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Ramstein Rucks to Remember

Ramstein Rucks to Remember

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs It was 1944 and the U.S. was in the height of World War II when a B-24 Liberator plummeted to the ground after being shot down. The crew bailed out onto enemy territory, leaving the surviving […]

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KMC Notices, News

TAKE NOTE

Sewage construction From June 17 until mid August Kaiserslautern’s Auf dem Sess, Von-Braun-Strasse and Ottostrasse will undergo sewage construction. Ottostrasse and Auf dem Sess will be closed off for traffic completely, Von-Braun-Strasse will close off one side to traffic. Pedestrians are not affected by the construction measures. Registrar’s office closure […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – June 13, 2019

June 3 2:43 p.m.: Operating a USAREUR-plated vehicle on a revoked USAREUR license on Kapaun Air Station June 5 7:04 a.m.: Operating a USAREUR-plated vehicle on expired registration on Vogelweh Main Base June 6 3:42 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries in Siegelbach 1 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern […]

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News

Ramstein invited to celebrate Installation Excellence win

by Kelly Sanders 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The entire Ramstein community is invited to Donnelly Park on June 18 to celebrate Ramstein’s selection as a 2019 Commander in Chief Installation Excellence award winner. The 86th Force Support Squadron is hosting the event and will offer burgers, hot dogs, drinks, […]

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PCS blackout dates; HHG shipments at max capacity

PCS blackout dates; HHG shipments at max capacity

Story and photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Attention to those packing up and leaving the Kaisers­lautern Military Com­munity: Moving companies that support the KMC have already reached their capacity for customers until June 20. The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Personal Property Office advises movers […]

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Commentary

Make it the team you want!

by Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Guzman U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command First Sergeant Setting and sustaining a positive organizational culture is often associated with organizational leaders, business owners and project champions. A multitude of articles, books and studies exist on the importance and primary responsibility […]

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IMCOM-Europe Command Sgt. Maj. Samara Pitre affixes the organization’s lapel pin for Tommy Mize, director of IMCOM-Europe.

New director joins IMCOM-Europe

by Ray Johnson Installation Management Command-Europe Public Affairs Installation Management Command-Europe welcomed its new director while bidding farewell to his predecessor during a transition of authority ceremony held in Sembach, May 31. Tommy Mize becomes only the fifth director for IMCOM-Europe, replacing Michael Formica, who will now serve as deputy […]

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachari Winters, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance and customer service representative, shows U.S. Air Force Col. Lyle Drew, 78th Air Base Wing commander, a new innovation in their auto shop on Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 15. Winters explained how the 86th VRS streamlined their vehicle repair process.

Ramstein wins 2019 CINC award

by Airman First Class Jennifer Gonzales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The Department of Defense announced on May 31 that Ramstein Air Base won the 2019 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Established in 1985, the CINC Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the creative and innovative efforts of […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to attendees of a Memorial Day ceremony at the Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France, May 26. August spoke of the history of Memorial Day and the importance of remembering those who perished.

86 AW commander celebrates centennial Memorial Day, honors fallen Americans

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs THIAUCOURT-REGNIEVILLE, France — In celebration of the 100th Memorial Day, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, attended a remembrance ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France, May 26. Saint-Mihiel American cemetery is the final […]

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Team Ramstein touches down  for D-Day 75

Team Ramstein touches down for D-Day 75

by Senior Airman Devin Rumbaugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE, France — More than 100 Airmen from Team Ramstein arrived at Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport to support the commemoration of D-Day in Normandy, France, May 30. The United States, along with several other nations will honor the sacrifice of the greatest […]

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