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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron paint over runway markings at Lajes Field, Portugal, Dec 12. The changes get the landing zone one step closer to being certified and operational. Photo by Ricky Baptista

786 CES deploys during OV 19-04

Less than 48 hours into Operation Varsity 19-04, two 786th Airlift Wing civil engineer teams deployed to geographically separated units in Spain and Portugal.

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron simulate a decontamination line during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04, at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 12. Operation Varsity is a reoccurring exercise designed to improve readiness when dealing with potential enemy threats and attacks. Photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer

Operation Varsity 19-04 concludes

As the New Year approaches, another exercise closes. The 86th Airlift Wing Inspector General and Wing Inspection Team members concluded Operation Varsity 19-04, Dec. 13.

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Ramstein Dining Facility will be closing Jan. 2020

The Ramstein Air Base dining facility will be closing on Jan. 15, 2020, for renovations. Below is key information pertaining to the DFAC closure and how these renovations will improve the service and quality of food service to its patrons. Questions and Answers 1. How long will the Ramstein Air […]

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KMC Blotter

December 10 12:50 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Landstuhl 1 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Rueckweiler 6:35 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Kaiserslautern December 11 5:20 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured, private property in Erfenbach 9:18 p.m.: Assault on Vogelweh Family Housing December 12 6:46 a.m.: Major traffic […]

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KMC Notices, News

The Housing Hype

Holiday Decorations Exterior seasonal decorations on balconies of multi-family stairwells and townhouse yards may be displayed 30 days prior and removed NLT than 10 days after the event/season.  Christmas decorations need to be removed by Jan. 16. Do not attach decorations to exterior walls. Thank you for your cooperation and […]

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Christmas tree collection 2020

Please put the Christmas trees without decoration at the curb before 6 a.m. on collection day (not on private area). There is also the possibility to bring the Christmas trees to the organic collection points. Please note, that only trees without decoration are accepted.

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Airmen handle parcels that arrive in need of repackaging at the Northside Post Office, Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 6. Volunteer support during the holidays helps military postal clerks give more immediate attention to mail requiring quality control. Photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright

Post Office handles holiday influx with volunteers

Airmen from the 786th Force Support Squadron put in extra hours and effort, and receive help from volunteers to support the holiday influx of mail at Ramstein Air Base post offices.

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deylin Cortellini, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, signals his comrades during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Dec. 11.

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A Soldier from the 18th Military Police Brigade of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command practices shooting on the 25-meter range in Breitenwald Training Area in Landstuhl, Feb. 2, 2018. 

‘Good Neighbor’ policy voluntarily limits weekend range training

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards reassured Landstuhl Union Community Mayor Peter Degenhardt during a meeting Dec. 16 in Landstuhl, of the Army’s intent to limit Saturday training at the 7th Army Training Command’s Breitenwald range to less than 10 times per year.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA Traffic Safety

Motor vehicle accidents continue to be among the leading causes of fatalities each year across the Air Force, and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen are not exempt.

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