Archive for September, 2018

Features

Remembering 9/11 on Ramstein

Remembering 9/11 on Ramstein

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

Members from the 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron booster club and other U.S. service members gathered together on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 11, to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and all service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the subsequent global war on terror. U.S. Airmen, friends, and […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — September 21, 2018

September 10 1:30 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Landstuhl September 11 No significant events to report September 12 7:59 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Kaiserslautern 8:20 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Kaiserslautern 5:03 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages on A6 direction Saarbruecken […]

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News

Take Note — September 14, 2018

Traffic pattern change at Ramstein East Gate As of Sept. 20, pattern changes at the Ramstein Air Base East Gate have taken effect. Of note, the left turn into the East Gate was previously the priority flow of traffic. The left turn will no longer be the priority and must […]

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Features

Don’t be a victim: Protect yourself from cyber crime

Don’t be a victim: Protect yourself from cyber crime

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

There is an epic battle raging worldwide which transcends every national boundary — and everyone is involved whether they know it or not. It is the war in cyberspace: a realm many experts are calling the newest battlefield. This war is not fought with guns or cannons, but with technology […]

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Features

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

USAG RP Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards and Command Sgt. Maj. Brett Waterhouse paid respects to those who perished at the 1982 Mannheim airshow at a ceremony, Sept. 11. Photo by Sgt. Brittanyanne Cullip

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Features

86th Maintenance Group: Getting aircraft in the air

86th Maintenance Group: Getting aircraft in the air

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, performed unusual repairs following a resupply mission to Libya, Aug. 14. On the way back to Ramstein, loadmasters noticed a leak in the aileron boost pack which caused hydraulic fluid to spray the inside of the aircraft. The […]

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Features

Carpathian Summer 2018: Dropping cargo over Romania

Carpathian Summer 2018: Dropping cargo over Romania

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

       

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Features, News

New commander uses experience to lead Europe’s largest garrison

New commander uses experience to lead Europe’s largest garrison

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
USAG RP IMCOM Public Affairs

The responsibility of leading a sizable garrison encompassing 29 sites on 10,307 acres and more than 2,000 people would be daunting for anyone — unless you are U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards, who brings more than 22 years of experience and leadership to the garrison team […]

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Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation — September 21, 2018

Baumholder Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 816, 485-7182 or 06783-6-7182. Thu. to Mon. 10. a.m. to 6 p.m., Tue. & Wed. closed. https://baumholder.armymwr.com Oktoberfest Express Saturday Sit back and enjoy the festivities as you sip on a beer. In addition to the food, drink and festivities available in the […]

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Sports

Kaiserslautern, Ramstein net tennis wins

Kaiserslautern, Ramstein net tennis wins

Stories and photos by
Thomas Warner
contributing writer

The Kaiserslautern tennis squads traveled south of the Alps last weekend to Italy and played against Vicenza and Naples in a triangular match event. The Raider girls defeated both opponents by equal 7-2 scores to remain perfect on this season, while the Raider boys’ also won twice to stay undefeated. […]

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