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Ramstein airfield construction begins next week

by Tech. Sgt. Sara Keller 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein will close one of its two runways in support of airfield construction projects beginning Monday.

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KMC Blotter – March 31, 2017

MARCH 20 9 a.m.: Failure to obey a lawful order on Ramstein. 2:38 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Weilerbach. MARCH 21 11:05 a.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein. 4:33 p.m.: Major traffic accident in Boeblingen. 6:25 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident in Kaiserslautern. MARCH 23 5:15 […]

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KMC Notices and Events – March 31, 2017

Town center closes The Weilerbach town center will be closed for traffic through April 22. Motorists should follow the detour signs and obey the “do not park” signs. Office closures The Furnishings Management Section will be closed for furniture delivery and pickup April 10 and 11 due to the annual […]

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Airmen assigned to the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron perform pushups during a physical training session March 14 on Ramstein. The 1 ACOS has challenged themselves to complete 435,000 pushups by June 2018. They chose 435,000 as a way to pay homage to their wing, the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing.

1 ACOS pushes to challenge themselves

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron is known for pushing boundaries, as evidenced by the motto emblazoned over their shield “The Best Done Better,” but the 1 ACOS Airmen have decided to challenge themselves to push in a different way.

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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lawrence "Shane" Colton and Inge Colton on their wedding day May 5, 1995, at Landstuhl, Germany. Colton was an attack helicopter pilot assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, who was shot down April 11, 2004, in Baghdad, Iraq. Inge Colton and other spouse survivors will be honored on Gold Star Spouse Day April 5.

Gold Star Spouses Day: Honoring spouses of fallen service members April 5

by Mary Ann Davis Installation Management Command

While many Americans were hunting Easter eggs or enjoying holiday brunch, Inge Colton was getting the most devastating news of her life.

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Staff Sgt. Sam Reardon, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, holds a mock explosive after neutralizing it during an exercise March 23 on Ramstein. The event took place at a newly established training ground, which featured a mock village where various scenarios can occur. Exercise Silver Flag, which includes the EOD training, takes place more than once a year.

EOD returns to Silver Flag

Photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua

Staff Sgt. Sam Reardon, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, holds a mock explosive after neutralizing it during an exercise March 23 on Ramstein. The event took place at a newly established training ground, which featured a mock village where various scenarios can occur. Exercise Silver Flag, which includes the EOD training, takes place more than once a year.

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Megan Nunez, a personal financial counselor for a military contractor in Baumholder, provides financial recommendations to a client. Nunez received her Accredited Financial Counselor certificate in February 2016 from the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Program, which offers military spouses transferable job skills as accredited financial counselors.

Financial program gives military spouses free training

Story and photos by Mary Ann Davis Installation Management Command

Finding employment as a military spouse can be tough because of constant relocations and the lack of transferrable skills, but thanks to the FINRA Foundation, spouses have an opportunity to earn a free financial counselor accreditation to help them find employment at any military installation or in the civilian sector. […]

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Community Corner – March 31, 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 » No classes TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » Sponsoring in the KMC: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Predeployment Briefing: 1 to 2 p.m., […]

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Capt. Mary Bordelon, 37th Airlift Squadron flight commander and Exercise Thracian Spring 17 mission commander talks with Master Sgt. Momchil Kostov, Bulgarian Special Operations 1st Battalion, 68th Brigade special warfare personnel, March 15 at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria. Bordelon visited the drop zone team to watch the team execute the first personnel drop for the two-week exercise. The U.S. Air Force’s forward presence in Europe allows Airmen to work with our Nato allies and partners, to develop ready air forces capable of maintaining regional security

Ramstein Airmen, Bulgarian air force spring into exercise

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

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria — Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Contingency Response Group joined the Bulgarian air force to kick off Exercise Thracian Spring 17 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, March 14.

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Courtesy photo Red Cross staff and volunteers pose for a photo at Red Cross Day March 11 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. The event was part of the campaign to promote the American Red Cross and to raise awareness about its mission in Europe as well as to inform people about Red Cross programs and upcoming events.

The American Red Cross: Serving those who serve

by Phyllis Cohn American Red Cross Regional Prom Director

The American Red Cross is one of the most well-known emergency response organizations in the world. Polls show that the Red Cross ranks at the top as one of the most recognizable brands among large, high-profile organizations.

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