Archive for October, 2018

Features, News

KMC Passport Outreach Day

KMC Passport Outreach Day

Master Sgt. Renee Archambeau
786th Force Support Squadron

The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt and the Ramstein and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Passport Offices are scheduled to host a Passport Outreach Day Oct. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at building 2402 on Ramstein Air Base. Your local USO will also be there to support the event by […]

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Features, News

Professional Airlift: A team sport

Professional Airlift: A team sport

by Lt. Col. Jeremy Ponn
Commander, 76th Airlift Squadron

Just before 1 a.m. (7 p.m. EDT) on Saturday, Oct. 13, a Ramstein-assigned C-37 delivered Andrew Brunson to his first stop on a return trip to the United States. Brunson, a U.S. pastor who lived and ministered in Turkey, had been held by the Turkish judiciary for two years following […]

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News

Current KMC Off-Limits List

Off-limits establishments and individuals within the KMC as of Sept. 25 U.S. Forces personnel are prohibited from entering establishments or conducting business with the below firms, individuals, and organizations, except as required by official business. U.S. Forces military members who violate this prohibition are subject to punishment under the Uniform […]

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Features

Berlin hosts NATO-Industry Forum

Berlin hosts NATO-Industry Forum

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The NATO-Industry Forum is the primary venue for strategic dialogue with the defence and security industry on NATO capability planning and development. Sponsored by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Forum is co-organised by Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General André Lanata, and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, Mr. […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — October 19, 2018

October 8 7:18 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Waldmohr. 2:05 p.m.: Larceny of secured private property in Kaiserslautern. 11:21 p.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Landstuhl. October 9 7:37 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic collision, operating a USAREUR-plated vehicle without a USAREUR license […]

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News

Take Note — October 19, 2018

B37 detour The B37 between Hochspeyer and Frankenstein will be blocked for traffic until Oct. 24 due to surface renewal. A detour will be indicated by road signs. Motorists are asked for their understanding and to apply necessary caution while driving around the detour. B10 construction period The B10 at […]

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Features

Ramstein Airmen assist French forces with Super Hercules transition

Ramstein Airmen assist French forces with Super Hercules transition

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In today’s coalition environment, developing strong ties between partner nations is of utmost importance. Team Ramstein Airmen worked with French airmen to pass along valuable information and tactics in regards to the French air force’s newest C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Fry, 37th Airlift Squadron […]

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Features, Health

Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Stay vigilant for African Swine Fever

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Scientists recently found wild boar in Belgium, roughly 37 miles from the German border, which tested positive for a deadly illness, African Swine Fever. The virus, which is only transmitted between pigs and their wild relatives, poses no risk to humans, but is 100 percent fatal to swine. Seeing as […]

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Features

How to pursue a career in cybersecurity

86th Communications Squadron Wing
Cybersecurity Office

The number of cybersecurity jobs across the nation outpaces the number of people qualified to fill them. The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing each year. The current cybersecurity workforce is expected to need an additional 1.8 million workers by 2022, which is a 20 percent increase from 2015 […]

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Features

US Army Europe: Modernizing at the tip of the spear

US Army Europe: Modernizing at the tip of the spear

by Spc. Kelsey VanFleet
U.S. Army Europe

The European theater is an ever-changing landscape requiring constant adaptation to defend U.S. allies and deter potential aggression. To stay ready, U.S. Army Europe is focused on modernizing by exploring new technology, fielding upgraded equipment and adding additional capabilities. The fielding of next generation combat vehicles is one of the […]

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