Archive for January, 2016

News

Brig. Gen. Norvell V. Coots, Regional Health Command Europe commander (left), and Maj. Gen. Patrick Godart, French Defense Medical Services deputy surgeon general, pose for photos after Coots received the French Legion of Honor from Godart Jan. 7 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The Legion of Honor is France’s highest award and was presented to Coots for his support of France and the French military medical services.

RHCE commanding general receives France’s highest award

Story and photo by Ed Drohan Regional Health Command Europe Public Affairs

The Regional Health Command Europe commanding general received France’s highest award during a ceremony Jan. 7 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

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News

Photo by Eboni Everson-Myart
Terry Halvorsen, Department of Defense chief information officer (left), poses with Matthew Sion, 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron European Partner Integration Enterprise system support chief, at the 2015 Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Award for Cyber and IT Excellence ceremony Dec. 1 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Sion won first place in the individual category for his efforts in support of current operations in and around Europe.

Ramstein civilian epitomizes cyber, IT excellence

by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It started with a team working on a project to help allies communicate intelligence. The system was built; they just needed to learn it and make it better.

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Sports

Sports Shorts – Jan. 8 2016

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz volleyball Bump! Set! Spike! The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz men’s and women’s community volleyball teams are looking for experienced players to compete in the 2016 U.S. Forces Europe volleyball season. Players must be 18 years or older and out of high school. If interested, please contact Wilford “Lefty” […]

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Schools

School Notes – Jan. 8, 2016

Teddy Bear Sleepover Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl is having their annual Teddy Bear Sleepover. Children are invited to attend a special stuffed animal story time at 6 p.m. today and then to tuck in their stuffed animals for a sleepover. Come back at 9 a.m. Saturday to enjoy a muffin […]

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News

Community Corner – Jan. 8, 2016

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information 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 Tuesday » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to […]

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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Jan. 8, 2016

Events » The interactive display “What it was like in 1963” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. will be presented from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. Take a trip back in time to witness what it was like amid the […]

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Lifestyle

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New Year’s concert in Ramstein
The Haus des Buergers in Ramstein-Miesenbach presents its traditional New Year’s concert with the symphony orchestra of the Kaiserslautern County at 5 p.m. Jan. 17. The orchestra presents a diversified program with famous melodies from operas and operettas. Tickets cost €26.30, €29.60 and €32.90. For more information, visit www.hausdesbuergers.de or call 06371-592-220.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 8, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

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News

A Year of Innovation

A Year of Innovation

January UNIT: 86th Communications Squadron Cyber Command Readiness Inspection Team INNOVATION: Established a database to display real-time security statuses of networks and created 35 advanced scripts IMPACT: Eliminated more than 75,000 hacker threats on classified and unclassified networks February UNIT: 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office Inbound Cargo Section […]

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Lifestyle

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Waste collection companies pick up Christmas trees, which residents have to place in front of their homes at the edge of the road. All decorations must be removed to be able to compost the trees.

Off-base residents must know proper way to recycle Christmas trees

Courtesy of the Kaiserslautern County Administration Office

The waste management office of the Kaiserslautern County Administration asks KMC residents to properly recycle their Christmas trees.

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Lifestyle

Where to dispose leftover Christmas trees on base

Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every year they are adopted by families, taken home and dressed to their best. They are adored and admired. Then with little to no warning, they are stripped of their lights and ornaments and thrown on the side of the road.

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