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Lt. Col. Richard D. Engelman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, briefs his Airmen about the history of the River Rats Memorial monument Feb. 17 on Ramstein. The monument was established by Red River Rats Fighter Pilots Association Ramstein in 1976 to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

786th Civil Engineer Squadron remembers fallen

Photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua

Lt. Col. Richard D. Engelman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, briefs his Airmen about the history of the River Rats Memorial monument Feb. 17 on Ramstein. The monument was established by Red River Rats Fighter Pilots Association Ramstein in 1976 to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

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Christina Moore (right), wife of Gary Moore, U.S. Air Forces in Europe visual information specialist, smiles at her daughter Samantha as they swim Feb. 14 at the Aquatic Center on Ramstein. The Biggest Loser challenge has given both women a steady workout plan and diet that they are excited to say feels right for them.

For the long haul

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

As they step on the scale, a feeling of dreaded anticipation washes over them. Beads of sweat roll down their back as they struggle to stand still, readjusting a shirt that always felt too tight. Watching the numbers climb to their final count, every person that’s ever worried about their […]

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Installation Management Command-Europe's 2016 Fire Fighter of the Year Daniel Pommer explains a rescue training scenario to three fire fighters during training Feb. 22 at Fire Station Kaiserslautern-East. Pommer and the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Fire Prevention program won IMCOM-Europe awards and will compete at IMCOM level competition.

Garrison fire department receives 2 IMCOM-Europe awards

Story and photo by Mary Ann Davis Installation Management Command

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department received two 2016 Installation Management Command-Europe awards — Firefighter and Fire Prevention Program of the Year.

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Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, command chief of Air Mobility Command, speaks to attendees of the 521st Air Mobility Wing commander’s conference Feb. 14 on Ramstein. Frey encouraged the commanders, superintendents and first sergeants present to remember the “I” — the person who voluntarily took the oath to defend and protect the United States.

AMC command chief: Remember the ‘I’ who took the oath

Photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore

Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, command chief of Air Mobility Command, speaks to attendees of the 521st Air Mobility Wing commander’s conference Feb. 14 on Ramstein. Frey encouraged the commanders, superintendents and first sergeants present to remember the “I” — the person who voluntarily took the oath to defend and protect the United States.

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March 3, 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 » Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Track: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » Want to Learn about VA Benefits: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » Boots to […]

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Airman 1st Class Chante Curtis, 786th Force Support Squadron services apprentice, shows Harold Ritchie, Ritchie International principal and hospitality consultant, how she folds fish for presentation during an inspection for the 61st Annual Hennessy Trophy Awards Program Feb 21 at Lindberghof Dining Facility on Kapaun. This is the third year that the 786 FSS has been nominated for the Hennessy award.

Dining facilities up for AF Hennessy Award

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

The 786th Force Support Squadron’s Rheinland Dining Facility, Lindberghof Dining Facility and the Jawbone Flight Kitchen were nominated to be inspected for the 61st annual Hennessy Trophy Awards program Feb. 21 on Ramstein.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
An Army AH-64 Apache helicopter is unloaded from an Air Mobility Command in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve C-5M Galaxy Feb. 22 on Ramstein. The four Apache helicopters that arrived are part of a larger contingent of helicopters and personnel comprising of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the European region.

USAF supports Army helicopter delivery to Europe

by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Loicano U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

A contingent of Army AH-64 Apache helicopters, delivered by two U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command C-5M Galaxies, arrived today in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

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KMC Blotter – Feb. 24, 2017

FEB. 13 7 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Landstuhl. FEB. 14 1:10 a.m.: Driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 8:13 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. 8:30 a.m.: Theft of unsecured private property in Kaiserslautern. 11:15 a.m.: Child neglect/endangerment on Landstuhl Family […]

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KMC Notices and Events – Feb. 24, 2017

Reduced manning The 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Legal Office will have reduced manning Monday. This might result in delays in services. For details, call the legal office at 480-5911 or 06371-47-5911. Blood drive The Armed Services Blood Program-Europe will be conducting the following blood drives: Monday: 9 a.m. to […]

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Photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
KMC spouses interact during the 86th Airlift Wing's SpouseFit event Feb. 23 at the Ramstein Officers' Club. The two-day event featured various activities.

Connections, camaraderie at Ramstein’s SpouseFit

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

The 86th Airlift Wing hosted its first-ever SpouseFit event this week at the Ramstein Officers’ Club, boosting the morale of military spouses by offering a fit, fun and fabulous opportunity to build connections and to stay resilient.

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