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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Ramstein

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Ramstein

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

Who are we? It’s a simple question that required a more complex answer. During an all-call with Ramstein enlisted personnel, an Airman grabbed the microphone, concerned with our Air Force identity — and asked a question. We’re adopting a new uniform, the Airman said. We’ve had several over the course […]

August 2, 2018 ×

Features, News

Thracian Summer 18 wraps up in Bulgaria

Thracian Summer 18 wraps up in Bulgaria

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

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria — Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and more than 60 personnel deployed to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from Ramstein Air Base for Thracian Summer 18 returned home July 22. During the 12-day forward training deployment, the 37th Airlift Squadron facilitated training to improve interoperability with NATO allies from Bulgaria. The […]

August 2, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — August 3, 2018

July 23 9:05 p.m.: House break-in in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau July 24 5:58 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 5:58 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 2:15 p.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Amsterdam, Netherlands 3:24 p.m.: Damage to private property on Rhine Ordnance […]

August 2, 2018 ×

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Take Note — August 3, 2018

L369 construction zone/lane closure Electrical line work will be taking place on the L369 from Aug. 6 t 20. The construction zone will be centered on the bend of L369 near the Auto Recycling Center, between the Ramstein East and LVIS Gates. During this time, traffic will be limited to […]

August 2, 2018 ×

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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 ×

Blotter, News

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 ×