Archive for May, 2018

Sports

Sports Shorts — May 11, 2018

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Army garrisons worldwide celebrate the annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign! USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR has a variety of activities to support this campaign throughout the month of May. Attend one of these activities to earn your special Strong […]

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Sports

Ramstein hitting on all cylinders

Ramstein hitting on all cylinders

by Thomas Warner
contributing writer

Anchored by a two-hit pitching shutout from Kaleb Bellew in the opener, Ramstein swept a baseball doubleheader over Spangdahlem last weekend. The scores were 16-0 and 15-6, leaving Ramstein as the DODEA Division I frontrunner with two weekends of baseball remaining. Ramstein plays at Lakenheath this weekend, then at Kaiserslautern to end the regular season prior to the Europeans tournament.

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? — May 11, 2018

Was ist los? — May 11, 2018

      EVENTS Kaiserslautern, Lego Exhibition. Until October 31. militaryingermany.com/event/lego Bad Duerkheim, Oldtimer Fly-in. May 11 to 13. militaryingermany.com/event/fly-in Gumbsheim, Gumbsheimer Kerb. May 11 to 14. militaryingermany.com/event/kerb Baumholder, Herb Market. May 12. militaryingermany.com/event/baumholder Koenigsbach-Neustadt, May Fair. May 12 and 13. militaryingermany.com/event/weinland Kirchheimbolanden, May market. May 12 to 14. militaryingermany.com/event/maimarkt […]

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Lifestyle

Mark your Calendar — May 11, 2018

Events 2018 Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 24. Mrs. Joan Salter will speak on her and her family’s experience during and after WWII. All KMC Personnel are invited to attend the event at the Ramstein Officer’s Club at 1 p.m., May 24.Joan Slater was three months old when Belgium was […]

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Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — May 11, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Key Spouse Initial Training: 4 to 7 p.m. TUESDAY Key Spouse Initial Training: 4 to 7 p.m. Reintegration Briefing: 1 to 2 p.m., IDRC […]

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News

A Spanish aerobatic demonstration team flies in formation while a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base sits on display April 25 during the Berlin Air and Trade Show. The Berlin Air and Trade Show provides a medium for U.S. and allied nations to exchange information and enhance interoperability.

US, allies kick off Berlin Air and Trade Show

Story and photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. military members and government officials joined NATO allies to exhibit aerospace capabilities at an international aerospace event in Berlin, April 25.

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News

Col. Bradley Spears, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing vice commander, spoke to current and upcoming leadership within the 521st AMOW during the Squadron Leadership Orientation Course on Ramstein Air Base, April 20. The course focused on 521st AMOW’s strategic priorities of developing Airmen and enhancing partnerships.

521st AMOW hosts Squadron Leadership Orientation Course

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted their second annual Squadron Leadership Orientation Course for incoming wing, group and squadron commanders, directors of operation, and superintendents at Ramstein Air Base, April 15-20. The course focused on the 521st AMOW’s strategic priorities of developing Airmen and enhancing partnerships through the execution […]

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News

Ramstein newcomers compete in Amazing Base

Ramstein newcomers compete in Amazing Base

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Sara Voigt 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members new to Ramstein showed up ready to compete at the base’s first ever Amazing Base event on Ramstein Air Base, April 24.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — May 4, 2018

Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

April 23 8:58 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident and damaging government property on Vogelweh Main Base. 11:14 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle at an unknown location. 4:01 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Bann. 4:11 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident […]

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News

Take Note — May 4, 2018

The Ramstein Mudder The Ramstein Mudder returns this year at the field between the Northside Chapel and the Commissary. The event begins at 7 a.m. May 24. Registration is now open for DoD ID cardholders. Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a8a82ca7f49-ramstein or click the Mudder icon on www.Ramstein.af.mil. Parking discs needed In […]

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