Archive for October, 2015

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Oct. 9, 2015

Sept. 28 8:30 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 11 a.m.: Child abuse was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 4:10 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 5:22 p.m.: An assault was reported in Kaiserslautern. 6 p.m.: A domestic assault was reported in Steinwenden. 7:25 […]

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News

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa security forces members secure a village during a Creek Defender field training exercise Sept. 26 in Baumholder. Cadre from the 435th Regional Training Center tested 25 “defenders” on skills they learned throughout the course over the two-day FTX. For more photos, see Page 6.

Defenders hone skills, train to deploy

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

Through thick brush and hilly terrain, 25 security forces members from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa tactically maneuvered down a mountain before taking a village Sept. 26.

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Commentary, News

Innovators wanted for 21st century Air Force

by Lt. Col. Christian Randall 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron commander

U.S. Army General George S. Patton said, “Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.”

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News

Air Force graphic

86th AW commander reviews new Ramstein app

by Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas 86th Airlift Wing commander

In this new age, almost everyone has a smart object of some kind, holding tons of apps — finally Ramstein Air Base has its app.

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Health, News

Community flu vaccine events scheduled for KMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs Office

Flu vaccinations will be offered at 28 KMC events beginning today, and Army and Air Force medical officials have developed plans for all service members and Department of Defense civilians to receive their vaccination.

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Sports

Sports Shorts – Oct. 2, 2015

Superhero 5K run/walk Join Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Army Substance Abuse Program for this year’s Red Ribbon Run Superhero 5K Oct. 17. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the United States. Registration is free and will be held the day […]

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Schools

School Notes – Oct. 2, 2015

Job openings at CYSS If you are interested in working with children and youth, apply online for Child, Youth and School Services positions at www.usajobs.gov. Search for job title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (entry, skill and target level) CY-01/02. Positions are available on Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau locations. […]

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News

Community Corner – Oct. 2, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. Monday » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » Understanding TSP: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC Tuesday […]

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Features

How heat works in the KMC

How heat works in the KMC

by the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

Our district heat network produces hot water and distributes it to base buildings to provide heat through radiators. During the summer months, so little heat is needed that most of the system is deactivated.

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Oct. 2, 2015

Events » October is Anti-Bullying Month. During the month of October, Rheinland-Pfalz Library encourages patrons to write down, anonymously or not, their feelings on bullying and what they would say to a bully if given the opportunity. The library will display all responses inside the front entrance to show the effects […]

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