Archive for August, 2014

Blotter

KMC Blotter – Aug. 22, 2014

AUG. 12 4:10 a.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Rodenbach. AUG. 13 5 p.m.: A threat or hoax designed or intended to cause panic or public fear was reported on Landstuhl. 5:34 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. 9:30 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Nonnweiler. 8:25 p.m.: […]

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Timothy MooreTeam Ramstein Airmen discuss the arrangement of flowers to be planted outside the Ramstein Child Development Center’s newest building Aug. 16. The addition will allow more children to be enrolled at the Ramstein CDC.

CDC increases space for children

by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center on Ramstein opened an annex Monday close to their current CDC facilities to allow room for more children.

August 21, 2014 ×

Commentary

Festival attendees leave the Nature One festival grounds at 6 a.m. Aug. 2 inside the former Pydna Missile Base, Germany. Day One of the German dance music festival saw major international entertainers drawing in an expected 72,000 attendees.

How I learned to stop worrying and love the beat

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

Europe has been known to suffer horribly depressing winters, and it comes as no surprise that many inhabitants look forward to the glorious relief of summer. Why is summer so fantastic in Europe? What makes it so magical? After nearly completing my tour here I believe I have found the answer: summer festival season.

August 21, 2014 ×

News

Maj. Gen. John F. Wharton (right), U.S. Army Sustainment Command commanding general, passes the 405th Army Field Support Brigade colors to Col. Todd S. Bertulis, 405th AFSB commander, at a change of command ceremony Aug. 7 on Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern.

405th AFSB holds change of command, responsibility ceremony

Story and photo by Steven J. Stanfill
405th Army Field Support Brigade Public Affairs

Col. Todd S. Bertulis and Command Sgt. Maj. Stanley O. Richards accepted the 405th Army Field Support Brigade command team reins from Col. Christopher J. Roscoe and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan D. Kroontje during a change of command and change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 7 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern.

August 21, 2014 ×

News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny HolstonThe first U.S. Air Force C-130J to be assigned to the Ramstein Air Base fleet taxies under pressured water from two Ramstein fire trucks during a celebration ceremony April 7, 2009. The J-model landed on Ramstein for the first time during a ceremony held to not only honor the arrival of the new aircraft but also a new era in operations for the 86th Airlift Wing.

C-130 celebrates 60 years of flying

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It was Aug. 23, 1954, when the prototype YC-130 took off for its inaugural flight from Lockheed Air Terminal — now Bob Hope Airport — in Los Angeles County, California.

August 21, 2014 ×

Lifestyle

Medieval group holds market, celebrates 20th anniversary

Medieval group holds market, celebrates 20th anniversary

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The association for medieval culture and fantasy role-playing called “Die Legende,” the legend, holds its 10th legendary medieval market today through Sunday at Volkspark in Kaiserslautern.

August 14, 2014 ×

Health, Lifestyle, Sports

Sports Shorts, August 15, 2014

Boxing invitational U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz will host a boxing invitational at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Miesau Fitness Center, Bldg. 1220. Participants must be military ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. Awards will be given to the first and second place individuals along with the first, second and third […]

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Features, Lifestyle, News, Schools, Sports

Community Corner, August 15, 2014

Airman & Family Readiness Center Monday » Ramstein Spouses Orientation (RSO): 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » First Duty Station Officer Financial Brief: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » USA Jobs workshop: 1 to 3 p.m., A&FRC Tuesday » Reintegration Brief: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC » Pre-Deployment Brief: 1 to 3 p.m., IDRC […]

August 14, 2014 ×

Schools

Education notes, August 15, 2014

E-Degree Plan
Starting Oct. 1, all personnel requesting tuition assistance are required to have uploaded their electronic Degree Plan into their education record in the Air Force Virtual Education Center site accessed through the Air Force Portal. Meet with your school’s academic adviser for your e-Degree Plan and then take the time to upload your courses.

August 14, 2014 ×

Features, News

HVAC Airmen refresh contingency skills

HVAC Airmen refresh contingency skills

by Airman First Class Michael Stuart 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether in Alaska shivering during the long winter months or stationed on the sandy beaches of Florida, every Airman should have heating, ventilation or air conditioning. That’s why the 435th Construction and Training Squadron gives heating, ventilation and air conditioning training to Guard, Reserve and active-duty Airmen to sharpen their HVAC abilities.

August 14, 2014 ×
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