Archive for November, 2013

News

Photo by Rick ScavettaLt. Col. George Brown (right), U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s director of emergency services, and Andreas Grawert, the garrison’s deputy fire chief, pay their respects to fallen German soldiers during a Nov. 17 ceremony in Otterbach for “Volkstrauertag,” the people’s day of mourning. Garrison Commander Col. Bryan DeCoster took part in a wreath laying at the cemetery in Kaiserslautern, while Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Kraus, the garrison’s senior enlisted leader, took part in a ceremony in Germersheim. The public holiday in Germany commemorates all those who died in armed conflicts.

Paying respect on Day of Mourning

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Nov. 22, 2013

NOV. 12 8:37 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Schwedelbach. 10:03 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Magdeburg. 5:32 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Weilerbach. NOV. 13 8 a.m.: A burglary and larceny of private property were reported in Kaiserslautern. 6:19 p.m.: A major traffic […]

November 21, 2013 ×

News

A length of service ceremony to honor members of the American and German civilian workforce who have dedicated 20 to 
45 years of life working for the U.S. Air Force was held Nov. 15 on Ramstein. Longevity and dedication to a single employer is a highly regarded accomplishment in the German culture, and nearly 100 American and local national civilians were honored.

Length of service employees honored

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A dedicated workforce of local national and American civilian workers was honored on Ramstein for their impressive feats of longevity and sacrifices to the Air Force.

November 21, 2013 ×

News

Photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur

Innovator of the Month

INNOVATOR: Tech. Sgt. Adrian Espinosa, NCOIC of the fuels laboratory UNIT: 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron ACTION: As a team, the fuels flight introduced an initiative to save the flight more than 400 man-hours a year and reduce the cost to Ramstein by approximately $3,000 annually. Espinosa identified four fill stands […]

November 21, 2013 ×

Commentary

Enjoy the holidays stress free

by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente
86th Airlift Wing commander

The holiday season in Germany is a wonderful time full of fun, holiday markets and time spent with family and friends. But sometimes, the holiday season often brings unwanted guests like stress and depression.

November 21, 2013 ×

Lifestyle

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November 21, 2013 ×

Commentary

Organizations are never static

by Maj. Eric Allen
86th Airlift Wing chief of intelligence

In high school, I stood out as a football player and decided to continue playing at a local junior college. My sophomore year, I came into training camp out of shape, and the first week was extremely difficult. I soon made the decision to quit football.

November 21, 2013 ×

News

Two paratroopers assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 5th Quartermaster Detachment carry their parachutes to a bus bound for Ramstein Nov. 7.

5th QM riggers maintain jump readiness

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Their morning starts early with each of them reporting to the shed at 6 a.m. They begin with safety training, practice, drawing gear and inspections before getting on a bus. Rain or shine, high winds or calm, whether they jump or not, these paratroopers are always prepared.

November 21, 2013 ×

News

Master Sgt. Bruce Haskin, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa NCO Academy director of resources and additional duty first sergeant, teaches his peers interpersonal problem solving during a resilience training assistant course Nov. 14 on Ramstein.

First sergeants train to teach Comprehensive Airman Fitness

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

First sergeants and front-line leaders from Ramstein participated in a resilience training assistant course Nov. 12 to 15 on Ramstein where they were trained to teach a variety of resilience techniques to Airmen in their organizations.

November 21, 2013 ×

Features

Staff Sgt. Chantelle Friedman, regional band clarinet player for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band, gives feedback on how the clarinet section sounds during a rehearsal Oct. 30 on Ramstein. The USAFE Band travels throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, strengthening the reputation of the Air Force.

USAFE Airmen tuning American reputation overseas

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

How does U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa speak to more than a quarter of the world’s population without saying a word?

November 14, 2013 ×