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Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

The Air Force announced 10 Airman leadership qualities which are now being integrated into a new feedback tool, for officers in the grades of O-1 through O-6 and senior noncommissioned officers in the grades of E-7 through E-9, to facilitate discussion between rater and ratee. The qualities, found in the […]

February 5, 2021 ×

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Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top […]

January 29, 2021 ×

Health, News

Prevent delay, update TRICARE today

Prevent delay, update TRICARE today

Out of the nearly 3,000 service members who arrived at Ramstein Air Base, in 2020, more than 450 members and their families have not enrolled in the TRICARE Overseas Program. Checking off this simple administrative task can save time and money in the long run. While members must perform a […]

January 29, 2021 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter

January 18 Nothing significant to report January 19 6:07 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Kaiserslautern 6:16 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Steinwenden 7:16 p.m.: Larceny of government property in Landstuhl January 20 11:35 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 9:17 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern January 21 1:05 p.m.: Operating […]

January 29, 2021 ×

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86 AW commander announces new mission, vision, lines of effort

86 AW commander announces new mission, vision, lines of effort

In a letter to Ramstein Airmen, Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and 86th AW Command Chief Hope Skibitsky outlined a new mission, vision, and lines of effort.

January 29, 2021 ×

Commentary

Commentary: leading through adversity

Commentary: leading through adversity

Am I the only one that thought 2020 was a crazy, yet revealing year? From the COVID-19 pandemic, the wildfires that plagued Australia, the missile attack on Balad Air Base, the untimely death of the great Kobe Bryant, to the numerous protests of the racial injustice that struck the United […]

January 29, 2021 ×

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Military tax services available through Military OneSource

Military tax services available through Military OneSource

Filing taxes can be a daunting task every year, but the Defense Department has helpful resources for active-duty service members and their families, and it’s all free through Military OneSource beginning today. Tax services for the military — also known as MilTax — is DOD’s approved tax-filing and tax-support service […]

January 22, 2021 ×

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Department of the Air Force offers limited ADSC waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE

Department of the Air Force offers limited ADSC waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE

The Department of the Air Force will implement several voluntary officer and enlisted force management programs for fiscal year 2021, including an expanded PALACE CHASE program and limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers. These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window […]

January 22, 2021 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – January 22, 2021

January 11 1:48 a.m.: General order violation on Vogelweh Family Housing January 12 9:06 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Huetschenhausen 11:40 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Kaiserslautern 1:10 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach January 13 12:11 p.m.: Larceny of government property on Vogelweh Family Housing January 14 7:50 a.m.: […]

January 22, 2021 ×

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during his on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.  During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

President Biden sworn in on January 20

President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S., Jan. 20. The Inauguration is a time-honored tradition where the president is sworn in and delivers a speech outlining priorities during his term.

January 22, 2021 ×