Archive for June, 2015

News

National American Legion Executive Committee member, John Miller, speaks with an Airman during a mission brief June 3 on Ramstein. Miller and fellow Legionnaires visited various units to gain a better understanding of Ramstein’s mission and regional security issues within the European region. (Bottom Right Photo) Staff Sgt. Timothy Kennedy, 435th Security Forces Squadron senior instructor, shows American Legion’s National Auxiliary President, Janet Jefford, and National Executive Committee member, John Miller, the inside of a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle. The Legionnaires were here to educate Airmen and the KMC on different services the American Legion provides to all branches of the military.

American Legion visits Ramstein

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales

National American Legion Executive Committee member, John Miller, speaks with an Airman during a mission brief June 3 on Ramstein. Miller and fellow Legionnaires visited various units to gain a better understanding of Ramstein’s mission and regional security issues within the European region.

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News

After the passing of the colors ceremony during a change of command ceremony May 18 on Sembach Kaserne, Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and reviewer of the ceremony, leads off the field with the official party, consisting of the incoming commander, Col. W. Mark Stubbs (left), and the outgoing commander, Col. R. Scott Dingle (right).

Europe Medical Brigade hails new command team

Story and photo by Capt. Robert Gallimore 30th Medical Brigade Public Affairs

SEMBACH, Germany — The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 30th Medical Brigade welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony
May 18 at Sembach Kaserne.

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News

KMC Notices and Events – June 12, 2015

Closures • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed on the following U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: today and Tuesday; July 3, 6, and 9 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Aug. 13 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); and Sept. 10 all day. As the clinic improves its processes, […]

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News

Joint, allied forces honor heritage

Joint, allied forces honor heritage

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

NORMANDY, France — More than 100 U.S. Air Force Airmen in Normandy, France, finalized preparations recently to commemorate the 71st anniversary of D-Day.

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News

Patients were transferred into an ambulance where they were transported to receive further medical care June 8 on Ramstein. Ramstein Airmen looked after the patients as they were being transported by military members from the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing based at  Papa Air Base, Hungary. This was the first time both bases joined together for a critical care aeromedical transport.

Papa, Ramstein join to save lives

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing multinational aircrew members from Papa Air Base, Hungary, partnered with a Critical Care Aeromedical Transportation Team stationed on Ramstein to receive two wounded patients June 8 in Bulgaria.

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News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
Members of multiple nations gather for opening ceremonies to kick off Saber Strike 15 June 8 at Adazi Training Area, Latvia. More than 6,000 service members are participating in Saber Strike 15, an annual multinational exercise.

Nations gather for Saber Strike 15

by Capt. Chase P. McFarland U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

ADAZI TRAINING AREA, Latvia — About 6,000 personnel from 13 countries, including the United States, are participating in the Saber Strike 15 exercise that began June 8 and will continue through June 19 in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – June 12, 2015

JUNE 2 11:35 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. JUNE 3 7:59 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported on Kapaun. 3:15 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic accident was reported in Schmitshausen. 11:15 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle was reported in Kaiserslautern. JUNE […]

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Commentary, News

Mordente bids farewell to Ramstein, Airmen

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

Ramstein is a different beast. As my tour comes to an end, I feel honored and privileged to have led the United States Air Force’s premier power projection platform, an installation that serves as the central hub for all military operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Sports

Sports Shorts – Events and Notices – June 5, 2015

Roller derby tournament The Roller Girls of the Apocalypse will celebrate their fifth birthday with a tournament featuring skaters from all over Europe June 13 to 14 at Unisport, Paul-Ehrlichstrasse 28 in Kaiserslautern. RGA will play Barockcity Roller Derby in their second Bundesliga match of the season at 1 p.m. […]

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Sports

Take a Hike – A monthly guide to volksmarching in your area – June 5, 2015

By Donald Seltzer

Take a Hike The Kaiserslautern Military Community’s monthly volksmarching feature. Volksmarching Notes Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an email message to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting Started KA.” Got a comment? Found something you’d like to correct? Want to change ‘unknown’ to a useful trail […]

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