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  • Roller Girls of the Apocalypse: Skating with a vengeance

    The words, "Bridge! Bridge! Bridge!" rings in their ears as the bout begins, immediately they get into formation and brace themselves.The opposing jammer tries to sneak through the pack of girls who are dead set on keeping her out. Elbows fly, girls are shoved and penalties are called.The smell of

  • Hey, Shirt! Got a minute?

    Bringing one's abilities, knowledge and talents to help Airmen is what most first sergeants would say their primary duty is -- being someone for Airmen to look up to and emulate is a bonus."I get the opportunity to be in a position where I have to be an example for my Airmen," said Senior Master

  • Fan anticipation grows prior to Armed Forces Classic

    Airmen and their families are eagerly awaiting the Armed Forces Classic basketball game here, Nov. 9.The Michigan State Spartans take on the University of Connecticut Huskies in the opening game of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball regular season. This is the first NCAA men's basketball game to be

  • HAWC enhances force readiness

    At first sight, when walking into the Health and Wellness Center, you see countless displays. Things like; how too much sugar, fat and salt can affect your health as well as what happens to your lungs if you smoke.These displays aren't just to make the HAWC look pretty. Although they do make for

  • Save time, money toward a degree: Take a CLEP

    Receiving a college degree can be time consuming and can cost a lot of hard-earned money. There are many ways to get credit for classes and subjects that you already know, without having to sit through lecture after lecture. The college level examination program is designed for people to test on a

  • Water and fuels systems: Maintenance required

    From fixing a sink or toilet to purifying fuel, Airmen from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron's water and fuels systems maintenance unit have an important mission. They ensure Team Ramstein has enough clean and safe drinking water, dirty water is disposed of properly and ensure enough clean fuel is

  • Jawbone Flight Kitchen: More than making sandwiches

    Working close with the Ramstein Passenger Terminal and the fleet services flight, the Jawbone Flight Kitchen supports and maintains 24/7 meal services and operations for Ramstein Airmen."We strive to provide the best customer service to all of our customers," said Master Sgt. Tamala Williams, 786th

  • Helping to save lives one scan at a time

    Analyzing X-rays, running computerized tomography scans and performing pregnancy ultrasounds may sound mind boggling but it's what the men and women of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center radiology department do every day."We process more than 100 wounded warriors from Operation Enduring Freedom,

  • Halloween: More than candy-coated terror

    As the days get drearier and the trees lose their leaves, everyone gets excited about the spookiest holiday of the year. But what do we really know about "fright night" and its history? Most people have never heard the real story behind Halloween's practical jokes and bite-sized sweets. Origins of

  • Breast Cancer Awareness, more than a month

    Six years ago on October 20, the day before her 40th birthday, Kerry McLeary was given bad news."The diagnosis came out of left field," said McLeary. "It was shocking."McLeary had been breast-feeding her child when she suddenly stopped producing milk on the left side and felt a lump. She had assumed