Archive for July, 2017

Lifestyle

Annweiler honors former British king July 28 to 30

Annweiler honors former British king July 28 to 30

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Annweiler at the foot of Trifels Castle will honor Richard the Lionheart of Brittany with a medieval fest July 28 to 30. The event will feature a medieval market, Viking camp, knights’ camp, vendors, jugglers, children’s activities and musical presentations in the historical part of Annweiler. Market activities with more […]

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Lifestyle

Graefenstein Castle hosts medieval fest

Graefenstein Castle hosts medieval fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Graefenstein Castle near Merzalben will be the stage for a medieval fest today through Sunday. The event, organized by the community of Merzalben and the Historica Vagantis medieval group, will feature knights, vendors, craftsmen, musical entertainment, show fights, fire shows and children’s activities. The medieval group Staufer Vassallen will demonstrate […]

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? — July 21, 2017

Was ist los? — July 21, 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. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • Closed for summer vacation. The new play season begins with a theater fest Sept. 9. For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de. Kammgarn Kaiserslautern: […]

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Features

86 MDG EMTs receive revamped refresher course

86 MDG EMTs receive revamped refresher course

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Medical Group’s simulation staff conducted refresher training for five emergency medical technicians in a revamped course at the simulation center, June 29. Medical technicians must take the refresher course every two years as part of their certification requirements. This spring, the Air Force changed the course significantly. “The […]

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Features

Running Improvement Program comes to Ramstein

Running Improvement Program comes to Ramstein

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

As their arms and legs feel heavier, chest and lungs start burning, and sweat runs into their eyes, thoughts of stopping springs to the front of many runners’ minds. However, for many people, including military members, they may have to keep going long after those thoughts appear. Whether they are […]

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Features

Mentoring is for the total force

Mentoring is for the total force

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path. Though that intervention was more than […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — July 14, 2017

July 4 10:38 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Rodenbach July 5 11:30 p.m.: Domestic assault in Kaiserslautern July 6 10 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident in Alzey 1:55 p.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 6:40 p.m.: Major traffic accident/damage to government […]

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News, Uncategorized

Take Note — July 14, 2017

AGOW change of command The 435th Air Ground Operations wing will have a change of command ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday at Hangar 3 on Ramstein. Col. Michael Rawls will assume command from Col. Andra Kniep. Logo design contest The 86th Airlift Wing Innovation Transformation Office is looking for a […]

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News

Mobility Airmen’s ingenuity quickly reopens Rota airfield

Mobility Airmen’s ingenuity quickly reopens Rota airfield

by Air Force Expeditionary Center Public Affairs 

Airmen assigned to Ramstein’s 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing quickly and safely responded to a C-5 Galaxy landing incident May 23 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, assuring minimal disruption to the airfield’s operations in support of Rapid Global Mobility. During approach, the C-5’s nose landing gear would not extend. The […]

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Features

Airmen succeeding successful Airmen

Airmen succeeding successful Airmen

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

To some it is a collection of words, outlining what it means to be an Airman, the Airmen’s Creed has integrated its way in all Airmen in some part of their career. While to others, it holds true to their very core. An excerpt from the second stanza of the […]

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