Archive for August, 2016

Features

A participant of a Woodlawn Golf Course class follows the trajectory of his golf ball July 28 on Ramstein. Available to KMC members of all age groups and experience levels, Woodlawn offers classes to help the community take advantage of having one of the largest military golf courses in Europe.

Taking swings at Woodlawn classes

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Woodlawn Golf Course, one of the largest military golf courses in Europe, is a second home to some dedicated golfers.

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News

U.S. Army Health Clinic-Kaiserslautern earns NCQA success

by Staff Sgt. Christopher Whitaker U.S. Army Health Clinic-Kaiserslautern

Anyone that has worked in a medical facility knows that certification is very important to medical organizations. Anyone that’s ever worked in a hospital knows that when Joint Commission season comes around, you can almost taste the anticipation.

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Features

Contingency air traffic controllers from the 435th Contingency Response Group stand behind an aircraft visual reference July 27 at a drop zone at Bitburg Airfield, Germany. Contingency ATCs assisted with International Jump Week by communicating with aircraft and airfield personnel to coordinate safe drops of cargo and personnel.

Contingency ATCs guide international jumpers to hit target

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Twice a year, several participating countries come to together on Ramstein to build relations, share knowledge and offer paratroopers the opportunity to practice high-altitude, low-opening and static-line jumps.

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Features

Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assess a mock patient during a training mission July 21 on Ramstein. There are currently four U.S. Air Force active-duty aeromedical evacuation squadrons, which make up 29 percent of the total aeromedical evacuation capability.

86 AES train to save wounded

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The roaring engines of a C-130J Super Hercules nearly drown out the Airman’s commands as the team quickly, yet systematically load medical supplies and simulated patients through the aircraft’s open ramp in preparation for a flight departing Ramstein.

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News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas looks upon the formation as he accepts the position as 86th Airlift Wing commander June 19, 2015, on Ramstein. Thomas served 14 months as the commander before being re-assigned to a new role at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas: One year of memories serving KMC Airmen

Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas looks upon the formation as he accepts the position as 86th Airlift Wing commander June 19, 2015, on Ramstein. Thomas served 14 months as the commander before being re-assigned to a new role at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

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News

KMC Notices and events – Aug. 12, 2016

Temporarily off-limits The 86th Airlift Wing commander declared the following establishments off limits until further notice due to safety concerns: Hotel Zepp at Pariser Strasse 4 and Club Psst at Pariser Strasse 8, both in Kaiserslautern. Blended retirement system Military One Source will offer a new webinar to present an […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Aug. 12, 2016

AUG. 1 12 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. 12:50 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern. AUG. 2 2:28 p.m.: Child neglect on Pulaski Barracks. 3:05 p.m.: Failure to report a major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. AUG. 3 10:45 a.m.: Assault on Ramstein. […]

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News

Airman 1st Class Gregg Donley (left) and Staff Sgt. Andrew Trelly, 786th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, regroup to prepare for movement to the next objective during a field training exercise July 26 on Ramstein. The FTX served as a way for EOD Airmen to maintain mission readiness by practicing wartime skills and identifying their strengths and weaknesses.

EOD stays wired up with FTX

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal conducted a field training exercise during the week of July 25 to 28.

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Commentary, News

It’s your loss if you don’t floss

by Staff Sgt. Justin Lane 86th Dental Squadron

The other day while browsing Facebook for funny fail videos, I came across something even more outrageous. It was an article — recently gaining considerable coverage — attempting to debunk the need for dental floss by claiming no significant evidence exists to support flossing.

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News

A group of commanders from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing participate in an inspection meeting Aug. 4 on Ramstein. The meetings are designed to properly train commanders on what to expect during inspections.

435 AGOW inspector briefs new commanders

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When new commanders come into the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, they must attend a briefing with a 435 AGOW inspection team member.

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