Archive for November, 2014

Health

The secret of once-a-year PT tests

The secret of once-a-year PT tests

Story and photo by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 786th Force Support Squadron offers an hour-long PT Boot Camp class at 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Ramstein Northside Fitness Center.

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News

Chief Warrant Officer Johannes Linnenbank, NATO School NCO Professional Department director, speaks about cultural diversity Nov. 5 at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Kisling NCO Academy auditorium. Linnenbank and other NATO leaders spoke during the fourth annual Cross-Cultural Awareness Professional Development Seminar.

Airmen learn cultural diversity from NATO

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

The KMC Top 3 Council presented the annual Cross-Cultural Awareness Professional Development Seminar Nov. 5 in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Kisling NCO Academy auditorium.

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Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoCommunity College of the Air Force graduates pose for a group photo Nov. 7 on Ramstein. The class consisted of a total of 395 enlisted Air Force members, the largest CCAF graduating class in Ramstein history.

Ramstein holds biggest CCAF graduation on record

Staff Sgt. Shane Adams, Criminal Justice Senior Airman Justin Aguilar, Avionic Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Akerson, Electronic Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. Brandon Allen, Criminal Justice Staff Sgt. Flint Junson Almiron, Restaurant, Hotel And Fitness Management Staff Sgt. Jessica Ancheta, Restaurant, Hotel And Fitness Management Senior Airman Patricia Anderson, Intelligence […]

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News

German Polizei Corner

When to use winter tires in Germany Since Dec. 3, 2010, a German federal law has been in effect that specifically mandates the use of winter tires when conditions are icy. Winter tires have two kinds of markings: a snowflake, indicating it’s a snow tire, or M+S, indicating the tire […]

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News

AF releases criteria for new service medal

Information courtesy of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office

Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James’ May 27 authorization.

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News

Short-, long-term parking available on Ramstein

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tis the season to see family and friends, but before traveling to the United States for some home cooked meals, know where to park your vehicles on base, otherwise they may be towed.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Nov. 14, 2014

NOV. 4 10:28 p.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. NOV. 5 6:45 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Sembach. 6:06 p.m.: Larceny was reported in Kaiserslautern. NOV. 6 7:48 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. NOV. 7 12:35 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 3:45 p.m.: A […]

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News

721st APS supports Operation United Assistance

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

The Air Force is a large machine with multiple parts that work in unison to run smoothly, ensuring the tasks of the Department of Defense are taken care of.

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Commentary

Taking a stand: Help win fight against sexual assault

by Gen. Larry O. Spencer
Air Force vice chief of staff

Just as Airmen broke the sound barrier and pioneered new paths to space, Airmen will pioneer new ways to prevent sexual assault in the Air Force.

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News

Military police officer saves local man’s life

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

For Sgt. Harry Nixon, a recent evening patrol near Miesau Army Depot led to the South Jersey native helping save a German man’s life.

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