Archive for September, 2016

Features

86 MSG keeps Ramstein moving

86 MSG keeps Ramstein moving

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When people think of the Air Force, they often think of gigantic cargo planes carrying tanks by air into war zones and supersonic jets soaring through the vast blue sky.

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Features

86 AW command chief engages KMC 5/6

86 AW command chief engages KMC 5/6

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. Aaron D. Bennett, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, spoke to members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community 5/6 association during their general membership meeting Sept. 1 on Ramstein.

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News

Free priority mail express military service for asbsentee ballots

Free priority mail express military service for asbsentee ballots

Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A6 Postal Operations Branch

Customers can mail their completed absentee ballots back to the United States for free using priority mail express military service until Nov. 30.

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News

Vikramjeet Rathaur, Ramstein Youth Center programs science, technology, engineering and math coordinator, explains an assignment during a “Do It Yourself Girls” class Sept. 6 on Ramstein. The Ramstein Youth Center offers a variety of other programs on different days of the week that concentrate more on music making, robotics, 3-D printing, woodworking and drones. All participants are welcome to join those classes as well.

KMC girls branch out for STEM

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein Youth Center hosted its first “Do It Yourself Girls” class Sept. 6 at the Ramstein Teen Center.

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News

KMC Notices and Events – Sept. 16, 2016

Renovation on Einsiedlerhof The Furnishings Management Section on Einsiedlerhof Air Station is currently undergoing renovation, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 3. Entry will be at Bldg. 720, door 10. During this time, additional assistance will be available at the Vogelweh Housing Office to meet customer needs. USAREUR license […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Sept. 16, 2016

SEPT. 5 1:05 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau. 4:30 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. 9 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 11:05 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic accident without injuries in Huetschenhausen. SEPT. 6 3:30 a.m.: Minor traffic accident […]

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News

Courage, communication key to suicide prevention

by Capt. Bethany Casper 86th Medical Group

Suicide prevention is a vital step in promoting resilience, which aids in the overall prevention of psychological decompensation for our service members and their families, according to academic research.

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
Martin Reimlinger engraves a piece of wood Sept. 19, 2015, on Ramstein. Reimlinger was one of many vendors present at the 51st Ramstein Bazaar to showcase his merchandise.

Shop for your treasures at Ramstein Bazaar

by Shana Pittman Ramstein Bazaar publicity chair

The hangers are staged, the tent is up, vendors have arrived, and all that is missing is you! It’s time to find your treasures. The 52nd Ramstein Bazaar is open until Sunday.

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News

Senior Airman Brionna Coleman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron mission launch aeromedical evacuation technician, transports bags between a Gulfstream III and an ambulance during an aeromedical evacuation mission Sept. 1 on Ramstein. Providing essential care in multiple medical roles, aerospace medical service specialists assist doctors and care for patients in a wide range of situations.

86 AES evacuates AFAFRICA Airman

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

Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron successfully transported an injured Airman during an aeromedical evacuation mission Sept. 1.

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Schools

VES celebrates first day of school

VES celebrates first day of school

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