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USAFE Band visits Kosovo, celebrates 10th anniversary of independence

USAFE Band visits Kosovo, celebrates 10th anniversary of independence

Story and photos by Maj. Tristan Hinderliter
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

PRISTINA, Kosovo — The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band returned Feb. 19 from a six-day trip to Kosovo to celebrate the country’s 10th anniversary of independence, capping a whirlwind trip that included building partnerships with the Kosovo Security Forces and outreach events across the country.

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435th CTS hosts RADR training course

435th CTS hosts RADR training course

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

The 435th Construction and Training Squadron training flight innovated how they train Airmen with the newly modernized process to repair damaged aircraft runways in more efficient ways, in less time.

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Yvonne Higby, Vogelweh Elementary School employee, holds a “winner” license plate during the 86th Force Support Squadron’s Year of Giving Back Finale Feb. 2 at the Ramstein Enlisted Club. After winning the 2018 Mini Cooper, Higby described the feeling as overwhelming and thanked the 86th FSS for the gift.

86th FSS hosts final Year of Giving Back event, gives away car

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Force Support Squadron hosted an event highlighting the finale of the “Year of Giving Back Campaign” at the Ramstein Enlisted Club, Feb. 2.

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KMC Blotter — Feb. 16, 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.

February 15, 2018 ×

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Take Note — Feb. 16, 2018

Retiree luncheon The 86th Airlift Wing Retirees Activities Office will sponsor a KMC Retiree Luncheon at 11 a.m. March 13 at the KMCC Food Court Activity Room.  Guest speaker will be the LRMC commander.  If you wish to attend sign up by calling 480-5486 or 06371-47-5486, or email 86aw.rao@us.af.mil. Parking […]

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786th FSS makes major changes to their services

786th FSS makes major changes to their services

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

The 786th Force Support Squadron revamped three of its processes starting Feb. 1 on Ramstein Air Base. Annette Davenport, 786th Force Support Squadron chief of customer support, said they simplified the process of scheduling appointments at the MPF, renewing dependents’ ID cards, and reforming the Ramstein out-processing brief. The first […]

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US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz celebrates African-American History Month

US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz celebrates African-American History Month

Story and photos by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs Officer

Learn their stories. That was the message from Col. U. L. Armstrong, the commander of the 773rd Civil Support Team, during the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz African-American History Month celebration Feb. 9 at the Kaiserslautern Army Community Center on Daenner Kaserne.

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When training becomes life-saving

When training becomes life-saving

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

When a life-threatening situation occurred in the close-knit little village of Schallodenbach, Tech. Sgt. Levi Owen was not the first to arrive at the scene. Yet, he was the first to respond. He gave a man a chance at life, and Owen believes he has his training to thank for […]

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KMC Housing: On-base resident reminders

by KMC Housing Office

Weather in Germany is constantly changing, so it’s prudent to frequently monitor the weather forecast and plan accordingly for your home and family. Below are a few tips you should use to protect personal and government property.

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Army Emergency Relief scholarship application window open

Army Emergency Relief scholarship application window open

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

Army Emergency Relief is dedicated to “Helping the Army Take Care of its Own.” Though this primarily means providing assistance to Soldiers and families during financial emergencies, it also extends to helping Army families cover the cost of education. AER has begun accepting scholarship applications for the 2018-2019 school year, and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz encourages eligible family members to apply.

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