Archive for August, 2017

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar — August 25, 2017

Events Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe schools will kick off their annual back-to-school chess tournament from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the food court of the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein. Contact Jack Woodfork at jack.woodfork@eu.dodea.edu for the pre-registration form, rules and other details. Tournament-day […]

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Schools

Education Notes — August 25, 2017

Driver’s education for high school students Installation Management Command-Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for high school students in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors, “Fahrlehrerverband.” Do not miss out […]

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News

EOD detonates to educate

EOD detonates to educate

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

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight conducted an all-day training session to maintain skills and readiness at the EOD training range Aug. 9 on Ramstein. The EOD technicians used improvised techniques with small cans and C-4 to create explosives designed to break open safes and breach doors. […]

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News

Creative Airman improves TARRP operations

Creative Airman improves TARRP operations

Story and photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen are continually finding ways to improve steps in their work flow. They might find a way to work faster, cut costs or improve safety. The Air Force needs these forward-thinking individuals, such as Tech. Sgt. Doug Mullins, 86th Munitions Squadron Tactical Air Munitions Rapid Response Package section chief. The […]

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News

AF selects 14,181 for promotion to staff sergeant

AF selects 14,181 for promotion to staff sergeant

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Air Force officials have selected 14,181 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 32,006 eligible, a selection rate of 44.31 percent. The staff sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers Aug. 24, at 8 a.m. CDT. […]

August 17, 2017 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — August 18, 2017

Aug 7 4:06 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Krickenbach. Aug 8 12:55 p.m.: Damage to private and government property and larceny of government property in Sembach. 2:55 p.m.: Drunken operation of a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern. 11:58 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. Aug 10 7:54 […]

August 17, 2017 ×

News

Take Note — August 18, 2017

Kapaun/Vogelweh traffic routing change On Aug. 25, traffic routes will change from a one-way to a two-way regulation on Kapaun/Vogelweh for the following street sections: 1. 6th Avenue near post office and bank. Parking will not be allowed along the road towards the Vehicle Registration Office within this section of […]

August 17, 2017 ×

Features

86th MXS crawls into C-130 fuel tank inspection

86th MXS crawls into C-130 fuel tank inspection

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

Airmen working in their career field may find themselves in places or situations they never imagined they would be. This could be traveling to a country they never expected to see, perhaps working alongside generals, or even crawling into the cramped fuel tanks of a C-130J Super Hercules.

August 17, 2017 ×

News, Schools

Remember these bus safety ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’

Bus safety crucial for community

by Department of Defense Education Activity - Europe East District

With school starting Aug. 28, officials remind parents and students  to reduce children’s risk for accidents and injuries by ensuring the following safety actions: Look at and know your children’s route to and from the bus stop. Show your children how to go safely to and from the bus stop […]

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News

KMCC Exchange expands layaway to include laptops, tablets for back-to-school season

by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

The KMCC Exchange is helping military students head to the top of the class during the 2017-18 school year by extending its layaway program to include computers and tablets needed to succeed in the classroom.

August 17, 2017 ×