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October 31, 2014
Volume 38, number 43
Groundbreaking ceremony marks new medical center by Chuck Roberts Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs The last time ground was broken for a major military medical center in Europe was 1951 when Germany and other nations were still recovering from the devastation of World War II. About 63 years later and eight miles away, Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. performed the same rite of passage alongside U.S. and German dignitaries to signify construction of the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center, which is scheduled
to replace the U.S. Army’s Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the Ramstein Air Base Clinic. Although current hostilities in Afghanistan are more than 3,000 miles away, the commanding general for U.S. Army Europe noted that the site of the Oct. 24 groundbreaking ceremony remains vital. “This important location in Germany is, and has been, a strategic lifesaving place for the United States. The last 13-plus years of conflict have validated and proven the vital
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole
Senior U.S. military leaders, German dignitaries and former wounded U.S. service members turn the first shovels of earth Oct. 24 to mark the start of construction of the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center that will replace See MEDICAL CENTER, Page 3 Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the Ramstein Air Base Clinic.
Help keep princesses, monsters safe; Halloween times announced by Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
Trunks of cars are lined with Halloween decorations and candy at Donnley Park for the 2013 Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event on Ramstein. Trick-or-treating in the Ramstein and Vogelweh family housing complexes and the annual trunk-or-treat with carnival games at Donnelly Park will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today.
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NEWS
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Don’t forget to change your tires. In Germany, motorists are required to have winter or all-season tires (marked “M+S”) when driving on snow or ice.
FEATURES
Tip of the Week
his time of year, ghouls, goblins and witches appear. In the KMC, the 86th Force Support Squadron has an evening of festivities planned. From 5 to 7 p.m. today, trick-or-treating is scheduled at the Ramstein and Vogelweh family housing complexes as well as trunk-or-treat and carnival games at Donnelly Park on Ramstein. Though it may be an exciting time of year, there are many things to keep in mind to preserve the Halloween fun. “The main thing is to make sure you and your children are seen at night,” said Tech. Sgt. Angelina Manby, 86th Airlift Wing ground safety technician. “It’s getting darker sooner, so at the very least, carry a flashlight and make sure costumes aren’t creating tripping hazards.” There are easy ways to incorporate visibility into a costume; jewelry that lights up and glow sticks are fun for children and will help keep them safe after the sun sets. Costumes can become a tripping hazard, so young
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Page 13
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