Archive for December, 2019

Features

U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Iturri, laboratory technician, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, prepares laboratory samples for testing, Oct. 28. Iturri, a Tampa, Florida native, was recently selected to earn a commission as an Army Nurse Corps officer through the Army Medical Department’s Enlisted to Commissioning Program, a reflection of the moral character Iturri has exhibited throughout her service.

LRMC lab tech aims to inspire with service

Growing up in Central Florida, Vanessa Iturri wasn’t sure what she wanted in life — but she knew she wanted more.

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Lifestyle

Mark your Calendar – December 2019

KMC A Gatsby New Year: “… I like large parties. They’re so intimate.” Welcome the New Year in Gatsby style complete with appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight. Party starts Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. Be a good sport and wear your Gatsby best to celebrate New Year’s in […]

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Events, Lifestyle

Dec 31 Kottweiler-Schwanden Every year in the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, the Kottweiler-Schwanden sports club holds its traditional New Year’s Eve Run. Starting point for the 10-km race (6.2 miles) is the Sulzbachhalle. As in previous years, several hundred runners are expected to join the fun. For a small entry fee, runners of all ages can participate. For more information go to militaryingermany.com/event/run-3

WAS IST LOS? Cultural Highlights

EVENTS » Mittelbrunn, Christmas Market. Dec. 21. militaryingermany.com/event/mittelbrunn » Kaiserslautern, Culture Market. Until December 22. militaryingermany.com/event/culture-2 » Kaiserslautern, Christmas Market. Until December 23. militaryingermany.com/event/market-5 » Kaiserslautern, New Year’s Market. Dec. 27 to 30. militaryingermany.com/event/new » Kottweiler-Schwanden, 47th New Year’s Eve Race. militaryingermany.com/event/run-3 » Kaiserslautern, Christmas Circus. Until Jan. 5. militaryingermany.com/event/circus […]

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News

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Rymer, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron aerial port journeyman, takes a break while operating a telehandler during Hybrid Airman training at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 7. A telehandler unloads rapid-setting concrete sacks from a warehouse trailer and places them in a designated location for ease-of-use.

‘Hybrid Airman’ training enhances 435 CRG mission

The 435th Contingency Response Group conducted Hybrid Airman training at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 7, to instill cross-functional knowledge across its units.

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News

Rehabilitation specialists from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center recently participated in a joint medical training exercise with their counterparts in the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence at a military hospital in Lviv, Ukraine, in efforts to build key relationships and increase levels of interoperability.

LRMC staff targets to improve relationships, patient care with Ukrainian counterparts

Rehabilitation specialists from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center recently participated in a joint medical training exercise with their counterparts in the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence at a military hospital in Lviv, Ukraine, in efforts to build key relationships and increase levels of interoperability.

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News

U.S. Air Force Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructors and Botswana air arm students pose for a photo as part of the African Military Education Program over the summer of 2019 in Botswana. Kisling NCOA is partnering with the Botswana air arm to help stand up their first NCOA by developing instructors and content for future use. Courtesy photo

Kisling NCOA partners with Botswana air arm

When Airmen hear of an enlisted professional military education school, they typically think of an Air Force-only school with a narrow mission scope.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

December 2 9:15 a.m.: Larceny of private property on Vogelweh 10:15 a.m.: Major traffic collision on BAB62, off-ramp of Huetschenhausen 10:42 p.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Kaiserslautern December 3 5:09 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 7 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern December 4 5:43 p.m.: Fleeing […]

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Take Note

TAKE NOTE

RAO director, KMC retiree council co-chair needed The Retiree Activities Office, a volunteer-based organization that supports retirees, active-duty members, and spouses throughout the KMC, has an immediate opening for a new director.  The RAO functions as a liaison between the retiree population and the 86th AW commander.  Separately, the KMC […]

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KMC Notices

The Housing Hype

Military Family Housing Waste Calendar 2020 Reuse and recycling are key to tackling Europe’s waste problem and to foster a more circular economy. The MFH Office has released the 2020 Waste Calendar. If you have not received your copy, please contact the KMC Housing Facilities Section to update your email […]

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Features

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Mrkonja, Deployment Transition Center lodging manager and vehicle control officer, inspects a vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 25. As a member of the DTC, Mrkonja helps provide critical reintegration skills and decompression opportunities for service members returning home after deployment.

Airlifter of the Week: Ramstein deployed Airman helps those coming home

An Airman from the Deployment Transition Center was awarded Airlifter of the Week on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 25.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, congratulated Senior Airman Eric Mrkonja, DTC lodging manager and vehicle control officer, for his work with deployed service members returning home.

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