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AF leadership provides update on Air Force Publication Reduction Initiative

Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs

A year ago, Air Force leadership directed a 24-month review of every Air Force directive publication, and today they announced the elimination of more than 226 publications and almost 4,795 compliance items. In the letter delivered to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Chief of Staff of the […]

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KMC Blotter — September 21, 2018

September 10 1:30 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Landstuhl September 11 No significant events to report September 12 7:59 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Kaiserslautern 8:20 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Kaiserslautern 5:03 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages on A6 direction Saarbruecken […]

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Take Note — September 14, 2018

Traffic pattern change at Ramstein East Gate As of Sept. 20, pattern changes at the Ramstein Air Base East Gate have taken effect. Of note, the left turn into the East Gate was previously the priority flow of traffic. The left turn will no longer be the priority and must […]

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New commander uses experience to lead Europe’s largest garrison

New commander uses experience to lead Europe’s largest garrison

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
USAG RP IMCOM Public Affairs

The responsibility of leading a sizable garrison encompassing 29 sites on 10,307 acres and more than 2,000 people would be daunting for anyone — unless you are U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Commander Col. Jason T. Edwards, who brings more than 22 years of experience and leadership to the garrison team […]

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54th Ramstein Bazaar is now open

54th Ramstein Bazaar is now open

by Senior Airman
Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein Bazaar — a community tradition since 1965, and now hailed as the world’s largest event of its type — is now open! “We are super excited to renew this annual tradition!” said Amy Sands, 2018 event chair. “We’ve got about 130 vendors from countries around the globe selling […]

September 13, 2018 ×

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Third Air Force welcomes new commander

Third Air Force welcomes new commander

by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Waller
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs

Maj. Gen. John Wood took command of the Third Air Force from Lt. Gen. Richard Clark during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 7. In his last assignment, Wood served as Air Mobility Command’s director of strategic plans, requirements and programs, where he was responsible for the force structure planning, […]

September 13, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — September 14, 2018

September 3 11:20 a.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Duesseldorf 11:58 a.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Landstuhl 2:46 p.m.: Damage to private property on Vogelweh Main Base 2:55 p.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern 3:37 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision […]

September 13, 2018 ×

News

Take Note — September 14, 2018

Traffic pattern change at Ramstein East Gate Expect traffic pattern changes at the Ramstein Air Base East Gate starting Sept. 20. Of note, the left turn into the East Gate was previously the priority flow of traffic. As of Sept. 20, the left turn will no longer be the priority […]

September 13, 2018 ×

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Celebrating the life of Billie Dysinger

Story and photo courtesy of
Ramstein Elementary School

Billie Kamananipilialoha Dysinger, popular Ramstein Educator and cherished friend, wife, and mother passed away Sunday, Aug 5 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A native of Hawaii and imbued with an intrepid island-girl spirit, Billie entered the world on Nov. 28, 1977 in Honolulu and never once paused […]

September 13, 2018 ×

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Carpathian Summer 2018 comes to a close

Carpathian Summer 2018 comes to a close

Story and photo by
Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs

OTOPENI AIR BASE, Romania — After many takeoffs and touchdowns, Carpathian Summer 2018 comes to a close. The training exercise brought pilots and aircrew from the U.S. Air Force and Romanian air force together to enhance interoperability and readiness of forces. Carpathian Summer 2018 resulted in successful low-level flying, personnel […]

September 13, 2018 ×