Archive for August, 2017

Features

Take Note — August 4, 2017

Logo design contest The 86th Airlift Wing Innovation Transformation Office is looking for a new logo for the wing innovation program. The newly designed logo should make Airmen instantly think of new ideas and innovations and all things related to process improvement. The contest will run through Thursday. Prizes include […]

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Features

Humble beginnings breed resilient Airmen

Humble beginnings breed resilient Airmen

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

Posted behind the warming lights and food pans at the dining facility on Kapaun stands Airman 1st Class John Michael Stewart, 786th Force Support Squadron services journeyman, armed with a spoon and a bright smile, happy to serve the world’s greatest Airmen. Stewart’s positive demeanor comes from the pride he […]

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Health

Coming to grips with domestic assault

Coming to grips with domestic assault

by Mary Davis U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Domestic assault can happen anywhere, to anyone, and unfortunately, these crimes happen here in the Kaiserslautern Military Community as well.

Domestic assault can happen anywhere, to anyone, and unfortunately, these crimes happen here in the Kaiserslautern Military Community as well. “Domestic assault sometimes happens more frequently in the summer months because of the alcohol consumed at village fests, cookouts and outdoor activities,” said Staff Sgt. Tim Passe, U.S. Army Garrison […]

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News, Sports

Master Sgt. Michael Ott, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 4 Fire Emergency Services program manager, and his son, Aaron, run a lap during the 11th annual Kaiserslautern Military Community Viking Challenge July 28 on Vogelweh. Approximately 600 participants came to walk, run and camp during the 24-hour run and walk-a-thon. — Photo by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton Jr.

Run all night: 11th annual KMC Viking Challenge

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

The Kaiserslautern Military Community gave charitable organizations a run for their money at the 11th annual KMC Viking Challenge July 28 on Vogelweh. Hosted by the KMC 5/6 organization, the KMC Viking Challenge is an annual 24-hour run and walk-a-thon aimed at raising money for charitable organizations. The 2017 KMC […]

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Features

AF offers high year of tenure extensions to retain experienced Airmen

by Kat Bailey Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force is offering high year of tenure extensions to active-duty Airmen in certain shortage Air Force specialty codes and grades, which became effective Aug. 1.

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News

Join the club: Ramstein celebrates top tier Airmen

Join the club: Ramstein celebrates top tier Airmen

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

The bottles are on ice and the doors are open day and night at Air Force Club 100. While Club 100 isn’t full of entertainment-seeking night walkers, they do quite often break a sweat.

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News

Sembach Kaserne opens new German canteen

Sembach Kaserne opens new German canteen

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

Employees here celebrated a welcomed addition to their installation food options with the grand opening of a new German canteen Aug. 1, enhancing the quality of life for those who live and work on the kaserne.

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News

USAG RP welcomes civic leaders to new HQ

USAG RP welcomes civic leaders to new HQ

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

Kaiserslautern civic leaders received a first-hand look at the new U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz headquarters facility and the various units and missions that operate from Rhine Ordnance Barracks July 28. Meeting with local leaders helps fortify the strong alliance between neighboring communities while providing a unique look behind the gates […]

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Features

A day in the life: Pest Management Journeyman

A day in the life: Pest Management Journeyman

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

 

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Lifestyle

Park in Freisen revives Middle Ages

Park in Freisen revives Middle Ages

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Nature Wild Park Freisen will hold its 17th medieval market Saturday and Sunday. The park team will go about 1,000 years back in time and present all eras of the Middle Ages on a fest area of about 90,000 square meters. A medieval town made of about 600 tents […]

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