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New U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Command Sgt. Maj. D. “Brett” Waterhouse speaks to audience members during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, June 6. Waterhouse brings 27 years of training and experience to the garrison’s highest noncommissioned officer position. Photo by Mary Ann Davis

USAG RP welcomes Waterhouse as new CSM

by Mary Ann Davis
Installation Mangement Command Public Affairs

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz community welcomed its new top enlisted leader during an assumption of responsibility ceremony, June 6, at Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

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Team 21 highlights readiness during Rheinland-Pfalz Tag

Team 21 highlights readiness during Rheinland-Pfalz Tag

Story and photos by Brittany Jones
Public Affairs Specialist 21st Theater Sustainment Command

WORMS, Germany — With Humvees, parachutes, robots, and a simulated K-9 named Hero, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command had something for everyone at this year’s Rheinland-Pfalz Tag state fair in Worms, Germany, June 1-3. The annual three-day event offered attendees traditional German cuisine, live music and entertainment, amusement rides, and […]

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KMC service members shoulder rucksacks in remembrance

KMC service members shoulder rucksacks in remembrance

Story and photos by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For the past three years, Ramstein service members have packed their rucks, laced up their boots, and gathered in memory of the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. More than 400 service members participated in the Third Annual Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck/March/Run June 1 on Ramstein Air Base.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Triberious Calhoun lands in a field as part of International Jump Week 2018 May 23 near Ramstein Air Base. Calhoun said the weeklong event was a positive experience that brought participating countries together to make things in airborne operation more efficient.

US, allies conclude International Jump Week

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

U.S. service members united with their allied counterparts from 14 different countries as they participated in International Jump Week 2018 from May 21 to 25 over the skies of Germany.

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KMC Blotter — June 8, 2018

Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

Editor’s note: The purpose of the weekly blotter is to deliver a chronological listing of criminal activity in the KMC. The information contained in the blotter is not indicative of crime trends or the targeting of service members or their dependents. The location and nature of the entries is dependent upon where the crime was reported and not necessarily where the crime took place.

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Take Note — June 8, 2018

Parking discs needed In certain parking lots on Ramstein Air Base, display of a parking disc is required. The maximum allowable time a car may remain in these lots is posted; the driver must set the disc to the arrival time and make it visible. The following are some parking […]

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Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Jake Alpert, Allied Air Command command senior enlisted leader, leads a class on leadership philosophy at the second annual Atlantic Stripe Conference at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa conference room May 16 on Ramstein Air Base. Sixty-four participants, including one member of the U.S. Army and five coalition partners, attended the four-day event aimed at strengthening the noncommissioned officer tier and partner nation equivalent.

Atlantic Stripe: deliberately developing NCOs

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa held the second annual Atlantic Stripe Conference at the USAFE-AFAFRICA conference room May 15 to 18 on Ramstein Air Base. Sixty-four participants, including one member of the U.S. Army and five coalition partners, attended the four-day event aimed at strengthening the […]

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435th CRG Olympics: testing their limits

435th CRG Olympics: testing their limits

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

Members from the 435th Contingency Response Group, 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron, and 2nd Air Support Operations Group participated in the 435th CRG Olympics May 18 on Ramstein Air Base.

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Staff Sgt. Kyle Shea (front), 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Kyle Hodge, 86th AMXS assistant crew chief, pose for a photo inside the C-130J Super Hercules they maintain May 18 on Ramstein Air Base. Shea and Hodge worked together to achieve a ‘Black Letter’ aircraft. Black Lettering means there are no maintenance issues on or in the aircraft.

86th MXG Airmen achieve perfection

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group on Ramstein Air Base, launch C-130J Super Hercules aircraft every day.

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USAFE hosts staff talks with German air force

USAFE hosts staff talks with German air force

by Capt. Mayrem Morales
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Senior leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa met German air force senior leaders during the second Headquarters USAFE – HQ GAF Staff Talks, May 22 to 23.

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