Archive for March, 2016

Features

Army marks 65 years in Kaiserslautern

Army marks 65 years in Kaiserslautern

by Dr. Christian Fuehrer
Professor of History, Mannheim

At first glance, March 20, doesn’t seem to be an important date in U.S. Army Europe’s history.

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz brings rodeo to KMC

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz brings rodeo to KMC

by Stefan Alford
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Don’t let the hay bales, lassos, saddles and cowboy-hat wearing hosts fool you, the upcoming garrison rodeo is less a physical sport and more a mental activity. Knowledge and information are the goals, but similar to a traditional rodeo, participants will be steered through timed events at the U.S. Army […]

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Ramstein highlights  Women’s History Month

Ramstein highlights Women’s History Month

by 86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs

As the month of March continues, the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office continues to meet with inspiring women around the KMC to help share their stories of what Women’s History Month means to them.

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Retired three-star admiral shares disaster relief experiences with 7th MSC

Retired three-star admiral shares disaster relief experiences with 7th MSC

by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

A retired vice admiral with extensive experience in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations visited the 7th Mission Support Command March 11.

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From mud to sun, weather covers all

From mud to sun, weather covers all

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

Snow plows are prepared to clear an airfield, a base is issued a delayed reporting notification, and the running portion of a physical fitness assessment is moved inside.

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B-52s join French forces for close air support exercise

B-52s join French forces for close air support exercise

by Senior Airman Joseph Raatz
20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Public Affairs

MORÓN AIR BASE, Spain — U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses joined French aircraft and ground troops from a dozen nations to kick off a close air support exercise March 7 in the Mediterranean.

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NCO academy begins first European ILE

NCO academy begins first European ILE

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

The Kisling NCO Academy kicked off the first interactive leadership course in Europe March 3 on Kapaun.

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1st CBCS returns home from Israel, Juniper Cobra 16

1st CBCS returns home from Israel, Juniper Cobra 16

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Approximately 25 Airmen from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron left Israel March 8 after providing network support that ensured the success of Juniper Cobra 16.

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Serpentex 16 enhances NATO operations and training

Serpentex 16 enhances NATO operations and training

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
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KMC Notices and Events – March 18, 2016

Closures The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section will be closed March 25 and 28 for German legal holidays. Customer service hours will resume March 29. For questions or concerns, call 489-6672. Gate hours change Gate 9 on Vogelweh Military Family Housing, off B-270, is currently open from 6 […]

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