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KMC Blotter – May 3, 2019

April 22 9:29 a.m.: Failure to report a minor traffic collision in Bann 11:49 a.m.: Drunken operation of a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern April 23 6:53 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Mackenbach 8:02 a.m.: Failure to report a minor traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 10:17 a.m.: Major traffic […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presents a coin to Airman 1st Class Justin Serna, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron locksmith apprentice on Ramstein Air Base, April 25. Serna received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week.

Airlifter of the Week: 786th CES Airman receives honor

by Staff Sgt. Tory Patterson 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs A 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman received the honor of being Airlifter of the Week on Ramstein Air Base, April 25. The 86th Airlift Wing commander and command chief lauded Airman 1st Class Justin Serna, 786th CES locksmith apprentice. Serna, […]

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.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to a group of Airmen at an all-call on Ramstein Air Base, April 26. During the all-call August outlined his future goals for the wing.

86 AW all-call: Recapping past, future objectives

by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs  The 86th Airlift Wing leadership held an all-call at the Southside fitness center on Ramstein Air Base, April 27. During the all-call Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th AW commander, outlined a few of his goals for the wing, which included […]

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Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, receives a standing ovation during a change of command at Ramstein Air Base, May 1. Harrigian took command from Gen. Tod D. Wolters, who has been selected to become the new European Command commander and Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes new commander

by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs  U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian took command of both U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command from Gen. Tod D. Wolters during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, May […]

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Commentary

Five Leadership Qualities … Do you have them?

Five Leadership Qualities … Do you have them?

by Tech. Sgt. J. Smith 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Integrity, empowerment, managerial competence with excellent communication skills, compassion with sincere enthusiasm, and being a servant leader are five leadership qualities individuals should strive to possess. If you ask someone the definition of integrity you will probably receive an answer […]

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Airmen from the 86th Medical Group participate in a multinational medical exercise drill with partners from Norway during Vigorous Warrior 19, Cincu Military Base, Romania, April 7.

Story and photos by 1st Lt. Andrew LaytonU.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

CINCU, Romania — Exercise Vigorous Warrior 19, NATO’s largest-ever medical readiness event, ended Friday with ceremonies at Cincu Military Base, Romania. Beginning April 3, approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group worked with over 2,500 military personnel from 39 NATO and partner countries to improve interoperability and readiness in a simulated Article 5 combat scenario.

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Features, News

U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Déja Kiziah, 86th Medical Squadron non commissioned officer in charge of shipping, is recognized as Airlifter of the Week by Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, at the Armed Services Blood Bank Center for Europe on Landstuhl, April 11. Kiziah was recognized for supporting exercise African Lion, a multi­national joint and combined exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Morocco, while continuing to supply routine customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa with lifesaving blood products.

Airman who provides lifesaving blood receives Airlifter of the Week honors

Story and photos by Senior Airman Sara Voigt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Having a constant supply of lifesaving blood products available to customers at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is critical to saving lives. Without these blood products, Landstuhl would not be able to operate as an emergency facility or support their daily mission of caring for members across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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The Housing Hype — April 26, 2019

Attention KMC Residents  As we approach the peak season for permanent change of station, the Furnishings Management Section (FMS) would like to help make your transition go as smooth as possible. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all personnel to schedule furniture to be picked-up as soon as possible. Our team has already […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – April 26, 2109

April 8  1 a.m.: Larceny of unsecured government and private property in Kaiserslautern 2:53 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured private property in Weilerbach 3:57 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach April 9 5:57 p.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries and disabling damages in Kaiserslautern 10:20 p.m.: Operating a vehicle without a […]

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Take Note — April 26, 2019

1. ATTENTION RETIREES and Family Members:  The next “What a Surviving Spouse or Family Member Needs to Know” Workshop will be conducted on Ramstein Air Base on May 11, from 1 p.m. to3 p.m. hours, in Bldg. 306 (USAFE/USAF AFRICA Conf Ctr), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you wish […]

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