Archive for February, 2015

Features

An apron hangs next to an Airman Battle Uniform at the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility Feb. 4 on Ramstein. The DFAC food service team provides healthy options to help ensure Airmen meet Air Force fitness standards.

Fueling for fight

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force mission to fly, fight and win comes at a demand for reliable Airmen who are ready 24/7 to ensure success. Without the food services team at the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility, the mission would not have fuel for the fight. The Rheinland Inn at Ramstein Air Base is […]

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Features

Staff Sgt. Joshua Nelson (left), 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits to give the “go” signal to U.S. Army jumpmasters and Greek paratroopers on a C-130J Super Hercules.

US, Greek forces team up in two-week FTD

Photos by Senior Airman Timothy Moore

           

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Feb. 13, 2015

FEB. 4 5:40 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Schwedelbach. FEB. 5 7:52 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Landstuhl. FEB. 7 3:44 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 5:50 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. FEB. 8 12:49 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 1:44 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 4 a.m.: Vandalism was […]

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News

Roth TSP change affects Airmen’s pay

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

Due to recent financial system improvements affecting Roth TSP contributions, in which military members were recently advised to take actions to submit new elections in percentages of pay vice a specific dollar amount, approximately 36,000 Airmen will notice a change in both mid-month and end-of-month February paychecks.

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News

Photo by Cynthia VernatGen. Frank Gorenc (at head of table), Allied Air Command commander, leads a discussion with NATO air chiefs Feb. 5.

NATO air chiefs discuss new ways for air, space power

Courtesy of Headquarters AIRCOM Public Affairs

Air chiefs from all NATO nations gathered Feb. 5 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein for the NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 2015.

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News

Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright, 
3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force command chief

New 3rd AF command chief talks mission, family

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

The new 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright, outlined his priorities and leadership philosophy for the command during an interview Feb. 5 on Ramstein.

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News

SAPR summit discussion brought back to Ramstein

by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sometimes the only way to bring about change is to get people together, sit down and hash out problems with open and honest dialogue.

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas CrispSenior Airman Ralph Colas, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks out the back of a C-130J Super Hercules Feb. 3 as it flies over the Greek landscape during Stolen Cerberus II, a flying training deployment in Elefsis, Greece. The FTD is designed to gauge both aircraft and personnel capabilities as well as improve the interoperability of the Airmen and their Greek counterparts.

USAFE Airmen participate in Stolen Cerberus II

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen traveled to Elefsis, Greece, Feb. 1 to participate in Stolen Cerberus II, a two-week flying training deployment designed to gauge both aircraft and personnel capabilities as well as improve the interoperability of the Airmen and their Greek counterparts.

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Health

Good hygiene habits prevent cavities in children

by Capt. Kaitlin Lee
86th Dental Squadron pediatric dentist

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and this year the focus is on defeating cavities as a family.

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Schools

Boy Scouts Braeden Jepsen and Ty Ducheny prepare to launch four pinewood derby cars along the wooden racing course during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby Jan. 24 at Vogelweh Elementary School.

Scouts, families triumph in year’s most fun event

Story and photo by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson may face stiff competition in a decade or so if the biggest race of the Scouting year is any indication.

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