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Features, News

Painting a better community: Airmen and local nationals volunteer

Volunteers from Ramstein Air Base and the town of Schwedelbach work together to repair a public barbecue pavilion April 23 in Schwedelbach. Airmen and local nationals teamed up through the 86th Airlift Wing Host Nation Office’s Grassroots Program for single Airmen to repair and beautify a public facility. The program […]

April 27, 2017 ×

Features, News, Schools

Scintillators take second at StellarXplorers national finals

Scintillators take second at StellarXplorers national finals

by Ken Robinson
Kaiserslautern High School StellarXplorers

Kaiserslautern High School sent two teams over spring break to the StellarXplorers national finals. The all-expense paid trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., featured the top 10 high school teams in the nation. KHS’ top team, the Scintillators, took second place while their counterpart, “Buckets of Coleslaw,” captured the fifth spot.

April 27, 2017 ×

Lifestyle, News

Residents off-base must watch homes, vehicles Sunday night — Germans observe official holiday Monday

Residents off-base must watch homes, vehicles Sunday night — Germans observe official holiday Monday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents living off base might experience some weird things happening in their neighborhood Sunday night. They must keep a watchful eye on their houses and vehicles since Germans observe “Hexennacht,” or Witches’ Night, April 30. Legend says that on the night of April 30, evil ghosts represented by cold weather, […]

April 27, 2017 ×

News

21st Special Troops Battalion changes command in ceremony

21st Special Troops Battalion changes command in ceremony

Story and photos by Brittany Jones
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command said goodbye to Special Troops Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Caprissa S. Brown-Slade and Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Williams during a change-of-responsibility ceremony, April 13, at the Kleber Kaserne Gymnasium.

April 27, 2017 ×

News

Never off duty: Ramstein Airmen extinguish fire

Never off duty: Ramstein Airmen extinguish fire

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

On his way to the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center from church on Easter Sunday, Master Sgt. Skipper Valentin Cruzado, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services assistant chief of training, and his family were in their car waiting for the light to turn green at an intersection.

April 20, 2017 ×

Features, News

The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge

The beaten path: An Airman’s 381-mile walk for refuge

By Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a child, worrying about where or when you’re going to eat your next meal shouldn’t be a thought, yet for one Ramstein Airman, it was only one of her countless fears.

April 20, 2017 ×

News

Ramstein leaders stress importance of vigilance always

by Public Affairs
86th Airlift Wing

With the persistent threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, Ramstein Air Base leaders are stressing the importance of vigilance and situational awareness to members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Military members, civilian employees, dependents and family members, and contractors stationed at, traveling through, or otherwise assigned to Ramstein or present […]

April 20, 2017 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter — April 21, 2017

Compiled by the 569 USFPS and 86 FS

April 10 11:15 a.m.: Theft from an unsecure motor vehicle in Weilerbach 11:29 a.m.: Larceny of unsecure Government property on Kapaun AS 11:58 a.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein 6:09 p.m.: Domestic assault on Vogelweh Family Housing Area April 11 1:06 p.m.: Self-harm attempt on Vogelweh Family Housing Area 2:00 p.m.: Theft […]

April 20, 2017 ×

Features, News

Take Note — April 21, 2017

Helpers needed Ramstein-Miesenbach will offer an environmental day Saturday to keep the city clean and to make a contribution to environmental protection. Volunteers are needed to help collect trash and garbage. Interested helpers will meet at 9 a.m. at the city nursery in Talstrasse. They will get divided in groups, […]

April 20, 2017 ×

Features, Health, News

Earth Day 2017 – why and how does the KMC celebrate it?

Earth Day 2017 – why and how does the KMC celebrate it?

by Susanne Panzer and Anna Lessire
86th Civil Engineer Squadron Installation Management

Some people would argue that every day is “Earth Day,” but the “Earth Day” we talk about is an annual event celebrated April 22, first only conducted in the USA and now popular worldwide.

April 20, 2017 ×