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Ramstein celebrates Diversity Day

Ramstein celebrates Diversity Day

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

Equal opportunity offices from the U.S. Army 7th Mission Support Command, the 86th Airlift Wing, Defense Logistics Agency, and the Diversity Council from the University of Maryland University College collaborated together to host the 86th AW’s Diversity Day, Sept. 28. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th AW […]

October 11, 2018 ×

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Readiness stressed at ‘World’s Best Wing’

Readiness stressed at ‘World’s Best Wing’

by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, held his first all-call at Hangar 3 on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 27. August aimed to reach all personnel assigned to the 86th AW in one day. During the all-calls, he emphasized his priorities and stressed the importance of readiness. “This entire […]

October 4, 2018 ×

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Ramstein says hello to the OCP

Ramstein says hello to the OCP

By Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Oct. 1 was the first day Airmen were authorized to wear the Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform across the Air Force, but how do Airmen know what local policies may be in effect during this transitional time? In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Appearance,” as of Oct. 1, […]

October 4, 2018 ×

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KMC Blotter — October 4, 2018

September 24 10:43 a.m.: Assault on Vogelweh Family Housing. 1 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision in Landstuhl. 2:04 p.m.: Larceny of secured government and private property in Kaiserslautern. September 25 6:45 a.m.: Assault in Bann. 6:32 p.m.: Damage to private property in Sembach. September 26 10:12 […]

October 4, 2018 ×

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Take Note — October 4, 2018

If Hurricane Florence affected your transiting/stored property The Ramstein Traffic Management Office tracked Hurricane Florence and its possible effects on personal property facilities in the affected areas. Personnel in the KMC who may have had property stored in or transiting to/from those areas and have been attempting to make contact […]

October 4, 2018 ×

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Secretary of the Army visits former unit

Secretary of the Army visits former unit

Story and photo by Sgt. Jennifer Amo
715th Public Affairs Detachment

Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper visited the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) and troops from Allied and partner nations at exercise Saber Junction 18 in Hohenfels Training Area, Sept. 22. Hohenfels Training Area is home of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center underneath the 7th Army Training […]

September 27, 2018 ×

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KMC Fire & Emergency Services supports Fire Prevention Week 2018

KMC Fire & Emergency Services supports Fire Prevention Week 2018

Story and graphic courtesy of
KMC Fire Emergency & Services

Today’s home fires burn faster than ever.  In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds.  Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. KMC Fire and Emergency Services is teaming […]

September 27, 2018 ×

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KMC Blotter — September 28, 2018

September 17 1:06 p.m.: Theft of a secured vehicle in Mackenbach 4:47 p.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries in Winnweiler 4:48 p.m.: Assault in Kaiserslautern 9:19 p.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries and disabling damages near Elmstein 11:56 p.m.: Driving with a revoked license in Kaiserslautern September 18 6:12 p.m.: […]

September 27, 2018 ×

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Take Note — September 28, 2018

Ramstein Vehicle Mx Gas Station Outage The Ramstein gas station inside the Vehicle Maintenance Compound will be shut down on Sept. 30, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. due to a Defense Logistics Agency end-of-year accounting requirement. All units will need to fill their GOVs prior to or after the […]

September 27, 2018 ×

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European leaders steer F-35 integration

European leaders steer F-35 integration

Story and photo by
Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
U.S. Air Forces in Europe —
Air Forces Africa

In the years since the release of the U.S. military’s newest fighter aircraft, the F-35 Lightning II has provided pilots unprecedented levels of survivability, lethality, and situational awareness, allowing warfighters to engage and win in hostile environments. A group of general officers representing the U.S. and each of the seven […]

September 20, 2018 ×