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KMC first responders remember 9/11

KMC first responders remember 9/11

by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen bow their heads in prayer during a 9/11 retreat ceremony Sept. 11 on Ramstein. The ceremony included a presentation of colors, speeches, a wreath laying and a ringing of the fire bell.

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American drivers required to stop for unmarked polizei cars

American drivers required to stop for unmarked polizei cars

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

German polizei use unmarked traffic cars just like traffic-enforcement officers in the United States. So why don’t some American drivers stop when an unmarked polizei car pulls ahead with flashing lights?

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Installation Prevention Team unites key players

Installation Prevention Team unites key players

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

The weekly police blotter reports incidents within the Kaiserslautern Military Community such as traffic violations, alcohol-related offenses and domestic abuse.

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A crowd listens to the Ambassadors, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe jazz band, as they play music for the 73rd anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising Aug. 29 in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. U.S. bands are invited each year to perform for the celebration. Participating in events with NATO allies improves interoperability and strengthens long standing relationships.

US, Slovakia jazz up celebration

Story and photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — On Aug. 29, 1944, the Slovak army and resistance began an uprising against the pro-Nazi Slovak government of the time and the German occupation of their country. They were successful in liberating their homeland and held annual celebrations to commemorate the event. For the 73rd anniversary, the […]

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A Romanian military member inspects his troops as they prepare to board a C-130J Super Hercules during a bilateral training exercise with U.S. forces Aug. 24 at Boboc Air Base, Romania. U.S. and Romanian troops joined forces for Carpathian Fall, which aims to promote interoperability and unit cohesion among allies.

Exercise concludes, partnership endures

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

OTOPENI AIR BASE, Romania — U.S. and Romanian military members concluded a two-week bilateral training exercise on Otopeni Air Base, Romania, Aug. 31. Carpathian Fall 2017 involved participation from more than 100 Airmen from Ramstein along with paratroopers from the U.S. Army and Romania military. The exercise also saw participation […]

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Army, Air Force band together for Airman’s best friend

Army, Air Force band together for Airman’s best friend

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

They step from the car, wagging their faithful tails as they trot next to their partners. Children squeal with delight as they see them, but Airmen know that as fluffy as they are, military working dogs are not a household pet.

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KMC Blotter — Sept. 8, 2017

Aug. 28 10:20 a.m.: Reckless operation of a vehicle in Landstuhl 1 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries and failure to obey a lawful order in Schwedelbach 1:36 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Weilerbach 4:25 p.m.: Drunken operation of a motor vehicle and child endangerment on Vogelweh Family […]

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Take Note — Sept. 8, 2017

Green Dot training Have you taken your annual Green Dot training? If not it is not too late to sign up. This annual training increases awareness and prevention of interpersonal violence, to include sexual assault, domestic and inter-personal violence, and suicide. We are providing additional training opportunities in order to […]

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Ramstein retires C-20H

Ramstein retires C-20H

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It didn’t fly off into the sunset, and there weren’t any tears, but it was still a movie moment on Ramstein, Aug. 28.

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37th AS gives Romanian paratroopers a lift

37th AS gives Romanian paratroopers a lift

by Airman 1st Class Joshua D. Magbanua,
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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