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Take Note — April 13, 2018

Counter-terrorism Speaking Event Mubin Shaikh, a counter-terrorism operative, will be sharing an inside perspective of extremist organizations on 25 April from noon – 1 p.m., and again at 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein. Baumholder Tax Center File your taxes before April 17. The Baumholder Tax […]

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Customs helps guests ‘drive on’ in Germany

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Customs Agency-Europe Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany — One advantage of being stationed in Germany is that friends and family can visit you and travel around Europe. But you must first receive customs approval if you want to lend them your USAREUR-plated vehicle for their excursions. You don’t require the approval if any member of […]

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Health, News

Alcohol Awareness Month informs, promotes healthy lifestyle

Alcohol Awareness Month informs, promotes healthy lifestyle

by Erinn Burgess U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz
Public Affairs Office

The Army recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month as a time to promote self-awareness by encouraging people to take a look at their alcohol consumption and how it might be affecting their lives. During April, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Substance Abuse Program aims to inform the community about the dangers of high-risk drinking, help people increase or maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce alcohol-related incidents.

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US troops jump to stay certified

US troops jump to stay certified

by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Base Defense: Remember to SALUTE

by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike

“We need your help. Our security forces defenders keep us safe, but they can’t be everywhere,” said Col. Joseph Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander. “We all have a part in defending our installations. Force protection is job number one, and it is a shared responsibility.”

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Health, News

U.S. members and NATO partners from 22 nations stand for a group photo during the Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization technical course March 21 on Ramstein Air Base. This year’s theme focused on advances in aeromedical evacuation, human factors, clinical practice and emerging technology.

22 nations attend Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit

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

Medical professionals from across the globe attended the Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization technical course from March 19 to March 23 on Ramstein Air Base.

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Ramstein Air Base observes Sexual Assault Awareness/Prevention Month

Ramstein Air Base observes Sexual Assault Awareness/Prevention Month

by Staff Sgt. S. James Ellis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Commanders across the Kaiserslautern Military Community are banding together to commit to prevention and awareness of sexual assault during the month of April.

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Participants of African Partnership Flight Senegal prepare to board a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, West Viginia Air National Guard, March 22 at Captain Andalla Cisse Air Base, Senegal. The APF program is U.S. Air Forces Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills.

Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

CAPTAIN ANDALLA CISSE AIR BASE, Senegal — African Partnership Flight Senegal came to an end after a closing ceremony March 23 at Captain Andalla Cisse Air Base, Senegal.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — April 6, 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 — April 6, 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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