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Nov. 6, 2008
Splish splash: Herc gets a 12-man scrub

Even if it won't end up scheduled between "septic tank maintainer" and "hog farmer" on Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe's Discovery Channel TV series, one Air Force job has plenty of filth to go around. Two 12-member shifts, made up of Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, washed a C-130E
Nov. 6, 2008
Just visiting some old friends: Retired chief revisits his aircraft

Chief Master Sgt. John Wright was an aircraft maintainer in the Air Force for 30 years before retiring in 1991. In his time he worked on a wide variety of air frames, but he was always partial to the C-130. On Oct. 27, he visited Ramstein for the first time since Operation Desert Storm. "For my
Nov. 4, 2008
Kicking the tobacco habit: a personal story

November is the Air Force's Quit Tobacco Use month, which is the perfect time to make strides to adopt a lifestyle change that will ultimately lead to an improved quality of life and overall health. However, kicking the tobacco habit is certainly not an easy thing to do. Those of us who haven't been
Oct. 30, 2008
More than just a flag bearer: Honor guard provides unique volunteer service for Airmen

Tap... tap... tap, clicked their boots against the ground. Each movement crisp and exact, each step resonates from the hardwood floor inside their training facility. While their routine is technically silent, the sounds of precision reflect hard work. The job is even more impressive, because these
Oct. 15, 2008
All in a day’s work: Riggers provide gift of life support – in a wrapped package

Saving lives by providing emergency life support equipment may seem like a big job, but that is exactly what the 86th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment riggers do - every day. Riggers with the 86th OSS work to ensure aircraft at Ramstein Air Base are equipped with sufficient
Oct. 2, 2008
Team Ramstein participates in air show

Thirty Ramstein Airmen on two C-130 recently flew the long journey to the southern region of Africa to participate in an air show and share some of their knowledge and experience with the airmen if the South African Air Force. After their four-day visit with the Botswana Defense Force, the group
Sept. 2, 2008
Experienced master sergeant starts power lifting team

When a gentleman is able to bench press 400 pounds, squat more than 600 pounds, dead lift more than 660 pounds and has won a list of body building championships, it would be easy to assume he would be a great mentor for young athletes entering the sports of bodybuilding and power lifting. Creating a
Aug. 19, 2008
Combat Comm helps boy scouts earn badges - 1st Combat Comm assists at local Cub Scout Day Camp

Recently, 15 airmen from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron's Bravo Flight volunteered in support of the Transatlantic Council's Annual Cub Scout Day Camp, held at Sembach June 24 to 28. The annual camp gave 150 young scouts an opportunity to earn advancement and merit badges for their troop.
Aug. 18, 2008
5th CMSAF visits Ramstein

The fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force shared his wealth of experience and stories with Airmen during his two-day visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug. 7 and 8. Retired Chief Master Sgt.Robert D. Gaylor visited Ramstein as part of a 10-day tour of U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases that
Aug. 8, 2008
Dave Pelzer thanks Ramstein Airmen

At age 12, Dave Pelzer weighed only 68 pounds when he was rescued from the hands of his alcoholic, abusive mother in March 1973. Mr. Pelzer was only 10 years old when he suffered a stab wound a half inch from his heart. Mr. Pelzer always said, "From this moment on, I'll never quit." This is the same

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