Archive for December, 2018

Features, News

Sharing sorrow, progress through storytelling

Sharing sorrow, progress through storytelling

Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

While meditation, exercise and adhering to your normal routine are common checklist items on how to cope with a traumatic event, another method to reconcile the process is storytelling. Six Kaiserslautern Military Community members embraced this method during a U.S. Air Force Storytellers event on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 16. […]

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Features, News

Air Force fields next-generation CBRN protective masks

Air Force fields next-generation CBRN protective masks

by Kevin O’Neal,
Jennifer Farrell,
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hamblin,
Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Redfern,
Brian Brackens
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

In November, the Air Force completed fielding of an improved chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective mask for aircrew on rotary wing aircraft, allowing operational units to achieve full operational capability. This next-generation mask, also known as the Joint Service Aircrew Mask — Rotary Wing, replaces the Aircrew Eye and […]

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Features

Get ready: Tax season is almost here

Get ready: Tax season is almost here

Ramstein Law Center

As autumn fades, the most magical time of year approaches. The coming days bring excitement, resolutions, and celebrations large and small. It’s the most wonderful time of year. Tax season, of course! If that doesn’t sound exciting to you, perhaps this will hold your interest: did you know that the […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — December 7, 2018

November 26 9:06 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Langwieden November 27 11:55 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 1:32 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Mehlingen 4:41 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured private property on Kapaun Air Station 9:19 p.m.: Drunken operation of a […]

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News

Take Note — December 7, 2018

86 AW Retiree Activities Office closure The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office (RAO) will be closed from today through Jan. 1, 2019. RAO will open again on Jan. 2, 2019. B10 construction period The B10 at Pirmasens/Fehrbachtunnel will be reduced to one traffic lane only. The total construction period […]

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Features

Flight commanders: Leading charge

Flight commanders: Leading charge

Story and photos by
Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Approximately 16 company grade officers assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing and their geographically separated units attended the 521st AMOW flight commander’s course on Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. The course focused on training officers in flight commander positions to fill the […]

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Features

Air Force Safety Goes Mobile

Air Force Safety Goes Mobile

by Keith Wright
Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs

On Nov. 15, the Air Force Safety Center released a mobile version of the Airman Safety App enabling Airmen at installations Air Force wide to voluntarily report safety issues with their devices as they encounter them. A capability designed to advance the Airman Safety Action Program, this simple proactive tool […]

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Features

Airlifter of the Week: 86th LRS, Inbound Cargo NCOIC

Airlifter of the Week: 86th LRS, Inbound Cargo NCOIC

Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

An 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo non-commissioned officer in charge received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week on Nov. 21. The 86th Airlift Wing commander and command chief lauded U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dillion Matautia for his excellence in executing the Air Force’s mission across […]

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Features

Tree lighting kicks off Ramstein Holiday season

Tree lighting kicks off Ramstein Holiday season

by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

       

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Features

Staying vigilant through the holidays

Story and photo by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

The holiday season is upon us, with festivities such as Christmas markets, celebrations, concerts and other public gatherings. Though these activities are sources of fun and enjoyment, potential risk is always present. U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz force protection officials remind military personnel and their families to exercise caution and stay […]

December 6, 2018 ×