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Ramstein exercise generates mass airlift capability

Ramstein exercise generates mass airlift capability

by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing successfully conducted a mass generation exercise preparing multiple C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, a multi-aircraft sortie, and an elephant walk prior to takeoff on Ramstein Air Base, Nov 8. Airmen assigned to multiple units across the base had a hand in the exercise, as […]

November 29, 2018 ×

Features, News

Grassroots: Supporting local community

Grassroots: Supporting local community

Story and photos by
Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh and
Airman 1st Class Noah Coger
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Grassroots program partnered military members and military spouses with local Germans at an elementary school in Dansenberg, Nov. 20. The event, aimed to promote reading to German youth, allows Airmen and families to engage and promote friendship, said Roberto da Costa, 86th Airlift Wing […]

November 29, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — November 30, 2018

November 17 3:34 a.m.: Assault in Kaiserslautern 5:30 a.m.: Drunken operation of a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 8:13 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 3:30 p.m.: Mutual assault in Siegelbach November 18 2:44 a.m.: Drunken operation of a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 2:50 a.m.: Driving […]

November 29, 2018 ×

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Take Note — November 30, 2018

Ramstein Passenger Travel Office/CWTSato renovation Due to renovation, the Ramstein Passenger Travel Office/CWTSato will be closed for walk-in customers until tomorrow, Dec. 1. Only phone calls will be accepted during this time to assist customers. For assistance, call Passenger Travel at 480-5373/5374 or CWTSato at 06371-98-190. B10 construction period The […]

November 29, 2018 ×

Features, News

Moving expenses now taxable for civilian employees

Moving expenses now taxable for civilian employees

21st Theater Sustainment Command

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed Dec. 2017, eliminated a number of deductions that taxpayers have come to rely on. One of these was the moving expense deduction. The act eliminated the deduction for the tax year 2018 through the tax year 2025. However, the deduction will come back […]

November 29, 2018 ×

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721st Air Mobility Operations Group: No faster than safe

721st Air Mobility Operations Group: No faster than safe

by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn Ford
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Recently, the 721st Air Mobility Operations Group held a safety down day on Ramstein Air Base. Each of the organizations under the 721st AMOG — the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 721st Aerial Port Squadron, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, and 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight participated, crafting events as they […]

November 15, 2018 ×

Features, News

From NCO to Second Lieutenant

From NCO to Second Lieutenant

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tech. Sgt. Olivia Sandrini, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, command support staff and programs section chief, received a call from Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, to inform her she had been selected to attend Officers Training School via the Senior Leader Enlisted Commission Program […]

November 15, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — November 16, 2018

November 5 7:06 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries in Landstuhl 9:15 a.m.: Damage to private property in Mackenbach 1:30 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Ramstein-Miesenbach 3:55 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Glan-Muenchweiler November 6 12:15 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle, major traffic […]

November 15, 2018 ×

News

Take Note — November 16, 2018

Ramstein Passenger Travel Office/CWTSato renovation Due to renovation, the Ramstein Passenger Travel Office/CWTSato will be closed for walk-in customers until Dec. 1, 2018. Only phone calls will be accepted during this time to assist customers. For assistance, call Passenger Travel at 314-480-5373/5374 or CWTSato at 06371-98-190. B10 construction period The […]

November 15, 2018 ×

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Armed and Ready: Ramstein receives largest ammo shipment in years

Armed and Ready: Ramstein receives largest ammo shipment in years

The 86th Munitions Squadron on Ramstein Air Base received its largest shipment of ordnance in recent history. Approximately 100 containers with a variety of munitions rolled into Ramstein during the month of October. Master Sgt. David Head, 86th MUNS Munitions Operations section chief, noted that a delivery of such magnitude […]

November 8, 2018 ×