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Adventure tour offers fun for families Sunday

Adventure tour offers fun for families Sunday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The village of Ransweiler in the Donnersberg area will host this year’s family event “Moscheltal Adventure Tour” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Ransweiler and other communities located in the valley called Moscheltal will offer a diversified entertaining program including historical craftsmanship presentations, exhibitions, musical performances and children’s activities. After […]

June 1, 2017 ×

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Germans observe Pentecost Sunday, Monday / Deidesheim holds traditional billy-goat auction Tuesday

Germans observe Pentecost Sunday, Monday / Deidesheim holds traditional billy-goat auction Tuesday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Germans will observe a religious holiday, “Pfingsten,” or Pentecost, Sunday and Monday. The religious fest takes its name from the Greek word “pentekoste” which means 50th. Christians celebrate Pentecost, also called Whitsun, the 50th day after Easter, because they believe that’s when God sent down His Holy Spirit.

June 1, 2017 ×

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Mark Your Calendar — June2, 2017

KMC Events » The 64th Annual Miesau Horse Show will take place Saturday through Monday on the horse track across from the swimming pool. More than 650 horses will participate in 39 different dressage and jumping contests. Highlight will be the “Torch Light Jumping” at 9:30 p.m., Sunday. » Otterberg and the […]

June 1, 2017 ×

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Community Corner — June 7, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center  MONDAY » Transition GPS Workshop-Separatees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop-Separatees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Sponsorship- Sponsoring in the KMC: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Blended Retirement System (BRS Related): 10 a.m. to noon, Hercules Theatre » Managing Your Money: 1:30 […]

June 1, 2017 ×

Features, News

Vigilance encouraged after Manchester attack

Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The attack in Manchester, England, this week is a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant in the face of terrorism, according to base officials.

May 25, 2017 ×

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron makes a low-level approach during a sortie in support of exercise Juniper Falcon May 14 at Nevatim Air Base, Israel.

US, Israeli Airmen fortify airlift capabilities

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

NEVATIM AIR BASE, Israel — Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft along with approximately 80 Total Force Airmen attached to the 37th Airlift Squadron, deployed to Israel in support of exercise Juniper Falcon from May 7 to 18.

May 25, 2017 ×

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U.S. Army Sgt. Brenda Contreras, 5th Quartermaster, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, pins a ribbon on Aviella, a special Olympian, May 19 on Ramstein. Aviella and the other students competing in the 2017 Spring Kaiserslautern Military Community Special Olympics received a volunteer to accompany them as a “buddy” throughout the day.

Airmen, Soldiers spring into action to support Special Olympics

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen, Soldiers, and civilians alike came together on Ramstein to support and cheer on their Olympians during the 2017 Spring Kaiserslautern Military Community Special Olympics, May 19. More than 70 students from various schools throughout the KMC competed in several events including a relay race, volleyball, basketball skills, hula hoop, […]

May 25, 2017 ×

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Take Note — May 26, 2017

Office closures The KMC Housing Office as well as the Furnishings Management Section will be closed June 5 and 15 due to German holidays. Blood drives The Armed Services Blood Program-Europe will conduct the following blood drives: Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., KMCC Food Court, Ramstein June 5: 10 […]

May 25, 2017 ×

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Jumping from the comfort zone

Jumping from the comfort zone

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It’s hard to step outside of your comfort zone. Some people occasionally step outside of it, tentatively trying a new experience. Others, like Tech. Sgt. Cortney Velez, boldly jumps out of it from 1,250 feet above.

May 25, 2017 ×

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‘Battle of Battleships’ builds community, morale

‘Battle of Battleships’ builds community, morale

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
May 25, 2017 ×