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A C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base flies over Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 3. The D-Day memorial airdrops involved paratroopers from the U.S. Army and other Allied nations.

74 years later, spirit of D-Day lives on

Story and photos by Senior Airman Joshua Joseph Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

CHERBOURG, France — “Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: you are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.”

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KMC Blotter — June 15, 2018

Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

June 4 9:30 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries and disabling damages in Wartenberg-Rohrbach. 4:02 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries involving a pedestrian in Herschberg. June 5 8:39 a.m.: Damage to a government vehicle in Heidelberg. 5:28 p.m.: Attempted vehicle theft in Ramstein-Miesenbach. June 6 2:43 p.m.: Failure to […]

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Take Note — June 15, 2018

Estate Claims Anyone having any claims on or obligations to the estate of Staff Sgt. Irvin Williams Jr., assigned to the 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Ramstein Air Base should contact the summary court officer, 1st Lt. Sarah Bergdahl at 06371-405-0448 or 478-0448. Parking discs needed In certain parking lots […]

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Ingolf Hubert, left, Polizei head of department of education and training, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Sleger, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron commander, pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of agreement June 6 on Kapaun Air Station. The 569th USFPS and Polizei partnership demonstrates a model of American and German partnership.

569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, Polizei model American, German partnership

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

The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron and Polizei signed a memorandum of agreement, that demonstrates a model of American and German partnership June 6 on Vogelweh Military Complex. The partnership between host nation law enforcement and U.S. forces can be traced back to 1976, when U.S. Air Forces in Europe […]

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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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