Archive for May, 2016

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Private 1st Class Kadavius Williams, 21st Theater Sustainment Command food service specialist (left), and a civilian culinary specialist prepare meat for the main-line portion of dinner May 9 at the Clock Tower Cafe on Kleber Kaserne. The Clock Tower Cafe is the 2016 Phillip A. Connelly Department of the Army level Best Garrison Dining Facility.

Clock Tower Cafe wins DA Connelly Award

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Betty Boomer 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

After 18 months of preparation, evaluations and intense competition, the Clock Tower Cafe on Kleber Kaserne bested 197 other dining facilities to win the 2016 Department of the Army Philip A. Connelly Best Garrison Dining Facility Award.

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Photo by Carrie Hill Duarte
Dave Etter, 2016 Army Spouse of the Year recipient, and his wife, Sgt. Stephanie Etter, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center respiratory therapist, pose for a photo.

Landstuhl family member earns Army 2016 Spouse of the Year

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

On a recent Friday afternoon in May, Dave Etter was running around trying to narrow down a topic for his weekly “Male Military Spouse Radio Show,” less than two hours from airtime, while also promoting his idea for a database app that military spouses can access via their smartphones to see what resources are available in their local area. He’s also busy planning support for Landstuhl’s Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts packs with Troop 243, which he just volunteered to be the chartered organization representative.

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Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron train during an exercise May 11 on Ramstein. The 86th AES Airmen run through simulations like this to keep their training current and to ensure the best care to patients.

Airmen build camaraderie during Nurses, Technicians Appreciation Week

Photos by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood
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U.S. Army Capt. Briana Bailey salutes Polish army Col. Artur Bogowicz, NATO Force Integration Unit Poland commander, after he promoted her outside of the NATO Force Integration Unit headquarters building May 6 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. NATO established six NFIUs following the 2014 Wales Summit, a meeting of the NATO heads of state. Each of these NFIUs has about 40 personnel, including a major and lieutenant from the 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command.

Polish NATO commander promotes American lieutenant, alliance

by 1st Lt. Hilary Klotz 16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland — A Kaiserslautern-based first lieutenant serving with the 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, was promoted to captain by a NATO Polish army colonel in a unique multinational promotion ceremony held outside of the NATO Force Integration Unit headquarters building May 6 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

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Senior Airman Johnathan Jeffery, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, dons an oxygen mask during an exercise May 11 on Ramstein. The 86th AES Airmen constantly train for real-world, medical-evacuation missions to ensure patients have the best care possible.

Nurses, technicians recognized during appreciation week

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Nurses and technicians were recognized all over the world during Nurses and Technicians Appreciation Week May 6 through 13 for the hard work, dedication and sacrifices they make on a daily basis to selflessly care for their patients.

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Airman 1st Class Trandon Sowell, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent and physical training leader, demonstrates how to do a correct situp before a fitness assessment April 12 on Ramstein. Airmen who train to become a physical training leader are augmented to assist with running fitness assessments.

86th FSS FAC keeps Airmen fit to fight

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

As part of the overall Airman concept, each individual is required to complete a fitness assessment at least once a year. In order to be fit for the mission, these tests are crucial to the Air Force’s success.

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Tech. Sgt. Roscoe Tamondong, 86th Maintenance Group NCO in-charge instructor element (left), gives Airmen in the crew chief training course guidance on performing tire pressure checks on a C-130J Super Hercules May 17 on Ramstein. Tamondong is one of four training instructors assigned to the 86th MXG.

Crew chief instructor teaches, mentors newcomers

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Engines roar, pilots get situated and loadmasters secure cargo, all while maintenance teams are ensuring each and every aircraft are prepped and ready for a safe flight, around the clock, day and night.

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Romanian Airmen descend after jumping out of a C-130J Super Hercules during an airfield seizure for exercise Carpathian Spring May 18 over Romania. The airfield seizure operation demonstrated the shared commitment and close cooperation between the U.S. and its NATO allies on countering a range of regional and global threats.

37th AS supports airfield seizure exercise

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

The 37th Airlift Squadron completed an airfield seizure during exercise Carpathian Spring May 18 in Romania.

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KMC Notices and Events – May 27, 2016

Closures The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. For questions, call 489-6672. Cultural expo In support of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month an Asian-American Pacific Islander Cultural Expo will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the KMCC Food […]

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KMC Blotter – May 27, 2016

MAY 16 10:40 a.m.: Child neglect on Vogelweh Family Housing. 1:58 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein. 3:52 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein. 7:50 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Hueffler. MAY 17 8:40 a.m.: Self-harm attempt on Vogelweh. 3:36 p.m.: House fire in Waldmohr. MAY 18 7:21 a.m.: Assault and child […]

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