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Retiree Appreciation Day: Thanking those who have served

Retiree Appreciation Day: Thanking those who have served

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

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community paused and reflected on the service of more than 2 million retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, during Retiree Appreciation Day on Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 18. American retirees in the local area were able to come to the event to voice opinions, […]

October 25, 2018 ×

Features, Health

Smile, it’s dental hygiene month

Smile, it’s dental hygiene month

By Gabrielle Fiorella
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Ramstein Dental Clinic is promoting Dental Hygiene Month for the month of October. Dental Hygiene month is an effort to celebrate the work dental hygienists do and helps raise awareness on the importance of good oral health. “This year, the clinic is focusing on four routines that can […]

October 25, 2018 ×

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Ramstein Elementary Annual Fall Fitness Walk

Ramstein Elementary Annual Fall Fitness Walk

 

October 25, 2018 ×

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

by Master Sgt. Mary Grace Martin
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Kisling NCO Academy

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated each October to educate communities about disability employment issues and embrace the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.  NDEAM is a reminder a diverse workforce includes individuals with sensory, physical, and mental conditions.  This year’s theme is “America’s Workforce: Empowering […]

October 25, 2018 ×

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Staying safe online in workplace

by 86th Communications Squadron
Wing Cybersecurity Office

When you are on the job – whether it’s at a corporate office, local restaurant, healthcare provider, academic institution, or government agency ‒ your organization’s online safety and security are a responsibility we all share, and as the lines between our work and daily lives become increasingly blurred, it is […]

October 25, 2018 ×

Features, Lifestyle

Largest Army Bazaar in Europe opens Nov. 2

Largest Army Bazaar in Europe opens Nov. 2

By Katharina Wons
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs Office volunteer

The upcoming U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Holiday Bazaar will be the largest Army Bazaar in Europe with 125 vendors and sponsors from all over the world, Nov. 2 – 4. European bazaars were first introduced to the community as fundraisers in the 1960s. At […]

October 25, 2018 ×

Features, News

KMC Passport Outreach Day

KMC Passport Outreach Day

Master Sgt. Renee Archambeau
786th Force Support Squadron

The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt and the Ramstein and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Passport Offices are scheduled to host a Passport Outreach Day Oct. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at building 2402 on Ramstein Air Base. Your local USO will also be there to support the event by […]

October 18, 2018 ×

Features, News

Professional Airlift: A team sport

Professional Airlift: A team sport

by Lt. Col. Jeremy Ponn
Commander, 76th Airlift Squadron

Just before 1 a.m. (7 p.m. EDT) on Saturday, Oct. 13, a Ramstein-assigned C-37 delivered Andrew Brunson to his first stop on a return trip to the United States. Brunson, a U.S. pastor who lived and ministered in Turkey, had been held by the Turkish judiciary for two years following […]

October 18, 2018 ×

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Berlin hosts NATO-Industry Forum

Berlin hosts NATO-Industry Forum

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The NATO-Industry Forum is the primary venue for strategic dialogue with the defence and security industry on NATO capability planning and development. Sponsored by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Forum is co-organised by Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General André Lanata, and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, Mr. […]

October 18, 2018 ×

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Ramstein Airmen assist French forces with Super Hercules transition

Ramstein Airmen assist French forces with Super Hercules transition

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

In today’s coalition environment, developing strong ties between partner nations is of utmost importance. Team Ramstein Airmen worked with French airmen to pass along valuable information and tactics in regards to the French air force’s newest C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Fry, 37th Airlift Squadron […]

October 18, 2018 ×