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  • 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

  • Ramstein finalizes Fasching season with local festivities

    Under a crisp blue sky, with a chill in the air, confetti and silly string littering the main street that winds though the village of Ramstein-Meisenbach. Outbursts of "HALAU" are heard from the crowns lining the roadside, in anticipation of the parade celebrating Fasching on March 8, 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.

  • Taking life in stride: HAWC offers class to hopeful runners

    "As Airmen, we are trained in every aspect of our jobs in order to succeed. However, I've noticed one glitch," said retired Lt. Col. Gary Trautmann, instructor for the 'Running for Dummies' course at the Ramstein Health and Wellness Center. "We are graded on our performance, including our physical

  • 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,

  • 6th MRF: small unit, big mission

    "We're nearing the point of mission failure. If only I had more manpower or a better way to get things done, we'd be a lot better off and I could relieve some of the stress my team is feeling right now."Have you ever said these words or heard someone in your workcenter say them? Chances are you

  • The Basic Steps for a Healthy Mouth

    Is sitting in the dental chair one of your favorite pastimes? If you are currently nodding your head, feel free to disregard the following information. But, if you are a member of the general population who prefer to see us only once a year, then here are a few bits of advice we can offer. Many of

  • Whining Today, Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime

    For National Children's Dental Health Month:Every day of every year it is important to make sure that children and their parents work together to develop healthy dental habits. February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and here at Ramstein Air Base Dental Clinic, the 86th Dental Squadron

  • Valentines Day: A day to show you care

    St. Valentine's Day is a day known for candy, greeting cards, and, of course, flowers, but most of all it's a day to show your significant other how much you really care. Still, many people remain skeptical about Valentine's Day. How did it start? Is it just a way for storeowners to make more money?

  • The 'Crazy Season'

    "Maskenball" (masquerade ball), "Faschingstanz" (Fasching dance), or "Prunksitzung" (pomp session) -- these are the events being announced at this time of year on signs around town, posters on store doors, or in newspaper advertisements. In Germany, this time of year is known as Fasching season,