News

News

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a mission over the Black Sea, Jan. 14, 2021. U.S. military operations in the Black Sea enhance regional stability, combined readiness and capability with our NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

USAFE completes CJADC2 demonstration

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, in conjunction with the Department of the Air Force’s Chief Architect’s Office, conducted a Combined, Joint All-Domain Command and Control demonstration this past week.

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Department of the Air Force to allow shorts for maintainers, updates variety of uniform options

Department of the Air Force to allow shorts for maintainers, updates variety of uniform options

Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance. “These options came directly from feedback from the field through the virtual uniform board and feedback from commands in the field,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air […]

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US bombers arrive in Norway for first time, demonstrating Transatlantic Link

US bombers arrive in Norway for first time, demonstrating Transatlantic Link

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at the Norwegian Air Base in Oerland for the first time in both Allies’ history, on Feb. 22. The United States and Norway will conduct joint training to demonstrate transatlantic interoperability. These missions help build an understanding and further bolster the partnership between […]

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News

Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders

Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders

After four years of review, the Department of the Air Force publication reduction initiative introduced in 2017 by then Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson is nearing a close. In a letter dated Aug. 29, 2018, the Air Force secretary, chief of staff and chief master sergeant explained the […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

February 22 7:13 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates on Kapaun AS 10:18 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates in Ramstein-Miesenbach February 23 5:03 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle in Landstuhl 9:30 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle in Landstuhl 9:45 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates on Kapaun AS 10:40 a.m.: […]

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News

Gen. Harrigian: Building muscle memory combining forces for NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense

Gen. Harrigian: Building muscle memory combining forces for NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense

Commanders from Allied Air Command alongside colleagues from NATO Maritime Command and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO participated in a scenario-based tabletop exercise, February 16-17. The focus for the exercise was the current Integrated Air and Missile Defense mission and how to adapt new systems in defense of the […]

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Community, News

Virtual town hall answers community questions

Virtual town hall answers community questions

Amidst a downward trend in local COVID-19 cases, the 86th Airlift Wing command team hosted a virtual town hall to discuss the current situation and answer questions from the community via the Ramstein Official Facebook page Feb. 18. Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th AW commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

February 15 12:25 a.m.: General order violation on Kapaun AS 12 p.m.: Damage to personal property on Kapaun AS February 16 3:11 a.m.: Arson/damage to private property in Ramstein-Miesenbach 10:54 a.m.: Article 92/failure to obey a lawful order operating a vehicle on expired registration on Vogelweh AB 1:47 p.m.: Major […]

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Commentary

Leading through grief

Leading through grief

“Why am I so sad today?” a leader remarked in the middle of a meeting. We were discussing the updated pandemic restrictions, how to lead in this challenging environment and how to instill some hope. His comment reflected a common emotion; this feeling of sadness and hopelessness, despite that everything […]

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Education, News

Students walk to school on Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. In-person classes resumed for many Department of Defense Education Activity students after a recent lockdown requiring remote learning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Beatrice M. Brown)

In-person classes resume for many KMC students

Many DODEA students in the KMC attended class in person Monday, Feb. 22. This was the first day students were welcomed back to physical classrooms after remote learning was initiated to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

February 26, 2021 ×