News

News

Non-approved electronic wireless devices can disrupt German communications systems

Non-approved electronic wireless devices can disrupt German communications systems

Courtesy of 86th Communications Squadron

Certain U.S. electronic devices can disrupt communications in Germany and may result in legal proceedings and fines for those who use them. The use of such devices, such as cordless phones, wireless routers, and baby monitors, could interfere with critical communications systems supporting fire departments, emergency services, banks, rail systems, medical equipment, or security systems.

December 7, 2017 ×

News

Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17

Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17

Story and photos by Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel
U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

UVDA AIR FORCE BASE, Israel — After two weeks of flying missions, Blue Flag 2017, the third iteration of the Israeli-hosted exercise, wrapped up at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 16.

December 7, 2017 ×

News

Joint-Exercise Double Eagle wraps up in Serbia

Joint-Exercise Double Eagle wraps up in Serbia

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

BATAJNICA AIRFIELD, Serbia — “This exercise is important because it builds the readiness of both our militaries,” said Lt. Gen. John Gronski, U.S. Army Europe deputy commanding general. “When you have a ready military a region can be more stable and secure.”

December 1, 2017 ×

Health, News

Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

provided by TRICARE communications

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. “Changing from a fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian […]

December 1, 2017 ×

Health, News

86th MDG leadership visits Homburg Medical University

86th MDG leadership visits Homburg Medical University

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

HOMBURG, Germany — Leadership from the 86th Medical Group and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center visited Saarland University Medical Center in Homburg, Germany, Nov. 9, in order to strengthen partnership and exchange information with German medical practitioners.

December 1, 2017 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — Dec. 1

Nov. 13 8:01 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries in Landstuhl 11:10 a.m.: Theft of an unsecured motor vehicle in Siegelbach 1:14 p.m.: Operating an unregistered/uninsured vehicle, operating a vehicle without a USAREUR license and larceny in Ramstein-Miesenbach 5:24 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision on Rhine […]

December 1, 2017 ×

News

Take Note — Dec. 1, 2017

New office hours Starting Monday, customer hours of the Furnishings Management Section will be as follows: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays. Estate Claims Anyone having claims on or obligations to the estate of Senior Airman Edward Hidbrader, assigned to the […]

December 1, 2017 ×

News

USO, military leaders thank KMC

USO, military leaders thank KMC

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

Leaders from the Army and Air Force joined forces with the United Service Organizations to thank military members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community with an event Nov. 18 on Vogelweh Military Complex.

December 1, 2017 ×

News

French students tour Ramstein Air Base

French students tour Ramstein Air Base

December 1, 2017 ×

News

3D Month: Sobering facts about impaired driving

3D Month: Sobering facts about impaired driving

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

Many people celebrate the holiday season at Christmas markets, local festivals and parties, but driving to or from these festivities can be dangerous because of impaired drivers.

December 1, 2017 ×