Archive for December, 2015

Features

Strategic Sourcing: Save big bucks through JOSE

by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When shopping personally, many people seek ways to save money. They may use coupons, compare vendors’ prices or buy in bulk to receive discounts.

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News

Members from the KMC warm up prior to competing in the 7th Mission Support Command's Army Combatives Tournament Dec. 4 on Kleber Kaserne. The tournament afforded Soldiers and Airmen an opportunity to learn from one another and apply their combatives skills against other competitors.

7th MSC holds Army Combatives Tournament

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball

Members of the KMC compete for first place and bragging rights at the 7th Mission Support Command’s Army Combatives Tournament Dec. 4 on Kleber Kaserne.

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Features

Air Force creates path for family’s legacy

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

Every person who raises their right hand to serve their country does so for a number of personal reasons.

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News

Caylee Lewis poses with her father, Master Sgt. Allen Lewis, 450th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant and Angel Tree 2015 chair, and other members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community First Sergeant Council during the Angel Tree 2015 kickoff Dec. 7 on Ramstein. Angel Tree is an outreach program designed to provide assistance to Airmen and their families throughout the KMC.

Angels in trees help service members, families

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

First sergeants, friends and onlookers gathered as the Angel Tree 2015 kickoff ceremony began Dec. 7 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center’s food court on Ramstein.

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News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
Loadmasters from the 37th Airlift Squadron load water onto an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 25 on Ramstein. The water was used to simulate supplies being airdropped during a training mission over Grafenwoehr, Germany.

When you wish upon a cargo plane

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen hurriedly slipped on their gloves to shield any exposed skin from the white, chilled needles falling from the colorless, late-November sky.

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News

Polish air force 2nd Lts. Krzysztof Romek (left) and Andrzej Nartonowicz (center), aeromedical evacuation doctors, listen to Staff Sgt. Jesse Visser, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight duty controller, explain the 10th EAEF mission Dec. 2 on Ramstein. Romek and Nartonowicz are members of the only Polish aeromedical evacuation team and familiarized themselves with practices used by U.S. Airmen.

US, Polish forces build relationships through shared mission

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
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News

KMC Notices and Events – Dec. 11, 2015

Closures • In an effort to better serve the beneficiaries of the 86th Medical Group, the following is a forecast of clinic closures due to U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve); Dec. 25 (Christmas); and Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve). This forecast will be amended when applicable. […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Dec. 11, 2015

NOV. 30 5:45 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Speyer. 6 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Munich. DEC. 1 6:50 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Huetschenhausen. DEC. 2 12:32 p.m.: An Eagle Eyes was reported on Ramstein. 5:01 […]

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Features

Command Post Airmen exhibit vigilance, expertise

by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When Airmen think of command post, what may come to mind for many of them is the giant voice that can sometimes be heard over a loudspeaker at a base. For the 86th Airlift Wing Command Post at Ramstein, the job consists of much more.

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Commentary, News

Stories that build relationships

by Lt. Col. James D. Reaves 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander

As another year approaches its end, it is time to reflect on the accomplishments and opportunities we had this past year.

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