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Performers sing during a Tops in Blue performance Sept. 13 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein. The Tops in Blue team is performing a nine-month tour, providing entertainment for military communities worldwide.

Tops in Blue performs on Ramstein

Photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart

       

September 18, 2014 ×

Sports

Photo by Senior Airman Timothy MooreCol. Lawrence Hicks, 86th Logistics Group commander, runs to first base during an outfield hit Sep. 11 on Ramstein. Hicks was part of the RUfit Resilience Day Chiefs vs. Eagles game.

Chiefs’ rain dance swamps Eagles rally, 10-7

by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Even after a second rally, the Eagles could not reach the Chiefs during the 2014 RUfit Resilience Day softball game.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Sept. 19, 2014

SEPT. 9 3:30 p.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Weilerbach. 6:25 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. SEPT. 10 6:25 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau. 7:14 p.m.: The operation of an unregistered vehicle was reported on Vogelweh. SEPT. 11 2 p.m.: […]

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Features

Senior Airman Colin Forney, 86th Communications Squadron postal specialist, sorts packages Sept. 9 at the Ramstein Northside Post Office.

Post office delivers more than just mail

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

The 86th Communications Squadron Northside Post Office is known for processing thousands of pieces of mail each day, but few know of their main priority.

September 18, 2014 ×

News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. BurnettSoldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 
21st Special Troops Battalion, engage in a tug-of-war battle during the 21st STB’s organizational day Sept. 12 at Pulaski Park on Vogelweh. The organizational day was hosted to promote unit cohesion and family fun within the unit.

21st STB hosts organizational day

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News

Photo by Brandon BeachUnder heavy rain, Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command pay respect to the U.S. flag during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 on the Panzer Kaserne Parade Field.

21st TSC holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

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News

Air Advisers Branch reaches new level

by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s Air Adviser Branch executed five missions at once, the most it has ever done in one week, Sept. 15 to 19 in three NATO countries.

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News

Air Force revamps air expeditionary force

Information courtesy of Air Force Public Affairs Agency OL-P. Senior Airman Jason J. Brown, 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs, contributed to this article.

The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct Oct. 1.

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxLt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, meets Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on their temporary duty to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 20. Roberson got the chance to meet a few Airmen who have gone above and beyond during this bilateral training event, Thracian Eagle 2014, in Bulgaria.

New 3rd AF commander talks priorities, shares experiences

by Capt. William-Joseph Mojica
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, outlined his priorities, challenges, leadership philosophy and personal experiences during an interview Sept. 2 on Ramstein.

September 18, 2014 ×

Health

Suicide Prevention Month: risk, protective factors

by Capt. Rachel Wiley and Capt. Allison Valdovinos
86th Medical Group suicide prevention program managers

Although no one is immune to the adverse effects of prolonged, excessive stress, some service members are at greater risk for suicide than others.

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