Archive for July, 2014

News

Staff Sgt. Lacy Owens, 86th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, helps Tech. Sgt. Ambree Evans, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental technician, wrap a splint during a self-aid and buddy care rodeo July 10 on Ramstein.

SABC rodeo rounds up life-saving techniques

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 86th Medical Group participated in a self-aid and buddy care rodeo
July 10 on Ramstein.

July 17, 2014 ×

News

Exchange celebrates 119 years with 5 percent Military Star card discount

On July 25, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service marks a historic milestone, celebrating 119 years of serving Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

July 17, 2014 ×

Commentary

Fair, unbiased judgment essential to military justice system

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

In order to clarify my intent and expectations with respect to military justice, I offer the following thoughts to the Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing and KMC as a whole.

July 17, 2014 ×

News

Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron on Ramstein secure their medical equipment on a KC-135 Stratotanker over Germany. The crew performed an in-flight emergency and went over several scenarios and tanker statistics to help them prepare for future operations on the KC-135.

KC-135 crew completes three missions in a day

Story and photos by Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

Out of the quiet, clear blue sky, a KC-135 Stratotanker bursts through the clouds, racing toward its destination. Inside, a small swarm of people move swiftly through the cabin. The chatter is broken by an Airman shouting, “He’s crashing!”

July 17, 2014 ×

News

Airman 1st Class Ralph Colas, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits for the OK to allow U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1-91 Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), Grafenwöhr, Germany, to jump over Estonia July 8.

Airmen, Soldiers team up for airdrop

Story and photo by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

A C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base airdropped U.S. Army paratroopers from Grafenwöhr over Estonia during an initial training mission July 8.

July 17, 2014 ×

Lifestyle

The view of the south side of Porta Nigra, Latin for “Black Gate,” in Trier, Germany, is a beautiful site to see. For just a few euro, tourists can explore the gate.

Trier: ‘Oldest city in Germany’ still entices travelers

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. R.J. Biermann
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Porta Nigra, the Basilica of Our Lady Cathedral and imperial baths are just a few of the must-see attractions in Trier, Germany, and they’re only a short walk from one another.

July 10, 2014 ×

Sports

Staff Sgt. Juna C. Cyriaque, personnel NCO assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Special Troops Battalion, leads her class in performing “The Windmill” during Physical Readiness Training as a part of the Master Fitness Trainer course June 24 on Vogelweh.

Soldiers learn fitness fundamentals with trainer course

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

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and other organizations around Germany received in depth physical readiness training through the Master Fitness Trainer course hosted May 29 to June 26 in the KMC.

July 10, 2014 ×

Sports

KMC ‘Red Tails’ win little league championship

Courtesy of Colin Smyth

On a picture-perfect Sunday, in a beautiful new facility at Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, the KMC Little League Baseball Majors division All-Stars — the “Red Tails” — completed a two-day
sweep of the Stuttgart Panthers and Wiesbaden Warriors All-Stars to capture the Little League Baseball District 1 Championship.

July 10, 2014 ×

Features

Stephanie VanDine (right), contracting officer at the 409th CSB’s Theater Contracting Center, and Miranda Lee, budget analyst with the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, review a site map as part of on-the-job training for a job shadow program with Army Sustainment Command.

409th CSB hosts 405th AFSB job shadow

Story and photo by Rachel Clark
409th Contracting Support Brigade

The 409th Contracting Support Brigade recently played host to a 405th Army Field Support Brigade job shadow program in Kaiserslautern.

July 10, 2014 ×

News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanAir Force Brig. Gen. Giovanni Tuck (right), Defense Logistics Agency Energy commander, accepts the command's colors from outgoing DLA Energy Europe & Africa Commander Army Col. Robert Weaver during a change of command ceremony June 25 in Kaiserslautern.

DLA Energy commander hands over command

by Terry Shawn
DLA Energy Public Affairs

Army Commander Col. Robert Weaver relinquished command during a change of command ceremony June 25 in Kaiserslautern.

July 10, 2014 ×
1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 10
Rates provided courtesy Community Bank