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521st AMOW Airmen assist in keeping mission moving

521st AMOW Airmen assist in keeping mission moving

by U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey — A team of en-route maintenance Airmen recently converged from multiple locations to respond as part of a Maintenance Recovery Team, returning a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft back to the mobility fleet from a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia. Maintenance professionals identified repairs to […]

August 2, 2018 ×

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SAPR Safe Helpline: Anonymous, confidential, secure, better

SAPR Safe Helpline: Anonymous, confidential, secure, better

by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A new update to the Safe Helpline website and app was launched for survivors of sexual assault, their loved ones, or anyone within the Department of Defense community on July 5. Updates to the website include additional security features, self-care activities, and information, all while keeping the same features that […]

July 26, 2018 ×

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NATO allies cultivate NCO force

NATO allies cultivate NCO force

Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

BUCHAREST, Romania — In recent years, the Department of Defense has placed special importance in investing in our military’s noncommissioned officer corps’ leadership capabilities. In order to continue enhancing leadership capabilities across Europe, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Philip L. Easton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces […]

July 26, 2018 ×

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KMC Blotter — July 27, 2018

July 16 No significant events. July 17 12:17 a.m.: Driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 2:56 p.m.: House break-in in Waldmohr. 2:15 p.m.: Damage to private property on Vogelweh Main Base. July 18 7:56 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern. July 19 9 a.m.: Theft from […]

July 26, 2018 ×

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Take Note — July 27, 2018

Vogelweh bridge down for repair The pedestrian bridge connecting Vogelweh Housing to the main base is down for repair. Repairs are expected to be completed by early September. A bus pickup schedule is being coordinated through the school. Parents/guardians should contact their children’s school to arrange travel for their children. […]

July 26, 2018 ×

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DOD announces policy change on transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

Courtesy of Department of Defense News
Defense Media Activity

The Defense Department issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients. Effective one year from the date of this change, eligibility to transfer those benefits will be limited to […]

July 26, 2018 ×

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Customers enrolled with Pfalzwerke (electricity) and/or Pfalzgas (gas)

by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs

If you have not provided your annual meter readings, please read your meters and submit to the company using the instructions below. Should they not receive meter readings from you, Pfalzwerke/Pfalzgas will be obligated to generate your annual bill(s) based on estimated readings rather than actual usage. Annual meter readings […]

July 26, 2018 ×

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Outgoing garrison commander Col. Keith E. Igyarto (left), Installation Management Command-Europe Director Michael D. Formica and incoming garrison commander Col. Jason T. Edwards stand at attention prior to the passing of the colors at the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz change of command ceremony, July 11, on Daenner Kaserne. Photo by G. Patrick Harris, VISE, IMCOM-Europe

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz welcomes new commander

by Erinn Burgess
Installation Management Command Public Affairs,

The Army’s largest garrison in Europe in terms of geographic footprint has a new commander overseeing the 29 sites and installations within its diverse area of responsibility.

July 20, 2018 ×

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands during Thracian Summer 2018 after performing a personnel drop with Bulgarians in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 13. During the exercise, the 37th Airlift Squadron worked on personnel and equipment airdrops both during day and night operations.

Ramstein takes to the skies for Thracian Summer 18

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs,

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria — Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and about 60 Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, arrived at Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 10 and 11, to kick-off Thracian Summer 2018.

July 20, 2018 ×

Features, News

P.F. Chang’s opens  on Ramstein

P.F. Chang’s opens on Ramstein

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs,

Ramstein officials hosted a red ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of P.F. Chang’s on Ramstein Air Base recently.

July 20, 2018 ×