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USAFE senior religious leaders discuss the future

USAFE senior religious leaders discuss the future

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10th AAMDC celebrates with Estonians for 100th year anniversary

10th AAMDC celebrates with Estonians for 100th year anniversary

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson
425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion (Airborne)

Despite icy winds and low temperatures, spirits were high in Freedom Square where a military parade began convoying around noon, kicking off the 100th year anniversary of the Estonian statehood in Tallinn, Estonia, Feb. 24.

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New Parent Support Program offers support for families

by Airman 1st Class Alexis C. Schultz 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For parents who are expecting and those who already have children, the 86th Medical Group’s New Parent Support Program can offer information, support, and guidance. With a team of registered nurses, the NPSP provides assistance in the areas of pregnancy, labor and delivery, child care and safety, and more.

March 1, 2018 ×

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KMC Blotter — March 2, 2018

Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

February 19 6:30 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured government and private property in Kaiserslautern 9:13 p.m.: Possession of a controlled substance in Ramstein-Miesenbach 9:53 p.m.: Attempted house break-in and damage to private property in Rodenbach 11:27 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Kaiserslautern February 20 8:35 a.m.: Damage to […]

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Take Note — March 2, 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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Air Force expands virtual appointments

Air Force expands virtual appointments

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force Medical Service is eliminating some of the hassle of medical appointments by expanding use of virtual, over-the-phone appointments for patients who do not need to see their provider in person. “When you are really sick, need a shot or an examination, then sure, […]

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AER takes care of Soldiers

AER takes care of Soldiers

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office

The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign takes place March 1 through May 15, and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is committed to helping Soldiers in need. AER was established 76 years ago to assist Soldiers and their family members in emergency situations to avoid financial hardship. Monetary assistance is given in […]

March 1, 2018 ×

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Col. Ric Trimillos, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa International Affairs Division chief, and Department of Defense civilians pose with the official party from the Senegal Air Force Feb. 16 on Ramstein Air Base. The official party consists of Col. Alimbaye Manga, Senegal Air Force Chief of Staff flight safety advisor; Lt. Col. Aliou Faye, Human Resources Division chief; Maj. Mamadou Wathie, Logistics Division chief; and Capt. Momar Ndiaye, Dakar Operational Center chief and transport pilot. — Photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann

Ramstein welcomes Senegal Air Force leadership

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Kaiserslautern BOSS program enhances morale, welcomes new president

Kaiserslautern BOSS program enhances morale, welcomes new president

by Azure Hall
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Being stationed overseas offers service members a lot of opportunities, such as travel, experiencing new cultures and stepping outside of your comfort zone. But it may also come with challenges, like distance from loved ones and loneliness. Many of these struggles are often experienced by single service members, and that’s where the Kaiserslautern Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Better Opportunities for Single Service members program comes in.

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(From left to right) Consul General James Herman, U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt; Kaiserslautern’s Lord Mayor, Dr. Klaus Weichel; and Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force and KMC commander, pose for a photo at the German-American Community Office’s 15th Anniversary ceremony Feb. 15 in Kaiserslautern. Herman, Weichel and Clark represent three different government entities that have come together to form an international partnership through GACO.

German-American Community Office turns 15

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

The German American Community Office celebrated its 15th anniversary Feb. 15 at its office in Kaiserslautern.

February 23, 2018 ×