Archive for August, 2018

Lifestyle

Was ist los? Aug. 17, 2018

Was ist los? Aug. 17, 2018

  Open Workshop Aug. 19 Elmstein, Wappenschmiede Wappenschmiede Elmstein, a 200-year-old blacksmith workshop, is opening their doors to demonstrate their craft to young and old visitors on August 19 from 11 a.m. Admission is free, donations are welcome. For more information go to militaryingermany.com/event/elmstein/all — Photo by Kolbakova Olga / […]

August 16, 2018 ×

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar — August 17, 2018

KMC Dog Jog: The next Family and MWR Sports & Fitness fun run is all about the dogs of our military community, and the humans who love them. On Aug. 25, bring your furry family member to the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Special Event Center. Registration is open from 8 to 9 […]

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Features, News

Ramstein Airmen arrive in Poland for bilateral training

Ramstein Airmen arrive in Poland for bilateral training

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

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland —Ap­proxi­mately 100 U.S. Airmen and three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft arrived in Poland, July 30, for a bilateral exercise with the Polish air force. The aircraft and Airmen are assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing. U.S. Army Soldiers from the […]

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News

Ramstein, Aviano Airmen provide training for Romanian air force

Ramstein, Aviano Airmen provide training for Romanian air force

Story and photos by
Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

BORCEA AIR BASE, Romania — Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron at Ramstein Air Base and Airmen assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, combined their knowledge and experience to provide training to Romanian air force personnel at Borcea Air Base, Romania, July […]

August 9, 2018 ×

Health

Summary of 2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Summary of 2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

by 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight
86th Medical Group

The 86th Medical Group’s Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight is pleased to present Ramstein Air Base’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report, which is required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Con­fi­dence Report required by the Environmental Protection Agency in the continental U.S., is designed to inform you about […]

August 9, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — August 10, 2018

July 30 7:58 a.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Kaiserslautern 12:14 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Hohenecken 6:19 p.m.: Shoplifting at Vogelweh Commissary 9 p.m.: Animal neglect at Vogelweh Commissary 9:39 p.m.: Loud noise complaint on Vogelweh Family Housing July 31 8:52 a.m.: Larceny of […]

August 9, 2018 ×

News

Take Note — August 10, 2018

Vogelweh Reports and Analysis Office hours change The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron Reports and Analysis section, Bldg. 2067, Rm. 118, will have new customer service office hours starting Aug. 10. The new hours will be Mon. through Thu., 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fri.  7:30 a.m.  to 12 […]

August 9, 2018 ×

News

DoD Policy Chief urges U.S.-Russian collaboration on mutual-interest issues

DoD Policy Chief urges U.S.-Russian collaboration on mutual-interest issues

by Terri Moon Cronk
Department of Defense News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s chief policy maker addressed the Aspen Security Forum about the need for the United States and Russia to seek common collaboration on issues of national security concern as such opportunities might arise. In Aspen, Colorado, John C. Rood, undersecretary for defense for policy, said of the […]

August 9, 2018 ×

Health

FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental, vision plans today

FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental, vision plans today

by TRICARE Communications

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. Now is a good time to become familiar with FEDVIP options. FEDVIP 2019 plans and rates will be online in the […]

August 9, 2018 ×

News

Support your community — Volunteer at the Ramstein Bazaar

Support your community — Volunteer at the Ramstein Bazaar

Courtesy of Ramstein Bazaar

Everyone can help give back to the Kaiserslautern Military Community by volunteering at the Ramstein Bazaar. The Ramstein Bazaar is not only the world’s largest military bazaar, it is also an amazing fundraising event. Each year, proceeds from the Ramstein Bazaar are distributed throughout the community. Last year’s Bazaar raised […]

August 9, 2018 ×