Archive for February, 2019

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English calendar of events 2019 now available

English calendar of events 2019 now available

by Window to Rheinland-Pfalz

The printed version of the 2019 English calendar of events for the Ramstein and Kaiserslautern area is now available at the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz” information counter at the KMCC on Ramstein Air Base and at the Ramstein Town Hall. Since 2011, 10,000 copies of the booklet are published each year […]

February 21, 2019 ×

Features, News

CMSAF Wright testifies before Congress on Air Force quality of life

CMSAF Wright testifies before Congress on Air Force quality of life

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright told members of Congress at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, that issues such as adequate base housing, reliable child care and other quality of life factors are “inextricably linked” to the service’s readiness. “Recruiting the best Airmen possible, training […]

February 14, 2019 ×

Features, News

Ready for the fight: WPC hosts missile defense exercise

Ready for the fight: WPC hosts missile defense exercise

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

The Warrior Preparation Center European Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center hosted a three-day, joint-service Integrated Air and Missile Defense exercise on Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Jan. 28 to 31. Approximately 60 participants from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and NATO affiliates collaborated in the exercise. “The exercise […]

February 14, 2019 ×

Features

Continue to serve: RAO office seeks new director

Continue to serve: RAO office seeks new director

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

The Kaiserslautern Military Community is seeking a volunteer director for the Retiree Activities Office, the volunteer-based organization that supports retirees, active-duty members, and spouses throughout the KMC. Col. Joseph Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, said the community needs an energetic, retired senior noncommissioned officer or officer to be the […]

February 14, 2019 ×

Features

Airmen encouraged to participate in Health Related Behaviors Survey

Airmen encouraged to participate in Health Related Behaviors Survey

by Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

Airmen are encouraged to participate in the online Health Related Behaviors Survey that will conclude on Feb. 28. The Defense Department asked the independent, non-profit RAND Corporation to design, field, and analyze the confidential web-based survey. Westat, the survey subcontractor, will assist with data collection. Service members were randomly selected […]

February 14, 2019 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Feb. 15, 2019

Feb. 5 7 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach 7:05 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries and disabling damages in Obernheim-Kirchenarnbach 9:29 a.m.: Failure to report a minor traffic collision in Langwieden 4:18 p.m.: Assault at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center 6:12 p.m.: Assault in Kaiserslautern Feb. 6 7:04 […]

February 14, 2019 ×

News

Take Note — Feb. 15, 2019

Estate claims Anyone having any claims on or obligations to the estate of Airman 1st Class Brian Bradford, assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, should contact the summary court officer, 2nd Lt. Tyler McGuire at DSN 479-4568 or commercially at 06371-46-4568. Door-to-door salesmen Living in […]

February 14, 2019 ×

Features

Service Secretaries link reform to greater lethality

Service Secretaries link reform to greater lethality

by Department of Defense

Army Secretary Mark T. Esper, Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer and Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson spoke about reform Feb. 8, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. “Reform is the means by which we free up time, money and manpower to do modernization and readiness […]

February 14, 2019 ×

Features

Bolado brings community together, honored as Airlifter of the Week

Bolado brings community together, honored as Airlifter of the Week

Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A civilian from the 86th Force Support Squadron was selected to be the Airlifter of Week Feb. 7, on Ramstein Air Base. Mr. Scott C. Lockard, 86th Airlift Wing vice director, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, coined Michael “Mike” Bolado, 86th FSS, director of Arts […]

February 14, 2019 ×

Features

86 AW command team visits GSUs

86 AW command team visits GSUs

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

       

February 14, 2019 ×