Archive for October, 2013
Health
Breaking the chain of infection, injuries
The 86th Medical Group public health flight is the first line of defense from the world’s smallest insurgents — viral and bacterial terrorist in the form of communicable disease. Keeping the public from receiving infections or diseases is its main priority.
News
Saving water creates fluid funds
Potable water by definition is water fit for consumption by humans and animals. Though often taken for granted, access to potable water is crucial for survival and necessary for the mission.
News
435th CRG air advisers conduct master base planning in Bulgaria
Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group conducted an air base master planning event with the Bulgarian air force at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 16 through 20.
News
Fire escape plans: Get out safely
Imagine what it would be like to wake up at night and find your house is on fire. What would you do? Where would you go? Could you get everyone out safely? Do you know that in less than 30 seconds, a small flame can grow completely out of control and turn into a major fire?
Blotter
KMC Blotter – Oct. 10, 2013
OCT. 1 5:01 a.m. Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Kindsbach. 1:13 p.m. Larceny of government property was reported in Kindsbach. 3:30 p.m. Larceny of private and government property was reported in Prague. 4:32 p.m. Larceny of private and government property was reported in Kindsbach. OCT. 2 3 […]
Commentary
Season brings safety to forefront
Now that the warm days of summer are quickly becoming a distant memory, the coolness of October reminds us it is time to start planning for a safe winter. As crazy as the weather can be here, it’s never too soon to make sure you’re ready.
News
Ramstein content management delivery system receives upgrade
The 86th Airlift Wing’s intranet and content delivery system will have a new look and feel when the base converts from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010 starting the end of October.
News
NTCC bolsters host-nation support in Belgium
Senior military leaders representing 20 allied and partner nations converged here Sept. 23 for a meeting designed to advance initiatives agreed to by 20 senior allied and partner nation logisticians in May, strengthen bilateral host-nation support coordination processes and improve communication coordination.