Archive for August, 2017

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar — August 18, 2017

Events Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe schools will kick off their annual back-to-school chess tournament 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 in the food court of the KMCC on Ramstein. Contact Jack Woodfork at jack.woodfork@eu.dodea.edu for the pre-registration form, rules and other details.Tournament-day registration will run from […]

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News

VA, DOD provide training, job opportunities for transitioning military members in Europe

VA, DOD provide training, job opportunities for transitioning military members in Europe

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

For hundreds of military members separating or retiring from the military in Europe, the search for that first job as a civilian can be a challenge. So for the first time in Europe, the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs offer service members a career skills training opportunity to help them become VA employees through the Warrior Transition Advancement Course.

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Features

Winter is coming, 86th VRS is prepared

Winter is coming, 86th VRS is prepared

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

During spring, with the summer sun and sandy beaches filling Airmen’s thoughts, many might not be thinking about the winter season and what they need to do to prepare for it.

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News

Air Force senior leaders unveil new priorities

Air Force senior leaders unveil new priorities

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — In a recent letter to the total force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright released their new priorities and addressed issues Airmen face day to day. “For […]

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News

Senior Airman Eric Contreras, right, and Airman 1st Class Laura Carlson, 86th Communications Squadron systems acquisitions technicians, connect computers to the network for imaging Aug. 3 on Ramstein. Having the latest and greatest technology at their fingertips, service members have the assurance of a more secure machine and communication with the recent Microsoft Windows 10 update.

Transitioning to Windows 10

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

Every day the U.S. Air Force rallies in defense against enemy forces wishing to inflict harm, whether it’s through physical harm or via cyberattacks. As the advancement of technology expands, cyber security is more important than ever. The National Security Agency has directed all of the Department of Defense to […]

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Commentary

Making things right

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

It was a chilly spring evening as I was driving home after spending some time with friends. My wife, who was nine months pregnant at the time, was sleeping soundly in the passenger seat. My only concern at the moment was to bring her home as quickly and safely as possible.

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Features

Airman 1st Class Suneeta Sund, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician, practices CPR on a mannequin Aug. 3 on Ramstein. The 86th Medical Group hosts a CPR training course once a month for individuals who have prior certification in adult, child and infant CPR.

Want to teach CPR? 86 MDG offers courses

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

The 86th Medical Group conducted CPR training for personnel from squadrons Aug. 3 on Ramstein.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — August 11, 2017

July 31 8:27 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident on A-63 near Nieder-Olm. Aug 2 7:57 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Niederkirchen. 11:22 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Steinwenden. 12:57 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach. Aug 3 5:52 p.m.: […]

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News

Take Note — August 11, 2017

Protest at gate A small protest is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Saturday outside of Ramstein West Gate in the vicinity of the traffic circle. The event is projected to last 30 minutes and is expected to be peaceful in nature. Kapaun/Vogelweh traffic routing change On Aug. 25, traffic routes will […]

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Features

721 AMXS: Taking care of Airmen, families takes care of the mission

721 AMXS: Taking care of Airmen, families takes care of the mission

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

For the “Mission Movers” at the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the work can be tiring. As the busiest of the 521st Air Mobility Wing’s en route maintenance units, the Airmen often work hours upon hours to keep the mission moving. Working an extremely high tempo, the Airmen put in time, […]

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