Archive for August, 2015

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Photos by Scott M. Ash
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer salutes during a pass in review procession at his retirement ceremony Aug. 7 at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

AF vice chief of staff retires with nearly 44 years of service

by Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

WASHINGTON — Airmen said goodbye and good luck to the Air Force vice chief of staff during his retirement ceremony Aug. 7 on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

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AF launches career path tool resources for Airmen

by Tech. Sgt. Torri Hendrix Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

WASHINGTON — The Air Force recently launched an improved and re-branded Career Path Tool, called MyVector, which encourages mentorship between Airmen at all
levels.

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News

Photos by Staff Sgt. Jerry Boffen
Capt. Matthew D. Pride, lead planner for exercise Swift Response 15, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, discusses safety plans with German firefighters prior to testing the recently resurfaced and extended short takeoff and landing strip at Hohenfels.

Hohenfels Training Area cleared to land C-130 aircraft on new airstrip

by Sgt. Alicia M. Brocuglio 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut Army National Guard

HOHENFELS, Germany — A joint team from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army conducted the first C-130J Super Hercules landing at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in over two years July 29.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Broom, 435th Air Mobility Squadron airfield manager, briefs Ukrainian personnel at Staro-Konstantinov Air Base, Ukraine as part of the airfield assessments carried out by the 435th Contingency Response Group July 12 to 20.

435th CRG, Ukrainian AF ramp up airfields

by Tech. Sgt.  Brandon Williams 435th Contingency Response Group-Detachment 1 Air Advisor Flight

Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group spent eight days with their Ukrainian air force partners at Kulbakino and Staro-Konstantinov Air Bases, Ukraine building and enhancing cooperation between the U.S. and Ukraine.

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Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon of the 86th Operations Group to Col. Gerald A. Donohue as he takes command of the group during the 86th OG change of command Aug. 5 on Ramstein. As commander of the 86th OG, Donohue will continue to support the 86th Airlift Wing’s mission by providing full spectrum airlift operations.

86th OG receives new CC

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon of the 86th Operations Group to Col. Gerald A. Donohue as he takes command of the group during the 86th OG change of command Aug. 5 on Ramstein.

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Firefighters and medical personnel standby to assist in the transport of a patient during an aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein. The personnel assisting in the mission were from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services, the 10th Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team and the 455th Critical Care Air Transport Team.

Airmen aid in aeromedical evacuation

Photos by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka

Firefighters and medical personnel standby to assist in the transport of a patient during an aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein. The personnel assisting in the mission were from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services, the 10th Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team and the 455th Critical Care Air Transport Team.

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News

Dormitory manager positions available

Courtesy of the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron has vacancies in dorm management for three staff sergeants and one technical sergeant. They are seeking highly motivated individuals interested in a unique experience that will develop their leadership, mentoring and management abilities and broaden their talents.

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Cyclists from the KMC travel back after riding for three days Aug. 1 in Germany.

KMC members cycle for STEM

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

Cyclists from the KMC embarked on a three-day bike trip Aug. 1 to 3 along the Rhine River in Germany to raise money and awareness for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education programs.

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KMC Notices and Events – Aug. 14, 2015

Closures • The 86th Munitions Squadron will conduct a 100 percent munitions stockpile inventory Sept. 7 to 11. During this time, the munitions storage area will be closed to all account custodians. Only emergency issue requests approved by the respective group commander may be submitted. • The Ramstein Clinic will forecast a […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Aug. 14, 2015

AUG. 4 8 a.m.: An attempted house break-in was reported in Schönenberg-Kübelberg. 7:30 p.m.: A simple assault and resisting arrest was reported at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein. AUG. 5 6:18 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. AUG. 6 2:05 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported […]

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