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May 16, 2011
Bittersweet....Closing a chapter, starting a new

Each First Term Airman Center graduating class has the honor of welcoming a chief master sergeant to speak to the new graduates before stepping into the "real" Air Force. Invited chiefs share knowledge they have acquired in a span of twenty or more years serving their country. Their experiences are
May 5, 2011
Community unites for Kindergraves Memorial

The veterans made it home safely, but their children stayed behind in the U.S. Forces Kindergraves. The children had no chance at life, most perished before their first birthday. The Kindergraves became the final resting place for 451 American children of service men and women serving in Europe
May 5, 2011
Ramstein 19th Billy Mitchell Flight: Daedalians Aviation Incentive Flight Award

As America's premier fraternal organization of military pilots, the Daedalians perpetuate the legacy of Billy Mitchell and the earliest military airmen. Today, the Daedalians promote aerospace education to maintain America's freedom through air and space supremacy while encouraging young people to
April 25, 2011
To volunteer or not to volunteer?

Selfless. Honorable. Respectable. These are just a few words that are often used when describing a volunteer.According to Kathleen Butler, American Red Cross senior station manager, volunteering has been noted as one of the most rewarding things a person can do. Luckily, the organizations of the
April 6, 2011
Recovering one mile at a time

At the beginning of his recovery from cancer, he could barely walk up a flight of stairs. Two weeks ago, he ran to work - a good 20km away.Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2008, Lt. Col. Bryan Patchen, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center director of operations, is currently training for his fourth
March 23, 2011
March regional running review: A monthly snapshot of local running events

Spring has arrived! Well maybe not officially, but the early racing season is certainly in full swing in Germany. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting better and there are no longer only one or two choices for road races during the weekends. Going out for those important daily runs no
March 17, 2011
Meet the Waltons: Dual-military couple brings new meaning to 'building partnership' exercise

Inside your typical nondescript military building of brick and stone on Airlift Base Otopeni, Romania, there is a flurry of activity on March 16. Blurs of olive drab and sage breeze by as members of the U.S. and Romanian Air Forces work together hand-in-hand to get the mission accomplished. On one
March 9, 2011
Strategic communications: SNCO keeps senior leaders connected downrange

Communication is an important part of military operations, made difficult in a deployed environment.One Ramstein Airman knows this challenge first hand due to his role in keeping the most senior U.S. military commander in Afghanistan "connected."Master Sgt. Kenneth D. Sherrill, 1st Communications
March 4, 2011
Fasching reaches its peak – Rose Monday known for parades

Fasching, Germany's "crazy season" continues through Tuesday with masquerade balls, dances, children's parties and funny sessions. A special Fasching highlight are the Rose Monday parades. The most famous ones are those leading through the main Fasching cities of Mainz, Köln and Düsseldorf.
Feb. 24, 2011
Delivering hope, fueling the fight, saving lives

What does an Icelandic volcano, a Russian wildfire and a wounded warrior have in common? The answer starts at Ramstein with a lean wing that makes a huge impact. Organized into two groups, 12 squadrons and 16 detachments, the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing is strategically located across Europe,

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