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  • A call for spectators: 800 Athletes to shine at Special Olympics

    KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany--People throughout Europe are encouraged to root for 800 German and American athletes at the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern's Special Olympics Spring Games May 6 at the German Police Academy in Enkenbach-Alsenborn. "With more than 30 schools represented throughout Germany,

  • Operation Saber Crown 08-06 -- Ready to save lives, defend the base

    The day began with a bang, or, to be more precise, a mortar attack, kicking off the base exercise. Operation Saber Crown 08-06 tests base member's ability to carry out operations and accomplish missions while in a war environment April 22, 2008. "We are trying to refresh the minds of active duty

  • Blood, guts and moulage

    Two Dental Squadron technicians moulaged about 20 people for Exercise Saber Crown 08-06 April 22, 2008. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Dereis and Senior Airman Bridgit Borseth, 52nd Dental Squadron, took a break from their normal duties of dealing with dirty teeth and instead used their skills for something

  • Big 22 flights puts 52nd FW leaders in the F-16 Viper

    The 22nd Fighter Squadron returned in February from a four-month AEF deployment to Balad Air Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since their return, the pilots of the Red Hot Fighter Squadron have been training and honing the skills required of an F-16 Block 50 fighter pilot. Over the

  • Black marketing not worth risk

    Purchasing a bottle of shampoo, stick of deodorant or a pack of cigarettes at the Base Exchange for a Turkish friend might seem harmless, but in actuality is a crime. Black marketing carries heavy fines and punishments and is defined as giving, selling or transferring any item not purchased on the

  • Microscope on frivolous damage to government motor vehicles

    A watchful eye has recently turned toward cases of abuse and accidental damage to government motor vehicles by inattentive drivers. According to Tech. Sgt. Ediberto Leal, 48th Logistic Readiness Squadron, NCOIC of Vehicle Management and Analysis, RAF Lakenheath has accrued a bill of just more than