Archive for January, 2018

Schools

Innovative Ideas Receive $mart Money in DoDEA Europe’s East District

by Department of Defense Education Activity Europe

The Department of Defense Dependents Education Europe East District Superintendent’s Office awarded more than $58,000 to support innovative teaching and learning models. $mart Money was conceived as a motivational agent to allow inspired educators to develop and implement innovative methods and practices for teaching and learning in their classrooms. Dr. […]

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Features

Tripwire: Remembering fallen heroes

Tripwire: Remembering fallen heroes

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

  Weighted barbells slam to the ground with bangs and clanks, as sweat drips onto them from the exhausted faces overhead. With no time lost the barbell is jerked up once more for another repetition. Thirty-six warrior Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, and U.S. […]

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Features

In awe of human potential: SERE psychologist shares experiences

In awe of human potential: SERE psychologist shares experiences

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

“Humans are very resilient,” said the red-haired, uniformed woman. “People are a lot stronger than they think they are, and have the capacity to endure horrific circumstances through the sheer will to survive.” Maj. Neysa Etienne has seen people endure some of the worst situations. She is the 86th Medical […]

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Features, News

USAF depends on Foreign Area Officers to strengthen security cooperation

by the International Affairs Specialist Team
Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense and the Air Force have placed renewed emphasis on professionalizing the security cooperation enterprise, as indicated in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. This decision highlights defense leadership’s resolve to more effectively build alliances with international partners. In his October letter […]

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News

Take Note — Jan. 12, 2018

Estate claims Anyone having any claims on or obligations to the estate of Spc. Matthew Kocher, 317th Support Maintenance Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, should contact the summary court martial officer, 2nd Lt. Ryan K Lindeman at 531-4386. New process, new hours The Ramstein Visitor Control Center recently changed […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 4 9:29 a.m.: Vandalism in Ramstein-Miesenbach Jan. 5 7:17 p.m.: Damage to private property in Morlautern 8:05 a.m.: Damage to government property on Ramstein Air Base Jan. 6 12:38 a.m.: Unlawful entry, disorderly conduct and drunkenness at Ramstein Lodging 3:58 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Kaiserslautern 7:58 […]

January 11, 2018 ×

Features, News

Ramstein members make new goals for the new year

Ramstein members make new goals for the new year

Photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer

       

January 11, 2018 ×

Features

Small base, big mission: Morón Air Base enables the fight

Small base, big mission: Morón Air Base enables the fight

Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

MORÓN AIR BASE, Spain — In Sevilla, Spain, a small base is operating with a big mission: supporting military aircraft and personnel during contingencies so they can reach their destinations within Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Morón Air Base is a special, flexible base which expands from a skeleton […]

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Features

Leadership development seminar

Leadership development seminar

Photos by Spc. Dashaad Boyd

   

January 11, 2018 ×

Features, Health

Medically ready to be mission ready

Medically ready to be mission ready

by Shireen Bedi
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness at all times. What many may not realize is that medical readiness is a multi-layered, collaborative approach among many Air Force Medical Service teams to ensure […]

January 11, 2018 ×