Archive for February, 2017

Features

Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room.

Day to day with aircrew flight equipment

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Senior Airman Gregory Solano II, 86th Operations Support Group aircrew flight equipment technician, works inside what his unit calls “the cage,” a room where stock is kept on high-rising shelves, Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The AFE flight mission is to ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions. Most equipment is kept ready for use at any time in this room.

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Features

A crumpled Airman Battle Uniform cap lies on a table next to a set of keys, beer bottle and beer mug Jan. 20 on Ramstein. The Airman Against Drunk Driving program is available at many Air Force bases and aims to prevent cases of DUI among Airmen.

AADD saves lives, careers in KMC

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

Airmen and their families at Ramstein brag about the many perks of being stationed here: the opportunities to travel, the vibrant culture, the world-famous castles and, of course, the alcohol.

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News

Photo courtesy Duelmener Zeitung newspaper
Col. Rodney Honeycutt, 405th Army Field Support Brigade commander (center), presents Lisa Stremlau, mayor of Duelmen, Germany, with an official 405th AFSB commander’s coin during the town’s New Year’s celebration Jan. 15 at the assembly hall of the school center in Duelmen. The mayor invited Col. Honeycutt and Command Sgt. Maj. Morgan, 405th AFSB command sergeant major (left), and other partners to the event in order for the 405th leadership team to meet and visit with local leaders and citizens. The 405th AFSB, other military partners and local personnel will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony in May to celebrate the opening of the APS2-Duelmen, the second Army Prepositioned Stock location to be opened in Europe.

Duelmen Mayor welcomes 405th AFSB leaders and partners

by Ronnie Schelby 405th Army Field Support Brigade Public Affairs

DUELMEN, Germany — On Jan. 15, Lisa Stremlau, mayor of Duelmen, welcomed the leadership of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, headquartered on Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, and other military partners to the New Year’s reception held at the assembly hall of the school center.

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News

Tax season made simple by Army tax centers

Courtesy of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Tax season can be hassle-free thanks to U.S. Army tax centers providing free, electronic preparation and filing for individuals eligible for legal assistance in the KMC beginning Monday.

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Schools

The Kaiserslautern Lady Raiders hold their ground on defense against the Wiesbaden Lady Warriors Jan. 20 at Kaiserslautern High School.

Team defense, ball movement propel JV Lady Raiders hoops to 4-0

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Angelo Macugay III 3rd Air Force

The Kaiserslautern High School Girls’ Junior Varsity basketball team successfully defended its unblemished record against the Wiesbaden Lady Warriors Jan. 20 at Kaiserslautern High School. The victory earned them their fourth straight win with a score of 20-14 and improving to 4-0 on the season.

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News

Sgt. Chad F. Salinero, a flight medic with C Company, 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion, pets military working dog Anouska, a patrol explosive detector dog, during her first helicopter ride as she is held by Sgt. Joseph A. Tucci, a MWD handler with the 100th Military Working Dog Detachment, Jan. 10.

Dogs, medics take to air

Story and photo by Maj. Chris N. Angeles 67th Forward Surgical Team

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Medical personnel, military working dogs and handlers worked together to train on how to care for injured MWDs and injured Soldiers and conduct aeromedical evacuation for both during an exercise Jan. 9 to 12 in Grafenwoehr Training Area.

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News

Spc. Baholo Maphiri from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 457th Civil Affairs Battalion, 7th Mission Support Command, treats a simulated casualty during the 7th MSC enlisted Best Warrior competition Jan. 23.

Spc Maphiri, Sgt Hodge win 7th MSC Best Warrior competition

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

The Army Reserve’s 7th Mission Support Command on Daenner Kaserne held its 2017 Best Warrior competition over three days in January.

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Lifestyle

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Visitors can watch the fire tornado at the entrance of Feerodrome on the area of Voeklinger Huette.

Voelklinger Huette World Heritage Site offers exciting day trip

Courtesy of Voelklinger Huette

Voelklinger Huette World Heritage Site is the only fully preserved ironworks of industrial culture. After the closure of the pig iron production in 1986, Voelklingen Ironworks was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. The beginnings of Voelklingen Ironworks date back to 1873. In 1883, the first blast furnace went into operation. The industrial monument will be preserved for future generations. The World Heritage Site shows outstanding exhibitions on an international level.

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Lifestyle

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Stadthalle Landstuhl presents musical highlights
Landstuhl’s event and congress center, Stadthalle, presents “Musical Highlights on the High Seas” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Two musical stars and an orchestra take the audience across the seas to various locations and perform songs from “My Fair Lady,” “Mama Mia,” “Beauty and the Beast” and other famous musicals. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32. For details, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights

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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Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Feb. 3, 2017

Events » Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month events will give teens a chance to learn about unhealthy relationships, healthy boundaries and resources to contact for help. Come out, meet new friends and participate in the following free events: Skate Night — 6 to 9 p.m. today at Crossroads Community Center Annex […]

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