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William Hendricks, right, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe Armed Control and Counter Proliferation treaty compliance officer, roleplays as an inspector during a Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Inspection Exercise Dec. 6 on Ramstein Air Base. Ramstein exercises annually to ensure that it is in compliance with the treaty, which establishes that at any moment, any of the 30 countries can announce that they are giving 36 hours’ notice before inspecting Ramstein Air Base for combat capabilities such as combat aircraft.

Maintaining post-Cold War treaty on Ramstein

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

At any moment, any of 30 countries can announce that they are giving 36 hours’ notice before inspecting Ramstein. The 30 countries are Treaty of Conventional Armed Forces in Europe signatories, which was created to control the number of combat capabilities such as combat aircraft in Europe. To prepare for such an inspection, Ramstein conducted a CFE inspection exercise Dec. 6.

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Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Stellabotte, 86th Dental Squadron dental operations superintendent, receives congratulations from his colleagues after being selected for promotion to the rank of chief master sergeant. Chief master sergeant corresponds with the pay grade E-9, and is the highest enlisted rank an Airman can attain.

Climbing to the top: Ramstein congratulates new chiefs

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

86th Airlift Wing leadership congratulated some of the Air Force’s newest chief master sergeants Dec. 6 on Ramstein Air Base. The chief-selects didn’t know they made the grade, and were delightfully surprised when the installation commander and command chief greeted them with their certificate of selection.

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Blotter, News

The KMC Blotter — Dec. 15, 2017

Dec. 4 9:34 a.m.: Shoplifting in Kaiserslautern 2:02 p.m.: Damage to private property and assault at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center 4:23 p.m.: Assault in Kaiserslautern 7:15 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 8:30 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured private property on Vogelweh Family Housing Dec. 5 […]

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Take Note — Dec. 15, 2017

Grasroots event The 86th Airlift Wing Grassroots Program for young Airmen will offer German kegeln, which is similar to bowling, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the lanes in the Ramstein-Miesenbach culture center, Haus des Buergers. The mayor of Ramstein-Miesenbach extended an invitation to 15 Airmen to enjoy an evening […]

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US Army NATO changes enlisted leadership

US Army NATO changes enlisted leadership

by Greg Jones
U.S. Army NATO Brigade

Command Sgt. Maj. Bernadette Phillips assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Army NATO Brigade from Command Sgt. Maj. Ira Russey in a ceremony Dec. 5 at Sembach Kaserne.

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X-mas tree & decoration/safety tips

X-mas tree & decoration/safety tips

Courtesy of KMC Fire Emergency Services

The holiday season is here again. As people prepare to make their homes look like a tiny version of a local Christmas market, the Kaiserslautern Military Community Fire Emergency Services would like everyone to keep safety in mind. KMC Fire Emergency Services is dedicated to helping keep Christmas merry and bright, so here are some safety tips regarding Christmas trees and home decoration.

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Operation Good Cheer provides Soldiers a holiday cultural experience

Operation Good Cheer provides Soldiers a holiday cultural experience

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

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Soldiers assigned to units in the Baumholder Military Community and Kaiserslautern will get an extra dose of goodwill and holiday spirit in the local community thanks to the Operation Good Cheer program.

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Garrison provides inclement weather notifications for safety

Garrison provides inclement weather notifications for safety

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

Cold weather can create hazards affecting road conditions, duty reporting and school closings, and the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is ready to make the tough calls in regard to safety. “We want to ensure our Army Families are safe by making prudent decisions when the weather creates dangerous driving conditions,” […]

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Paratroopers with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and German Air Force prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules Dec. 6 on Ramstein Air Base. The paratroopers participated in Operation Toy Drop 2017 to maintain their military free fall and jump master proficiencies. — Photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh

NATO paratroopers jump for Toy Drop 2017

by Sgt. DJ Borden
16th Sustainment Brigade

ALZEY, Germany — U.S. Soldiers, Airmen and allied and partner nation forces came together to conduct the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company’s annual Operation Toy Drop Dec. 4 to 8.

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Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander, marshals in the newest C-130J Super Hercules in the fleet, piloted by Col. Joseph H. Wenckus, 86th AW vice commander, Dec. 4. The C-130J is known as the workhorse of the military ready for any mission , anytime, anywhere. — Photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer

USAF’s newest Herc joins Ramstein fleet

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

A crew assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron crossed the Atlantic Ocean to retrieve a brand new C-130J Super Hercules from the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company production facility, in Marietta, Georgia, Nov. 29. The C-130J, an upgraded version of the C-130 Hercules legacy model, adds 15 feet to the fuselage […]

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