversary celebration Aug. 11 at Ramstein. The uniforms were donated by the Ramstein heritage hall.
Aug. 10, 2007 Claims change makes filing, payment faster The procedure to process personal claims, such as loss or damage during shipment of household goods or privately owned vehicles, has changed, allowing for quicker processing and payment. The Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps is consolidating the process - commonly known as personnel claims -
Aug. 10, 2007 LRMC receives Level II trauma center verification The American College of Surgeons has verified Landstuhl Regional Medical Center as a Level II Trauma Center, making it the only medical facility outside the United States to hold that distinction and only one of three Level II trauma centers in the Department of Defense. The July 16 verification
Aug. 7, 2007 Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team wows Ramstein The 16-member U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs Wednesday at the Southside Fitness Center. The team, which first formed in 1948, presented complex moves as the crowd gasped. The moves require precision and trust among the team, especially as one member walked through a line of spinning