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Take Note – April 7, 2017

Center closes The Weilerbach center of town will be closed for traffic until April 22. Motorists should follow the detour signs and obey the “do not park” signs. Office closures The Furnishings Man-agement Section will be closed for furniture delivery and pickup Monday and Tuesday due to the annual inventory […]

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KMC Blotter – April 7, 2017

March 27 11:35 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. 11:55 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Weilerbach. 1:45 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. 2:35 p.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Ramstein-Miesenbach. March 28 2:30 a.m.: Larceny of private property in Kaiserslautern. 6:43 […]

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721 APS delivers knowledge to new Airmen

721 APS delivers knowledge to new Airmen

by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For many new Airmen, completing upgrade training within their career field can feel like an uphill battle. There are career development courses and on-the-job training to complete, all while keeping up with the day-to-day demands of their job. The 721st Aerial Port Squadron has devised a solution through their Unit […]

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Ramstein kicks off AFAF

Ramstein kicks off AFAF

Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein kicked off the Air Force Assistance Fund at the Hercules Theater March 27 with a testimonial by an Airman who benefited from the campaign’s contribution. The AFAF is an annual effort created to raise funds for four charities that directly support Airmen in need: Air Force Aid Society, Air […]

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KMC’s Armed Forces take on the Maltz Challenge

KMC’s Armed Forces take on the Maltz Challenge

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

Thirty-six Airmen and Soldiers across the Kaiserslautern Military Community participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Maltz Challenge workout March 30 at the 435th Security Forces Squadron compound on Ramstein. This was the first time the Maltz Challenge has been conducted outside the contiguous United States. The event was a joint […]

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Ramstein, Spangdahlem Airmen remember the Wereth 11

Ramstein, Spangdahlem Airmen remember the Wereth 11

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Vanguard Battalion demonstrates expeditionary sustainment capabilities with Slovenian Army

Vanguard Battalion demonstrates expeditionary sustainment capabilities with Slovenian Army

Story by 1st Lt. Evan Kowalski
Photos by 1st Lt. Mark Schneider
16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

POSTOJNA, Slovenia – The 16th Special Troops Battalion deployed its forces forward to conduct a battalion-level exercise including a convoy live-fire exercise, explosive ordnance disposal, and aerial resupply here, March 19. The purpose of the six-day training exercise, Vanguard Proof, was to demonstrate interoperability with NATO allies, and to validate […]

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Community Corner – April 7, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center

For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Transition GPS Workshop-Separatees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop-Separatees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: […]

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KMC Notices and Events

Important notices and events for the Kaiserslautern Military Community in Germany. Updated weekly.

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Bulgarian paratroopers wait to load two Super Hercules C-130Js and an Alenia C-27J Spartan during Exercise Thracian Spring 17 March 15 over Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria. The 37th Airlift Squardon air crew and 435th Contingency Response Group jump masters from Ramstein worked directly with the paratroopers to conduct tactical flight training. The two-week combined training with Bulgaria’s military aims to facilitate overall relations and build their nations’ joint military capabilities.

Ramstein Airmen build relations with Bulgarian military

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria — Trust is an essential element in building any team; similar to one gear efficiently turning in a large machine, it greatly affects the speed, torque and direction of its power source.

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