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Team Ramstein leadership hosted a virtual town hall March 16 to provide updates on COVID-19 within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Leaders and subject matter experts from Public Health, base schools, the Base Exchange and commissary addressed challenges associated with combating the pandemic and how to correctly practice social distancing.Graphic by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes

Ramstein virtual town hall updates KMC, focuses on responsive measures

In an effort to address growing concerns associated with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, Team Ramstein is taking measures to safeguard our workforce and their families as well as preserving combat capability as joint warfighters.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel-Ira Willis, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, operates a truck-mounted crane during a two-week crane course at Ramstein Air Base, March 11. The 435th Construction Training Squadron hosted the course. Willis was tested on his ability to maneuver a 600-lb barrel through a series of cones.

Precision, patience pay off

Instructors from the 435th Construction Training Squadron conducted a two-week course on truck-mounted crane operations March 2-13.

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U.S. Security Forces Airmen within the United States Air Forces in Europe Command move to the next station on day one of the USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, March 4. The team of three alternated between jogging and walking in order to save time on their final score. Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew J. Alvarado

27 Airmen compete to be named 2020 USAFE Defender Challenge champs

Twenty-seven security forces members within the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa competed in the 2020 USAFE Defender Challenge at Ramstein Air Base, March 4-6.

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March 9 7:35 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaisers­lautern 9:50 a.m.: Major traffic collision on A6 direction toward Ramstein-Miesenbach March 10 9:45 a.m.: Larceny of government property in Oberstaufenbach 12:10 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 3:04 p.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern March 13 2 […]

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KMC Notices, News

The housing hype

MILITARY STOP MOVEMENT “Your Concern Is Our Concern” so keep in mind that the KMC Housing Office offers solutions to your housing needs and can assist you with the latest information — no matter what unique situation you may find yourself faced with!  If your upcoming PCS will possibly be […]

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U.S. Air Force Airman Noah Carney, left, Senior Airman Amber Ingalls, Airman 1st Class Charles Zine and Airman 1st Class Ronald Williamson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment operators, pose for a photo on an Oshkosh Snow Broom snow removal vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 28. The four Airmen are members of the 786th CES snow operations team led by Williamson.

786 CES “Dirt Boyz” keep runways clear

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” worked around the clock to keep runways free of snow and ice on Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 27 and 28.

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March 2 7:08 a.m.: Larceny of private property in Homburg March 4 2:08 p.m.: Larceny of private property in Landstuhl  March 5 1:43 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach March 6 3:49 a.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Kaiserslautern    7:35 p.m.: Reckless driving in Kapaun  March 7 2 a.m.: […]

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KMC Notices, News

The housing hype

Military PCS: Six Tips for a Smooth Move Terminating Government Quarters? Did you know the Housing Office requires a 40-day advanced notice of intent to terminate government quarters? First, contact the KMC Housing Office, Assistance Section and: Provide 4 copies of your “PCS Orders and a Port Call” date (if […]

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Wing Commander’s Message to Airmen, Families on COVID-19

Wing Commander’s Message to Airmen, Families on COVID-19

To the men and women of the World’s Best Wing,

We talk about resilience in the Air Force, and so far this year we’ve faced heightened tensions in the Middle East, extreme weather events, a major inspection, and most recently a novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is consuming worldwide attention.

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86th AW participates in Flintlock 2020

86th AW participates in Flintlock 2020

DAKAR, Senegal — From Feb. 17-28, members and a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 86th Airlift Wing participated in exercise Flintlock 2020, an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that strengthens key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as Western Special Operations Forces.

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