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KMC Blotter — Oct. 27, 2017

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 — Oct. 27, 2017

LVIS Gate closes The Large Vehicle Inspection Site Gate will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to German holidays. Motorists are asked to access Ramstein Air Base through the east or west gate. Traffic fines increase Using a cell phone, or any electronic device, changed from €60 to €100 per […]

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Allied Air Command holds NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

Allied Air Command holds NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

Courtesy of Allied Air Command Public Affairs

Allied Air Force chiefs and senior enlisted leaders from 24 NATO nations convened Oct. 16 to 17 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base for the second NATO Air Chiefs’ symposium of 2017.

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An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., taxis Oct. 13 at Spangdahlem Air Base. This F-22 flying training deployment is an example of how the U.S. is engaged, postured, and ready with credible force to assure, deter, and defend in an increasingly complex security environment.  — Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder

F-22 Raptors deploy to Europe

F-22 Raptor aircraft from the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, have deployed to Europe for a Flight Training Deployment to conduct air training with other U.S. Europe-based aircraft and NATO Allies.

October 19, 2017 ×

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Honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence

Honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence

October 19, 2017 ×

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Blended Retirement System at a glance

Blended Retirement System at a glance

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Retirement is something every service member will think about, whether it be tomorrow or 20 years from now. But, do Airmen within the Kaiserslautern Military Community know what their retirement options are?

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KMC Blotter — Oct. 20, 2017

Oct.9 9:15 a.m.: Verbal altercation and damage to government property on Vogelweh Family Housing Area Oct. 10 11:56 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Schoenenberg-Kuebelberg 12:47 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured private property in Homburg 4:06 p.m.: Larceny of secured private property in Kusel 8 p.m.: Minor traffic collision […]

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Take Note — Oct. 20, 2017

Estate Claims Anyone having any claims on or obligations to the estate of Spc. Rollin R. Carey, U.S. Army Signal Activity-Kaiserslautern, 102nd Signal Battalion, 2nd Signal Brigade, should call Summary Court Officer Chief Warrant Officer 2 Juan L. Muralles at 486-6744 or email juan.l.muralles.mil@mail.mil. Current off-limits list U.S. Forces personnel […]

October 19, 2017 ×

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Col. Clifton Reed, 6th Maintenance Group commander, coins an Airman from the 86th Maintenance Squadron Oct. 2 on Ramstein Air Base. Reed paid a visit to Ramstein to personally thank 86th MXS Airmen that helped repair a KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

86th MXS puts KC-135 back to work

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Col. Clifton Reed, 6th Maintenance Group commander, visited Ramstein Air Base Oct. 2, to personally thank the Airmen who helped repair a KC-135 from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., for their hard work and diligence.

October 19, 2017 ×

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Kevin L. Griess, Ph.D. (Left), the new U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz deputy to the garrison commander, speaks to Penelope A. Miller-Smith, Kaiserslautern Elementary School principal, at the KES ground breaking ceremony Sept. 29 at Vogelweh. — Photo by Mary Ann Davis

New deputy to the commander brings region experience to garrison

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

When Kevin L. Griess, Ph.D., arrived at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz last month, he hit the ground running — no fanfare, no fuss — just hard work and drive to get things done. But that’s how the USAG RP’s new deputy to the garrison commander works — drawing upon his 36 years of civil service, relying on his training and throwing in some good old-fashioned farm values and common sense.

October 19, 2017 ×