Archive for December, 2015

News, Uncategorized

Leaders spend time with Airmen, serve Thanksgiving meal

Leaders spend time with Airmen, serve Thanksgiving meal

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
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News

CPIP survey strengthens Airmen, weapons system

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

Ramstein was one of 15 global sites, including Air National Guard units, to undergo a survey by Air Combat Command’s Culture and Process Improvement Program Nov. 19 to 21.

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News

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, receives an American flag during a memorial service in honor of his MWD Brutus Nov. 20 on Ramstein. Brutus served with the 86th SFS as a patrol explosive detection dog, where he deployed three times in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

86th SFS hosts MWD memorial

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
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Features

Staff Sgt. Christopher Long, 86th Airlift Wing Protocol NCO, sets a guest table at a Length of Service ceremony 
Nov. 13 on Ramstein. The 86th AW Protocol office provides guidance for all Air Force ceremonies, acts as the face of the Air Force to distinguished visitors of Ramstein, coordinates greetings on the flightline and cares for the base flags as a part of their duties.

86th AW Protocol provides precision, dedication

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

Throughout their career, Airmen will most likely attend an Air Force official function at some point, be it a promotion, retirement, award or a number of other possibilities.

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News

KMC Notices and Events – Dec. 4, 2014

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: Thursday (MDG training Day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve); Dec. 25 (Christmas); and Dec. […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Dec. 4, 2015

NOV. 23 6:54 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. NOV. 24 8:30 a.m.: The larceny of private property was reported in Einsiedlerhof. NOV. 25 5 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Hermersberg. 7:56 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Froehnerhof. NOV. 26 12:41 […]

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News

Staff Sgt. Megan Cotter, 86th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of ambulance services, tells Maj. Courtney Wallace, Family Health Clinic clinical nurse, about the symptoms of a patient being seen at the Cold and Allergy Clinic Nov. 4 on Ramstein. The clinic was opened to help relieve the increased volume of patients brought to the Family Health Clinic suffering from symptoms associated with the winter and spring seasons.

86th MDG welcomes winter with new clinic

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

In order to better provide care for patients this winter, the 86th Medical Group opened the new Cold and Allergy Clinic inside the Family Health Clinic recently on Ramstein.

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Commentary, News

How do you define success?

by Lt. Col. Sean Finnan 86th Operations Support Squadron

I read the book “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek a couple years ago. His thoughts on achievement vs. success particularly resonated with me.

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News

An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft assigned to the E-3A Component at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, taxis onto the Ramstein flightline Nov. 18. The NATO AWACS visited Ramstein in order to familiarize NATO Allied Air Command leadership with its capabilities, as the E-3A Component is scheduled to come under operational command of AIRCOM in fall 2016.

NATO AWACS visits RAB, future discussed

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

As part of its mission to enable theater and strategic airpower, Ramstein often acts as host to other U.S. and allied units and aircraft.

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News

USO presents CJCS Holiday Tour Wednesday

USO presents CJCS Holiday Tour Wednesday

Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The United Service Organizations recently announced who would accompany the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., during this year’s Holiday Tour when it comes to Ramstein Wednesday.

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