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Airmen assigned to the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 37th Airlift Squadron sit in a C-130J Super Hercules during taxi to a parking spot Oct. 13 on Ramstein Air Base. Crew chiefs work hand in hand with pilots to ensure all issues that arise with the aircraft are resolved.

Fixing to fly: The trust between flyers and crew chiefs

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Everyday, aircraft take off to accomplish missions they are tasked with and return home. If the maintenance checklists weren’t completed to spec, the pilots would not be able to fly the aircraft properly and could ultimately put people’s lives at risk.

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Ramstein West Gate to undergo construction Nov. 27

Ramstein West Gate to undergo construction Nov. 27

by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Construction is scheduled for the Ramstein West Gate starting Nov. 27 and will continue until Dec. 29. Construction will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., which may impede traffic through the gate between those times. The purpose of the construction is to perform maintenance on the inbound lanes, […]

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KMC Blotter — Nov. 17, 2017

Nov. 6 2:41 p.m.: Failure to report a minor traffic collision on Ramstein Nov. 7 7:39 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries and disabling damages in Muenchweiler 11:15 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern Nov. 8 5:33 a.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle from a secured location […]

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Take Note — Nov. 17, 2017

Retiree luncheon The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office will sponsor a KMC Retiree Council/RAO Retiree Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at the KMCC Food Court Activity Room on Ramstein Air Base. The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center TRICARE Office will brief on its latest changes. To […]

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AFRICOM discusses past, present, future

AFRICOM discusses past, present, future

by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Hundreds of U.S. service members and other personnel from U.S. Africa Command attended a weeklong annual Regional Synchronization Working Group on Oct. 30. The event was hosted by security leaders from the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development and other defense personnel. Lt. […]

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USAG RP recognizes civilian employees for length of service

USAG RP recognizes civilian employees for length of service

Story and photo by Erinn Burgess
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Fifty-five years of government service — That’s what Robert Bigelow was recognized for at the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Length of Service Ceremony Nov. 3 at Armstrong’s Club. Garrison leaders presented civilian employees with length-of-service awards for milestones beginning at five years.

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New CSM brings commitment, attitude and trust to USAG RP

New CSM brings commitment, attitude and trust to USAG RP

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

Commitment, attitude and trust are three areas Command Sgt. Maj. Brian N. Hauke emphasizes when mentoring Soldiers, and building a great U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz team with those elements is what he aims to do.

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KMC Blotter — Nov. 10, 2017

Oct. 30 2:06 p.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Reichenbach-Steegen 2:12 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident in Landstuhl 6:38 p.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Kaiserslautern Oct. 31 12:47 a.m.: Drunken operation of vehicle in Landstuhl 11:45 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in […]

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Take Note — Nov. 10, 2017

Education Week The Ramstein Education Center, together with on-base colleges and Ramstein Library will sponsor an open house to celebrate American Education Week with “A Taste of Education,” from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at Bldg. 2120. Resources to assist with education goals while eating and having a great […]

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When to use winter tires in Germany

Since Dec. 3, 2010, a German federal law has been in effect that specifically mandates the use of winter tires when conditions are icy. Winter tires have two kinds of markings: a snowflake, indicating it’s a snow tire; or M+S, indicating the tire is designed to work in “Matsch und […]

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