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Southside Gym no-shows: Why?

When the pandemic began, public places, such as the Southside Fitness Center, closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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June 22 7:45 a.m.: Larceny of government and private property in Ramstein-Miesenbach 10:49 a.m.: Communicating a threat in Mackenbach 9:29 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Rodenbach June 23 3:09 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern 5:40 p.m.: Driving while impaired, causing a major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 10:45 […]

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Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, left, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General chief of medical operations and Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, were guests during a podcast from Dover Air Force Base’s Bedrock Innovation Lab, June 26, 2020, at Dover AFB, Del. Hogg and Kolczynski talked to podcast listeners about COVID-19, innovation and leadership from their perspectives.

Air Force surgeon general talks about COVID-19, innovation, leadership

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.  — Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Air Force Surgeon General chief of medical operations, toured and learned about the Transport Isolation System aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, June 26.

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Graphic by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes

Ramstein says “RIP” to RIP line

While COVID-19 virtual town halls will soon be a distant memory, 86th Airlift Wing leaders took a final opportunity June 19 to go “live” via the Ramstein Facebook page and provide updates to the Ramstein community.

June 25, 2020 ×

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Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass was selected June 19 to become the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, becoming the first woman in history to serve as the highest ranking noncommissioned member of a U.S. military service. U.S. Air Force photo

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass was selected June 19 to become the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, becoming the first woman in history to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned member of a U.S. military service.

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June 15 4:02 p.m.: Larceny of government property in Ramstein-Miesenbach 6:12 p.m.: Driving under the influence of alcohol in Landstuhl 9:20 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Katzweiler 9:38 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a traffic collision in Landstuhl June 16 9:09 p.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern June 17 […]

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Education, News

Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy staff test the virtual platforms for the upcoming online professional military education course at Kapaun Air Station, June 12. The academy cadre has been preparing to transition from their in-residence course to a virtual platform due to COVID-19 restrictions, and began the first online course in Europe June 15.

Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy goes virtual due to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, cadre at the Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, opened their virtual doors for the first online class in Europe on June 15.

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The Department of the Air Force released the service’s first doctrine annex on Joint All-Domain Operations June 1, outlining how the service expects to maintain the competitive advantage with the reemergence of near-peer competition. Graphic by Senior Airman Charles Welty

Air Force releases JADO doctrine

The Department of the Air Force released the service’s first doctrine annex on Joint All-Domain Operations June 1, outlining how the service expects to maintain its competitive advantage.

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Air Force senior leaders direct IG review into racial disparity

On June 2, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General to conduct a review into racial disparity in the Department of the Air Force.

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Health, News

2019 annual drinking water quality report

2019 annual drinking water quality report

We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report – CCR) as required by Air Force Instruction 48-144, Drinking Water Surveillance Program, and the Final Governing Standards for Germany (FGS-G). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

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