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Ramstein’s groundbreaking new school

Ramstein’s groundbreaking new school

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

Members of the Kaisers-lautern Military Community celebrated the groundbreaking of a new school building on Ramstein Air Base, March 28.

April 5, 2018 ×

News, Sports

K-Town commits new energy to rivalry

K-Town commits new energy to rivalry

Story and photo by Thomas Warner
contributing writer

What becomes of Kaiserslautern’s basketball program following their heartbreaking loss in the DODEA Division I finals depends largely on the commitment the players make to next season and beyond. The Raiders fell to Ramstein by a single point after dominating their area rivals the entire first half. They had leads […]

March 29, 2018 ×

News, Sports

Another comeback helps Ramstein topple Kaiserslautern

Another comeback helps Ramstein topple Kaiserslautern

Story and photos by Thomas Warner
contributing writer

Royals get 4th straight DODEA crown WIESBADEN – The Ramstein Royals have needed comebacks to get basketball wins several times this season and the most recent one earned them a championship. Ramstein fell behind by 15 points to rival Kaiserslautern but used a long jump shot by senior Joshua Gedeon […]

March 29, 2018 ×

News

Distinguished visitors from multiple nations gather for a briefing about the day’s operations during exercise Dynamic Front 18, at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria March 7 in Grafenwoehr. Dynamic Front 18 is a U.S.-sponsored multinational exercise that involved participation from 26 NATO, allied, and partner nations.

4th ASOG supports Dynamic Front 18

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. ARMY GARRISON BAVARIA, Germany — Airmen assigned to Ramstein’s 4th Air Support Operations Group Detachment 1 supported U.S., allied, and partner nations during exercise Dynamic Front 18, held Feb. 23 to March 10, at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Grafenwoehr, Germany.

March 22, 2018 ×

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Ramstein opens new dorm

Ramstein opens new dorm

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

Officials from the 86th Airlift Wing, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and German officials celebrated the inauguration of a new dormitory building March 7 on Ramstein Air Base. The crowd welcomed dormitory 2411 and its residents with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Capt. Bethany Blackburn, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron housing flight chief, […]

March 22, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — March 23, 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 […]

March 22, 2018 ×

News

Take Note — March 23, 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 […]

March 22, 2018 ×

News

KMCC Exchange honoring Vietnam Veterans with Commemorative Pins March 29

by Susie Goodwin
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center will honor all who served during the Vietnam War with free commemorative partner pins marking the war’s 50th anniversary.

March 22, 2018 ×

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Sembach, Smith child development centers earn national NAEYC accreditation

Sembach, Smith child development centers earn national NAEYC accreditation

by Erinn Burgess U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

Sembach and Smith child development centers located at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and Baumholder Military Community have earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children — the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children.

March 22, 2018 ×

News

Crosswalks – Take a Second

Crosswalks – Take a Second

by Tech Sgt. Sheri Bray 86th Airlift Wing Ground Safety

The safety office receives a lot of phone calls reporting safety hazards every week. Sometimes, it is a vehicle operator calling about pedestrians not looking as they enter into a crosswalk; but more often, the calls are from pedestrians who explain that cars are not stopping for them while they are entering a crosswalk. Who is right?

March 22, 2018 ×