Archive for June, 2015

Features

Members of team "Zombie Dentists" climb a tire wall during the Mudless Mudder event June 2 on Ramstein. Mudless Mudder was part of the 86th Airlift Wing's Resilience Day, which gave participants the opportunity to spend time with others and build working relationships.

Ramstein gets dirty, builds resiliency

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson

Members of team “Zombie Dentists” climb a tire wall during the Mudless Mudder event June 2 on Ramstein. Mudless Mudder was part of the 86th Airlift Wing’s Resilience Day, which gave participants the opportunity to spend time with others and build working relationships.

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News

Community Corner – June 5, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC […]

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – June 5, 2015

Events » A Summer Bazaar featuring a large variety of European vendors selling treasures, paintings, jewelry, wine and more takes place today, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Special Events Center at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. […]

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Lifestyle

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May carnival closes Monday
The “Maikerwe,” the May carnival on the Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern, continues through Monday. More than 140 ride owners and vendors are offering attractions, merchandise, food and drink specialties. The event closes out with a "thank you" fireworks display at 10 p.m. Monday.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Chopin,” a ballet by Stefano Gianetti, 8 p.m. today, June 19 and 25. • “Everyman,” a rock mystery with the progressive metal band Vanden […]

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Lifestyle

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The beer majesties take part in the fest parade starting at 2 p.m. Sunday in Kirchheimbolanden.

Medieval town celebrates beer fest

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kirchheimbolanden will host its 15th Kerchemer beer week today through Sunday on the Herrengarten festgrounds, an area next to the county administration office (Kreisverwaltung).

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Health

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Dental Airmen combat hormonal gingivitis

by Staff Sgt. Ebony Holt 86th Dental Squadron

There are many reasons Ramstein personnel require dental treatment. It could be to fill a cavity, fix a chipped tooth or just have a routine checkup and cleaning. For the Airmen of the 86th Dental Squadron, there is no dental issue too big, which includes the lesser known issue, hormonal gingivitis.

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Schools

School Notes – June 5, 2015

School Notes – June 5, 2015

Youth fall sports registration Registration for youth fall sports is open through July 17. Sports offered are: tackle football, ages 10 to 14; cheerleading, ages 5 to 18; soccer, ages 5 to 15; flag football, ages 5 to 14. Youth must be registered with Child and Youth Services to participate. […]

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News

Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, reads an excerpt explaining the importance of logistics during the 21st TSC hosted table-top exercise May 27.

USAREUR, TSC commanders preside over logistics exercise

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Key leaders and subject-matter experts from U.S. Army Europe, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and allied nations across Europe converged on Rhine Ordnance Barracks May 27 for a table-top exercise designed to explore theater logistical support capabilities and contingencies.

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Sgt. Roger Lopez (right), the 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center postal NCOIC, and Spc. Brandon Vines, a 1st HRSC human resources specialist, review and discuss postal plans May 20 during Iron Will 15.

1st HRSC hones human resources skills

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted its culminating training event Iron Will 15, May 18 to 21 at the Warrior Preparation Center on Vogelweh.

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Features

U.S. Airmen and Italian soldiers position themselves alongside a training hangar before breaching and clearing it during Battlefield Leaders Assaulter Course, Integrated Combat Essentials 
May 30 on Ramstein. BLAC ICE brings together security forces members from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy to promote a wider training standard among allied nations.

Airmen, allied forces breach through BLAC ICE training

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

U.S. Airmen and Italian soldiers position themselves alongside a training hangar before breaching and clearing it during Battlefield Leaders Assaulter Course, Integrated Combat Essentials May 30 on Ramstein. BLAC ICE brings together security forces members from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy to promote a wider training standard among allied nations.

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