Archive for December, 2017

Sports

Sports Shorts — Dec. 15, 2017

Volleyball Officials Clinic & Practicum Tournament If you are interested in being certified or re-certifying as a volleyball official come out to the Officials Clinic & Practium Tournament Jan. 23 to 27. Clinic takes place Jan. 23 to 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, at the Baumholder Education Center, […]

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? — Dec. 15, 2017

Was ist los? — Dec. 15, 2017

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

Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander, marshals in the newest C-130J Super Hercules in the fleet, piloted by Col. Joseph H. Wenckus, 86th AW vice commander, Dec. 4. The C-130J is known as the workhorse of the military ready for any mission , anytime, anywhere. — Photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer

USAF’s newest Herc joins Ramstein fleet

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

A crew assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron crossed the Atlantic Ocean to retrieve a brand new C-130J Super Hercules from the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company production facility, in Marietta, Georgia, Nov. 29. The C-130J, an upgraded version of the C-130 Hercules legacy model, adds 15 feet to the fuselage […]

December 7, 2017 ×

News

Winter weather awareness

Winter weather awareness

by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Being informed before the winter weather hits is a good way to be prepared. Knowing where to find information such as road conditions, early release, late reporting and base and school closures can ensure members of the Kaiserslautern military community keep themselves out of the elements. Following are frequently asked questions with answers.

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News

Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy

by Ed Shannon
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.

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Features

Mentoring the future

Mentoring the future

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service member and civilian volunteers in the Kaisers-lautern Military Community made strides to inspire and mentor children with special needs at the KMC Winter Special Olympics at the Vogelweh Military Complex, Dec. 1.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — Dec. 8, 2017

Nov. 27 7:29 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident on Ramstein Air Base 12:05 p.m. Fleeing the scene and failure to report a minor traffic collision in Wolfstein 3:42 p.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle and drunk on duty in Weilerbach Nov. 28 5:15 p.m.: Theft of […]

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News

Take Note — Dec. 8, 2017

ROSC luncheon The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club will hold their monthly luncheon Wednesday at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. Check-in will be at 9:30 a.m., business at 10 a.m. and the luncheon at 11 a.m. A holiday meal will be served. Cost is $17 for members, $20 for non-members, and $25 […]

December 7, 2017 ×

Features

PMEL Airmen keep Europe calibrated

PMEL Airmen keep Europe calibrated

by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Most tools are designed to do one thing and to do that one thing perfectly. From flight systems in an aircraft measuring altitude, to the scales used to measure the weight of a vehicle, everything is calibrated to perform its function perfectly. When those items start to fail, the mission is affected and something needs to be done about it.

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Features

Ramstein kicks off holiday season  with Christmas tree lighting

Ramstein kicks off holiday season with Christmas tree lighting

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As the countdown to Christmas Day drew closer, members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community and local officials from Ramstein-Miesenbach gathered to celebrate the lighting of the base Christmas Tree, Nov. 29. “The annual Christmas tree lighting means a lot to us,” said Brig. Gen. Richard Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing […]

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