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  • Dominance through precision measurement

    Precision is a part of everyday life, whether an Airman realizes it or not, and the members of the 86th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory ensure the accuracy of equipment used by several commands that operate in Europe, Africa and Asia.As the largest PMEL in the Air

  • Building a new culture of health

    Physical resilience is not just about physical fitness, but also includes maintaining a healthy weight and optimal nutrition to be able to accomplish the mission and enjoy life. Health Promotion, formerly known as the Health and Wellness Center is one tool available to help strengthen physical

  • Three summer days in little residence feature entertainment, food, wine

    Kirchheimbolanden will celebrate its 64th annual summer fest called "Residenzfest," residence fest, Saturday through Monday. The fest which also is known as "Three summer days in the little residence" features live music, culinary specialties, wines and a fireworks display. Kirchheimbolanden is

  • Preventing pesky pests with passion

    There's a team of Airmen on Ramstein who help get rid of unwanted visitors anyone may have while trying to get the job done. Their mission is to eliminate pests from hindering yours."While Airmen and civilians try to complete their daily mission that might get interrupted by insects, roaches, rats

  • Top 6 things to check out on your LES

    When looking at a leave and earnings statement, it probably looks like a page with a bunch of boxes and 78 different things that don't make sense.However, understanding an LES is important because it lists your military pay, allowances and earned leave.This single page establishes how much money

  • Club 7 - Where community comes together

    Having a place to call home is important when transitioning into a new assignment and arguably even more important when transitioning into an overseas assignment. Many refer to Club 7 as their "home away from home."Besides being greeted with a smiling face, the facility within building 2410 features

  • Airmen, Soldiers share medical expertise

    Regardless of the branch a service member belongs, capable and efficient medical staffs are essential to getting injured personnel home safe.As the military becomes more integrated, the chances of medical teams being composed of members from multiple services learning and working with each other to

  • SABC rodeo rounds up life-saving techniques

    Members of the 86th Medical Group participated in a self-aid and buddy care rodeo July 10 on Ramstein.The rodeo was designed to give medical personnel a hands-on refresher of the potentially life-saving techniques taught in SABC."I feel like I'm back in boot camp where I learned it for the first

  • FVAP helps service members exercise their right to vote

    The Ramstein Voting Assistance Office hosted Armed Forces Voter Week here from June 30 to July 7, 2014 on Ramstein.The event was part of the Federal Voting Assistance Program, which is designed to ensure Department of Defense members, their eligible family and overseas citizens are aware of their

  • Deployment, distribution unit uses diversity for mission readiness

    Packing equipment, weighing shipments and inspecting cargo chutes is all in a day's work for members of 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Deployment and Distribution Flight.The D-Flight consists of Airmen from the aerial delivery department and distribution division who help deliver cargo to and