Archive for June, 2015

Features

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Dilda, Ramstein High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor, teaches a JROTC class May 7 on Ramstein.

RHS JROTC achieves highest inspection rating

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program achieved the highest rating on a recent inspection and was relieved from probation March 26.

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News

Failing to obey traffic laws equals fines, penalties

by 86th Airlift Wing Legal Office

Whether you have just arrived in Germany or you have lived here for a while, there is nothing like driving on the Autobahn.

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News

Save tax on imported vehicles

by Robert Szostek United State European Command Customs Public Affairs Office

WIESBADEN, Germany — U.S. personnel stationed overseas can ship U.S. specification vehicles to the United States free of federal tax and duty.

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News

Ramstein puts safety first, prevents mishaps

by 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office

It’s that time of year again, and the 86th Airlift Wing has officially kicked off the Critical Days of Summer campaign.

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News

KMC Notices and Events – June 5, 2015

Closures • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed on the following U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: June 12 and 16; 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 […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – June 5, 2015

MAY 20 3:30 a.m.: A larceny was reported on Ramstein. MAY 21 7:50 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. MAY 22 2:55 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 10 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. MAY 23 7 p.m.: A major traffic accident […]

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News

Courtesy photo
After 12 years as head of the Police Presidium Western Palatinate, Police President Wolfgang Erfurt passed on the responsibilities to Elmar May.
During a retirement ceremony on May 26, Erfurt was honored by numerous host nation government officials to include Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander and KMC commander.  Observed by more than 200 representatives from German federal and state government, Roger Lewentz, Rheinland-Pfalz Minister of the Interior, presented the retirement certificate to Erfurt.  General Jones thanked the police president for assuring the safety of Germans and Americans alike.
"From day one of your tenure, you have stressed the importance of building partnerships with the U.S. forces," Lewentz said. "Your guiding principle has always been the U.S. forces are as much a part of this region as the 1. FCK. You have recognized that Germans and Americans want the same thing: a safe community in which to work and live. You have worked hard to achieve this goal." 
May, Erfurt's successor, started his tenure as the new police president on Monday.

Police President Wolfgang Erfurt retires

Courtesy photo

After 12 years as head of the Police Presidium Western Palatinate, Police President Wolfgang Erfurt passed on the responsibilities to Elmar May.

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News

Photo by Phil A. Jones
Brig. Gen. Norvell V. Coots (right), Commander for Europe Regional Medical Command and the Command Surgeon for U.S. Army Europe, passes the colors to Col. James Laterza signifying him as the new commander for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center during a change of command ceremony May 29.

Laterza assumes LRMC command

by Chuck Roberts Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Replacing Col. Judith Lee as commander of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center required a person who is ready and capable to take on the complex challenges of leading the largest U.S. hospital outside the United States.

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Commentary, News

Honest answers to sexual assault myths

by Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response director

WASHINGTON — Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month has come to a close. I want to take the opportunity to address three persistent myths regarding the Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program: a commander’s ability to start, stop or otherwise hinder a sexual assault investigation; which agencies can take a sexual assault report; and the number of sexual assaults that take place when the victim and the perpetrator are in the same unit.

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News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
A C-130J Super Hercules is prepared for an airdrop training exercise over Kosovo May 27 on Ramstein. The airdrop was a joint exercise between the 37th Airlift Squadron and the 5th Quartermaster Company, Theatre Aerial Delivery Company, to en-hance interoperability.

Service members train during Kosovo airdrop

Photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh

A C-130J Super Hercules is prepared for an airdrop training exercise over Kosovo May 27 on Ramstein. The airdrop was a joint exercise between the 37th Airlift Squadron and the 5th Quartermaster Company, Theatre Aerial Delivery Company, to en-hance interoperability.

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