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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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Military and civilian members bow their heads in prayer during National Prayer Breakfast March 13 on Ramstein. The event saw attendance from all branches of the military, and from people of various religious backgrounds. The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps hosted the interdenominational event.

National Prayer Breakfast unites community

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

Military and civilian members from around the community gathered at the Ramstein Officers’ Club early in the morning March 13 to celebrate more than 200 years of religious freedom.

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KMC Blotter – March 24, 2017

MARCH 13 2:36 a.m.: Mutual assault and destruction of government property on Vogelweh Family Housing. 9:25 a.m.: Self-harm ideation in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 2 p.m.: Assault on Ramstein. 4:29 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured government and private property on Ramstein. 10:32 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision in Kaiserslautern. MARCH […]

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KMC Notices and Events – March 24, 2017

Town center closes The Weilerbach town center will be closed for traffic from Monday until April 22. Motorists should follow the detour signs and obey the “do not park” signs. Blood drive The Armed Services Blood Program-Europe will be conducting the following blood drives: Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

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Ramstein celebrates strength through history

Ramstein celebrates strength through history

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Approximately 30 Team Ramstein members gathered at the Ramstein Enlisted Club March 14 to honor and celebrate Women’s History Month.

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