Archive for March, 2020

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News

Team Ramstein leadership hosted a virtual town hall March 16 to provide updates on COVID-19 within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Leaders and subject matter experts from Public Health, base schools, the Base Exchange and commissary addressed challenges associated with combating the pandemic and how to correctly practice social distancing.Graphic by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes

Ramstein virtual town hall updates KMC, focuses on responsive measures

In an effort to address growing concerns associated with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, Team Ramstein is taking measures to safeguard our workforce and their families as well as preserving combat capability as joint warfighters.

March 19, 2020 ×

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel-Ira Willis, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, operates a truck-mounted crane during a two-week crane course at Ramstein Air Base, March 11. The 435th Construction Training Squadron hosted the course. Willis was tested on his ability to maneuver a 600-lb barrel through a series of cones.

Precision, patience pay off

Instructors from the 435th Construction Training Squadron conducted a two-week course on truck-mounted crane operations March 2-13.

March 19, 2020 ×

News

U.S. Security Forces Airmen within the United States Air Forces in Europe Command move to the next station on day one of the USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, March 4. The team of three alternated between jogging and walking in order to save time on their final score. Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado

27 Airmen compete to be named 2020 USAFE Defender Challenge champs

Twenty-seven security forces members within the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa competed in the 2020 USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, March 4-6.

March 19, 2020 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter

March 9 7:35 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaisers­lautern 9:50 a.m.: Major traffic collision on A6 direction toward Ramstein-Miesenbach March 10 9:45 a.m.: Larceny of government property in Oberstaufenbach 12:10 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 3:04 p.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern March 13 2 […]

March 19, 2020 ×

KMC Notices, News

The housing hype

MILITARY STOP MOVEMENT “Your Concern Is Our Concern” so keep in mind that the KMC Housing Office offers solutions to your housing needs and can assist you with the latest information — no matter what unique situation you may find yourself faced with!  If your upcoming PCS will possibly be […]

March 19, 2020 ×

KMC Notices, Take Note

TAKE NOTE

COVID-19 updates for KMC Personnel looking for updated information regarding coronavirus and changes to base facilities can visit www.ramstein.af.mil/COVID-19/ ATTENTION ALL RETIREES and SURVIVING SPOUSES The 86 AW Retiree Activities Office (RAO) is closed until further notice. For urgent situations (until we re-open our doors) that would normally be addressed […]

March 19, 2020 ×

Features

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, addresses members attending an Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off event at Ramstein Air Base, March 9. The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for charities that provide support to Air Force members in need.

AFAF 2020 kicks off at Ramstein

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community came together for an Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off event at the Enlisted Club, Ramstein Air Base, March 9.

March 19, 2020 ×

Community

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander Col. Jason Edwards and wife Jackie (left), along with Command Sgt. Maj. Brett Waterhouse and wife Christina (right), share a moment with Gold Star family members Mary Aguiree-Garza (foreground), Marjorie Simon-Meinefeld and Sgt. 1st Class James Madden at the Gold Star Mothers and Families Day Luncheon Sept. 27, 2019, in Kaiserslautern. The Survivor Outreach Services program keeps survivors continually linked to the Army family through information, services and outreach in a supportive environment. Photo by Stefan Alford

Survivors find easier access to Army installations

Certain Gold Star and next-of-kin survivors are expected to find it easier to visit Army installations since a new process went into effect in January.

March 19, 2020 ×

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U.S. Air Force Airmen use a hydraulic tool to remove stakes from the ground during a mobile aircraft arresting system training course at Ramstein Air Base, March 11. Airmen learned how far apart to plant their stakes in order to keep the arresting system foundation secured. The training taught Airmen how to effectively build and use mobile aircraft arresting systems, which are used to rapidly decrease the speed of aircraft as they land.

435th CRS helps sharpen civil engineer squadrons

U.S. Air Force Airmen use a hydraulic tool to remove stakes from the ground during a mobile aircraft arresting system training course at Ramstein Air Base, March 11. Airmen learned how far apart to plant their stakes in order to keep the arresting system foundation secured.

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