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  • Ramstein Airman Dies

    An Airman assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing died in Schwedelbach, Kaiserslautern County, at approximately 2:15 p.m. October 26, has been identified as Staff Sgt. Nathan L. Tinsley. The 27-year-old Airman from Eureka, Calif, was assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron. "The 86th Airlift Wing lost

  • 2014 holiday-season mailing dates set

    The 2014 holiday season mailing dates for postal customers assigned to the European theater have been set. The dates are: Space Available Mail (SAM) - 26 Nov 14 Parcel Airlift (PAL) - 3 Dec 14 First Class/Priority Mail - 10 Dec 14 Priority Mail Express - 17 Dec 14 These dates are for mail

  • Be Aware -- Connect with Care

    The Internet is part of our everyday life. We use the Internet at work, home, for enjoyment and to connect with those close to us. From smart phones to car navigation systems, to sending daily messages via the World Wide Web and texting, the use of technology in our daily routines is difficult to

  • Then and now: Olympic cyclist to marathon runner

    "Thousands of people stood in the stands, cameras flashed from every angle and people were screaming at the top of their lungs because it was the Olympics," he said. "I get goose bumps every time I think about standing in that line, anxious, but also nervous, waiting to compete."Then all I heard

  • New programs encourage strength training

    The Eifel Powerhaus fitness center recently inaugurated a new fitness campaign aimed at promoting weight training among base Airmen.The campaign consists of two separate programs which began Oct. 1 and will continue for one year, ending at the end of September 2015.The first program, known as the

  • RAF Mildenhall Airman makes a name for himself on X Factor UK

    Young U.S. Air Force Airmen are stationed all over the world and when at their home station are usually given the freedom to be reclusive "dorm dwellers" or indulgent in the local community. One young Airman decided just eating local cuisine or making local friends wasn't enough - he wanted to be

  • Constructional 'A-Team'

    When the construction needs of Aviano become greater than one shop can handle, teamwork is required to complete the job.The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Flight consists of numerous shops; although these shops normally stand alone, during larger projects, all their expertise are

  • Face of Defense: Airmen support Ebola operations

    As service members travel to Africa in support of Operation United Assistance, Ramstein continues to establish itself as a power projection platform for Europe and Africa.Medical professionals from the 86th Medical Group, along with leadership throughout Team Ramstein, recently implemented plans to

  • Air National Guard soars skies over Poland

    Airmen from the U.S. and Polish Air Forces started training together at the 33rd Air Base at Powidz Air Base, Poland, Oct. 15, 2014, for the start of Aviation Detachment rotation 15-1.Roughly 50 Airmen and three C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard,