Word: ramstein
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Later that evening, when they moved on to visit troops at Ramstein air base, Albright donned a leather bomber jacket. But while Clinton spent hours mingling and talking, Albright went off to work her cell phone. She talked to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister about Russia's evolving position, then the French and British foreign ministers about the statement she hoped to get at the G-8 meeting, and finally a conference call of key NATO ministers for an update on Rugova's release...
...last Friday for weekend reading at the Pentagon, Heflebower, who heads the 17th Air Force in Europe, relieved of their commands the three top officers who had jurisdiction over the fatal April 3 flight. They are Brigadier General William Stevens, chief of the 86th Airlift Wing in Ramstein, Germany, and his two top subordinates, Colonels Roger Hansen and John Mazurowski. "There will be other officers disciplined, both higher and lower," vows a general. Senior Air Force officials say some officers may even face criminal charges for dereliction of duty...
...eight-day goodwill trip through Europe with her daughter Chelsea. The first lady delivered mail and gifts to the troops from their family members, whom she visited on Sunday. "We are very grateful for the sacrifice that every one of you have made," she told the families at the Ramstein Air Base in Baumholder, Germany. The offerings included a large-screen television, video recorder, and art equipment sent by family members, toys donated by U.S. corporations and six cases of M&M's from the White House...
...getting the field ready, expresses confidence that it can handle the planned traffic. But he adds, with a laugh, "We're going to go to church to pray for better weather." Snow and low ceilings last week caused several flights either to be held on the ground at the Ramstein air base in Germany or to circle Tuzla fruitlessly and go back, unable to land. The miserable conditions do have their bright side, however. "There's nothing like sunshine for a good firefight," says Marine Lieut. General Anthony Zinni, "and this kind of weather discourages that...
...civilian safety and pollution rules, and some labor leaders are suggesting that civilian employees of the U.S. forces be given the management- participation rights that workers have in West German industry. U.S. officials, mindful of the delicacy of relations, are cautious about asserting their rights and fearful of another Ramstein-like disaster, especially with elections coming up in December. "We're in a situation here where we just can't afford any accidents or incidents," says an adviser...