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Sandra NaglackWhat military branch did you serve in?: U.S. Air ForceWhen did you serve?: 1996-2001Were you in any conflicts?: Kosovo peacekeeping missionWhat is your current occupation?: Sixth grade social studies teacher at Ramstein Middle SchoolWhat did you learn from your experience in the military?: “I learned teamwork and discipline. The military opened my eyes to the many differences of the world, which helped me to better understand how very alike and different we all are.”

KMC members serving then, serving now

History of Veterans Day Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place Nov. 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, Nov. 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world […]

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Timbersport athlete Ben Hansen demonstrates how to perform a single buck. The single buck is referred to as the “misery whip” because of the physical toll a body endures while using it.

In a mist of wood chips

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Timbersports American National team visited 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen
Oct. 24.

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Photo by Senior Airman Jose L. LeonFamilies of deployed service members gather to bowl during the Deployed Families “Boo” Bowling Night Oct. 24 at the Vogelweh Bowling Center. The Airman & Family Readiness Center organized the bowling night as an opportunity for families to get together, build friendships and provide support.

Deployed family event

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven PriceAir Force Ball attendees dance the night away Oct. 26 on Ramstein. Celebrating the 66th birthday of the Air Force, this year’s ball featured the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band. The band played various music selections, including a special performance dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

Ramstein gets its kicks for Air Force 66th

           

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Spc. Juan D. Murriel (left) and Sgt. Wesley R. Ricketts, both human resource specialists with the 406th Human Resources Company, 7th Civil Support Command, process Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and civilians in support of exercise Unified Endeavor 14-1 Sept. 16 to Oct. 25 in Grafenwöhr. The multinational, joint exercise supports training of personnel who will deploy in support of the International Security Assurance Force mission in Afghanistan.

406th HR Co. supports exercise UE 14-1

Story and photo by Sgt. Daniel Friedberg
221st Public Affairs Detachment, 7th Civil Support Command, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 406th Human Resources Company, 7th Civil Support Command, based in Kaiserslautern, participated in exercise Unified Endeavor 14-1, providing critical support and training with multinational Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and civilians Sept. 16 to Oct. 25 here.

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Soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command prepare a mock casualty for transport during a training exercise Oct. 18 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

10th AAMDC Soldiers earn Combat Lifesaver certification

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. John Zumer
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

Medics play a vital role on today’s battlefield, treating the injured before their delivery to better equipped medical facilities.

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Courtesy photoIsaac Roosevelt, 86th Force Support Squadron resource management accounting technician, performs at the tryouts for the television show “The Voice of Germany,” Oct. 17 in Berlin. Roosevelt was selected to compete for a chance to win cash prizes and win the hearts of the fans and the people of the KMC.

Voice of the KMC

by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Former Army specialist Isaac Roosevelt, known on local television as “Mr. Funky,” works as an
accounting technician for the 86th Force Support Squadron on Ramstein.

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Retirees visit one of the informational booths set up for Retiree Appreciation Day Tuesday on Ramstein. Organizations from the KMC gathered to relay information about changes to programs and answer questions from the audience.

Retiree Appreciation Day information fair

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office held an information fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Ramstein Officers’ Club to celebrate Retiree Appreciation Day.

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Photo by Dijon RolleCommunity members and SKIES dancers move to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during a  choreographed flash mob at  the closing ceremony for the Red Ribbon Run Zombie Run Oct. 19 on Sembach Kaserne in Kaiserslautern. This 5K run is an annual event sponsored by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz.

KMC takes a stand against drugs, alcohol

                   

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Staff Sgts. Robert Hockenhull and James Gettis, 86th Force Support Squadron First-Term Airman Center instructors, prepare Airmen for the operational Air Force. FTAC is an eight-day course giving Airmen the foundation for beginning their career at Ramstein.

FTAC builds foundation for professional Airmen

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The basics, check. The training, check. Now, on to professionalism. From the intensity of basic military training to the countless hours of sitting in class gaining career knowledge, the time finally comes to use those skills and become military professionals.

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