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  • Capt. Spanky's off-leash tour

    Hello all! I've got some exciting news! As some of you know, the 70th anniversary of D-Day is just around the corner, on June 6. There is a large number of events coming up, and I've been thrown a bone. I've been invited to help keep everyone informed. It's time for this puppy to get out of the

  • Capt. Spanky's off-leash tour

    Hello everyone! I've dragged my human around so often on my exploits that I decided to give her a break. I mean, come on, she only has two legs. Last weekend we decided to explore our own backyard here in Kaiserslautern. I've been living here for 35 dog-years, and I had no idea how much there was in

  • Striking out on their own, Airmen moving up, moving out, moving on

    There are many different ways people can leave the nest; some people plan for years, some make a sudden jump and some are forced out.Many service members however, share a common type of departure from their previous homes. Most know ahead of time when ship out dates are, where they will be going and

  • Airman takes LEAD in step to U.S. Air Force Academy

    There are several ways an enlisted Airman can make the transition to be an Air Force officer. They can go through Air Force ROTC via various means, be selected for Officer Training School or go to the U.S. Air Force Academy through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program.LEAD is a program

  • Instructing to preserve life, limb, eyesight

    Self-aid and buddy care is intended to provide basic first-aid training to preserve life, limb and eyesight. The training is separated into two portions: computer-based and hands-on.While the CBT provides updated information on first-aid care concepts and the individual first-aid kit components, the

  • Airmen supply munitions, ensure mission success

    One of the differences between regular, commercial aircraft and an Air Force aircraft is munitions. Without defensive munitions, flying units would be vulnerable to enemies when providing critical close-air support to ground units.The 86th Munitions Squadron supports U.S. Air Forces in Europe and

  • Air advisor aides Bulgarian, NATO interoperability

    It is not always easy to step out of your comfort zone, but for military members it is sometimes required. One Airman from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's Contingency Response Group had the opportunity to step out and excel.Staff Sgt. Luis Devotto, 435th CRG Air Advisor Branch air advisor

  • Capt. Spanky meets Sparky the Fire Dog

    Hello Ramstein! It has been a wild week! I'm usually not a huge fan of other dog spokeshounds because, well, we have Capt. Spanky so who needs more right? But when my good friend Sparky the Fire Dog invited me out to celebrate Fire Prevention Week and help spread awareness, I couldn't help but feel

  • Optometry office provides insight

    Not being able to see can mean the difference between life and death in the military. Aiming a weapon effectively, parachuting out of an aircraft or even patrolling the base would be incredibly difficult without a healthy set of eyes.To help the 86th Airlift Wing mission succeed and keep Airmen

  • Ramstein Community Center knows how to get to Sesame Street

    The Ramstein Community Center hosted a family night featuring Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, Sept. 22.Family nights are monthly events, which usually include a character for children to meet, hosted by the RCC with the intent to give parents an opportunity to have a fun filled night