Archive for April, 2017

News

Never off duty: Ramstein Airmen extinguish fire

Never off duty: Ramstein Airmen extinguish fire

Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On his way to the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center from church on Easter Sunday, Master Sgt. Skipper Valentin Cruzado, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services assistant chief of training, and his family were in their car waiting for the light to turn green at an intersection.

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Features, News

The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge

The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge

By Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a child, worrying about where or when you’re going to eat your next meal shouldn’t be a thought, yet for one Ramstein Airman, it was only one of her countless fears.

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News

Ramstein leaders stress importance of vigilance always

by Public Affairs
86th Airlift Wing

With the persistent threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, Ramstein Air Base leaders are stressing the importance of vigilance and situational awareness to members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Military members, civilian employees, dependents and family members, and contractors stationed at, traveling through, or otherwise assigned to Ramstein or present […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter — April 21, 2017

Compiled by the 569 USFPS and 86 FS

April 10 11:15 a.m.: Theft from an unsecure motor vehicle in Weilerbach 11:29 a.m.: Larceny of unsecure Government property on Kapaun AS 11:58 a.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein 6:09 p.m.: Domestic assault on Vogelweh Family Housing Area April 11 1:06 p.m.: Self-harm attempt on Vogelweh Family Housing Area 2:00 p.m.: Theft […]

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Safety Corner — April 21, 2017

Safety Corner — April 21, 2017

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Features, News

Take Note — April 21, 2017

Helpers needed Ramstein-Miesenbach will offer an environmental day Saturday to keep the city clean and to make a contribution to environmental protection. Volunteers are needed to help collect trash and garbage. Interested helpers will meet at 9 a.m. at the city nursery in Talstrasse. They will get divided in groups, […]

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Features, Health, News

Earth Day 2017 – why and how does the KMC celebrate it?

Earth Day 2017 – why and how does the KMC celebrate it?

by Susanne Panzer and Anna Lessire
86th Civil Engineer Squadron Installation Management

Some people would argue that every day is “Earth Day,” but the “Earth Day” we talk about is an annual event celebrated April 22, first only conducted in the USA and now popular worldwide.

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Features, News

Airmen, Soldiers secure cyber domain

Airmen, Soldiers secure cyber domain

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

The Battle of Palmito Ranch was a late skirmish in the American Civil War that technically happened after the war was over. This most likely was the result of communications about the wars’ end not reaching the combatants.

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Features, News

Ramstein jumpmaster awarded elite badge

Ramstein jumpmaster awarded elite badge

by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Robby Royster, 435th Security Forces Squadron NCO-in-charge of operations and close precision engagement team leader, descended onto the drop zone at Alzey, Germany, earning his master rated parachutist badge, April 12, 2017.

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News

435 SFS ‘SOC’ it to deploying USAFE Airmen

435 SFS ‘SOC’ it to deploying USAFE Airmen

Story and photos by Senior Airman
Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In a deployed location, one of the most important jobs falls to the security forces members who patrol, secure, and defend the base. They are relied upon to remain sharp and react with accuracy and precision to keep themselves and everyone else safe.

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