Archive for October, 2016

News

Retirees and their spouses visit informational booths during a Retiree Appreciation Week event Oct. 4 on Ramstein. The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office works year-round to provide assistance to retirees and their spouses. Retiree Appreciation Week, an annual event, is just one way to provide an easy way for retirees to take care of multiple needs at one location.

KMC takes care of retirees during appreciation week

Story and photos by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of KMC organizations came together to assist the retiree population in honor of Retiree Appre-ciation Week Oct. 4 on Ramstein.

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News

Capt. Lori Wilhelm, 86th Military Personnel Flight commander, tells a story at a mentoring luncheon Oct. 5 on Ramstein. During the luncheon company grade officers were able to ask questions and bring up concerns they had about the enlisted corps.

Senior NCOs mentor, develop junior officers

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A recent mentoring luncheon held Oct. 5 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club on Ramstein gave senior noncommissioned officers a chance to teach company grade officers about the structure of the enlisted corps and leadership.

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Features

Airman 1st Class Steven Carter, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, adjusts a microscope Sept. 29 on Ramstein. The medical laboratory tests samples for things such as pregnancy, cholesterol, glucose levels and more.

86 MDSS supports healthy KMC

Photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters

Airman 1st Class Steven Carter, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, adjusts a microscope Sept. 29 on Ramstein. The medical laboratory tests samples for things such as pregnancy, cholesterol, glucose levels and more.

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News

KMC Notices and Events – Oct. 14, 2016

CFC-O continues The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas, the annual workplace giving campaign for the five overseas combatant commands, will continue until Dec. 2. The campaign provides uniformed and civilian Department of Defense personnel serving overseas the opportunity to extend their service by supporting charitable causes of their choice. For details, contact […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Oct. 14, 2016

OCT. 3 3:44 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Schopp. 10:07 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Neuenstein. 11:15 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern. 5:15 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. OCT. 4 9 p.m.: Domestic assault on Vogelweh Family Housing. OCT. […]

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Features

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Kazmierski, 21st Operational Weather Squadron weather journeyman (left), and Airman Samuel Batterson, weather apprentice, observe weather screens Sept. 28 on Ramstein. The 21 OWS ensures that Airmen within the U.S. European Command and the U.S. Africa Command can perform their duties in spite of the weather.

21st Operational Weather Squadron watches skies

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

Walking outside and seeing clouds or an incoming storm can incite different reactions. Some dread the stormy weather, while others enjoy it. Sometimes the weather isn’t always an important part of a particular mission, so people won’t think too much about a storm.

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News

Fall cleanup will take place Tuesday and Wednesday

by Tech. Sgt. Kory Peterson 786th Civil Engineer Squadron

As we approach our fall cleanup, take a moment to reflect on why we work together to accomplish the Base Pride Plan. We dedicate time to clean where we work and clean where we live to make a happier and healthier you.

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News

Exercise your right to vote responsibly

by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The commercials are on during every break in broadcasting. Social media sites are flooded with advertisements and claims from every political source imaginable. Friends, family and even complete strangers argue in the comment sections.

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Features

Senior Airman Gregory Solano, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a life vest onboard a C-130J Super Hercules Sept. 20 on Ramstein. AFE Airmen perform mission termination inspections on aircraft daily with more thorough inspections for tears every 30 days.

Ramstein Airmen: Detail oriented, disaster prepared

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

Day-to-day life is full of revelations, some good and others bad. When bad situations arise, an Airman’s attention to detail on the ground is imperative to save a life in the air.

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Sports

Sports Shorts – Oct. 7, 2016

Unit-level flag football championships Come and cheer on the best unit-level flag football teams as they compete for the 2016 trophy and bragging rights. The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz unit-level flag football championships will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 to 20 at the Kaiserslautern Army Depot field near […]

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