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AFN Television channels assigned new broadcast frequencies

by TKS Telepost Kabel-Service Kaiserslautern GmbH Existing on-base viewers of AFN free-to-air TV service must perform a channel scan All AFN television channels that are distributed on base within Germany over the TKS cable network have been reassigned new broadcast frequencies. The frequency reassignment is part of some preliminary work […]

May 23, 2019 ×

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21 TSC member recognized as Army’s top transportation civilian

21 TSC member recognized as Army’s top transportation civilian

Story and photo by Capt. Doug Magill 21st Theater Sustainment Command A traffic management specialist from U.S. Army Europe’s two-star logistics command has been recognized as the U.S. Army’s top civilian transportation expert. Patrick Robert, 21st Theater Sustainment Command traffic management specialist, was presented the 2018 Transportation Civilian of the […]

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, has a patch adjusted on his right uniform sleeve, at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, May 15. The patch was designed by Capt. Dmytro Pichkur, Exercise Stolen Cerberus VI deputy mission commander, to be worn by participants of this annual, bilateral training event with participants from the Hellenic air force, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army.

USAFE-AFAFRICA Commander visits Stolen Cerberus VI

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, has a patch adjusted on his right uniform sleeve, at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, May 15. The patch was designed by Capt. Dmytro Pichkur, Exercise Stolen Cerberus VI deputy mission commander, to be worn by […]

May 23, 2019 ×

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Law Day Lunch

Law Day Lunch

  Maj. Gen. Steven A. Shapiro, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general, opens the third annual Law Day Lunch May 10 at the Ramstein Air Base Officers Club with remarks about what it means to have the opportunity for German lawyers and U.S. military lawyers to collaborate.  The Law Day […]

May 16, 2019 ×

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Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa commander, delivers his first address as commander during a change of command ceremony held at Ramstein Air Base, May 1. As the new commander of USAFE-AFAFRICA, Harrigian is responsible for the full spectrum of Air Force war-fighting capabilities for two combatant commands.

Gen. Harrigian: Readiness, posture, partnerships are key mission priorities

by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Less than 24 hours after officially assuming command, U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, highlighted his key mission priorities for USAFE-AFAFRICA’s area of responsibility spanning 104 countries in three […]

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A simulated traffic accident victim speaks to a U.S. Air Force Chaplain during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-02 on Ramstein Air Base, May 10. The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps supported injured members before they were transported to medical treatment facilities.

Exercise Operation Varsity: 2nd Down

by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Members of the 86th Airlift Wing and surrounding Kaiserslautern Military Community concluded the second installment of Exercise Operation Varsity, an exercise to enhance full spectrum readiness, May 10 on Ramstein Air Base. During the exercise, personnel assigned to the […]

May 16, 2019 ×

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TAKE NOTE

Road closure State road 369, between Mackenbach and Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof will be closed Saturday, May 25, 4 p.m. until Monday, May 27, 2 a.m. due to bridge construction for the new ROB Medical Center. The East gate will be accesible coming from Mackenbach, and from Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof to the new roundabout. The […]

May 16, 2019 ×

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KMC Blotter – May 16, 2019

May 6 8:04 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern May 7 4:02 p.m.: Damage to private property in Mackenbach 9:18 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Nanzdietschweiler 11:29 p.m.: Driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Ramstein-Miesenbach May 8 9:31 a.m.: Operating a vehicle without insurance in […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Construction Training Squadron stand at parade rest during a ceremony at a WWII memorial in Picauville, France, May 1. The mayor of Picauville and the organization that oversees the memorial recognized and gave thanks to the Airmen who refurbished the memorial.

435 Construction Training Squadron restores WWII memorial in France

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Airmen assigned to the 435th Construction Training Squadron applied their skills to restore a WWII memorial, April 30. The memorial is home to an engine that belonged to an aircraft shot down by enemy forces during D-Day. […]

May 16, 2019 ×

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A brief history of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

A brief history of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

by Master Sgt. Dennis Valerio 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders across the United States. The term Asian American Pacific encompasses the Asia continent and all the Pacific islands. Like most of the commemorative months, the Asian […]

May 16, 2019 ×