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Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at an Adopt-a-School Program signing Feb. 24 at Ramstein Elementary School. The Adopt-a-School Program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between a school and a military unit that increases public awareness of the military’s mission and enhances military children’s quality of education.

Adopt-a-School program brings KMC together for education

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

Unit commanders and administrators from the 86th Airlift Wing, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, and the Department of Defense Education Activity Europe East District came together to sign the Adopt-a-School Program Memorandum of Understanding for the Kaiserslautern Military Community Feb. 24 at Ramstein Elementary School.

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Master Sgt. Henry Lopez, U.S. Air Forces in Europe readiness and plans manager, and Senior Airman Zachary Abraham, 435th Security Forces Squadron commander’s support staff, fold an American flag during a dual retirement ceremony Feb. 24 on Ramstein. John and Colynn Hamilton, USAFE management analyst and human resources specialist, respectively, as well as husband and wife, retired after more than 80 years of combined service.

USAFE couple who inspire ‘hang their hats’ to retire

Story and photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Among peals of laughter and more than a few tears, friends and coworkers bade farewell to not one but two U.S. Air Forces in Europe employees, who combined totaled more than 80 years of dedicated service.

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Size is but a number

Size is but a number

by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class M. Jang Naval Station Rota Public Affairs

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain — The supply department of 725th Air Mobility Squadron may be a small unit, but it is a crucial and effective one.

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KMC Blotter – March 3, 2017

FEB. 20 3:30 p.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Kaiserslautern. 6:30 p.m.: Theft of unsecured private property on Vogelweh. FEB. 21 9:15 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. 11:15 a.m.: Theft of unsecured private property in Kaiserslautern. 2:07 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern. […]

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KMC Notices and Events – March 3, 2017

AFAS anniversary Air Force Aid Society celebrates 75 years of helping Airmen this year. Today, air force bases across the globe will commemorate this milestone. On Ramstein, a celebration will take part from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court. Closures The KMC Housing […]

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Staff Sgt. Ju Ho Park, 1st Combat Communications Squadron electrical power production craftsman, and Senior Airman Christopher Pakusch, 1 CBCS electrical power production journeyman, lower a water-power pressure machine during a mock deployment exercise Feb. 16 on Ramstein. Airmen from 1 CBCS use mock deployment exercises to enhance job skills and maintain equipment to be prepared for deployments at any given time.

Day to day with 1st Combat Communications Squadron

Photos by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer

Staff Sgt. Ju Ho Park, 1st Combat Communications Squadron electrical power production craftsman, and Senior Airman Christopher Pakusch, 1 CBCS electrical power production journeyman, lower a water-power pressure machine during a mock deployment exercise Feb. 16 on Ramstein. Airmen from 1 CBCS use mock deployment exercises to enhance job skills and maintain equipment to be prepared for deployments at any given time.

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AF Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program updates released

Provided by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Air Force officials released details on the fiscal year 2017 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program Feb. 23, 2017. This year’s program consists of 80 Air Force specialties and continues the practice of offering larger sums of money initially up front.

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Annual Overseas Housing Allowance Utility Survey

Provided by U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

U.S. Army Europe is asking service members in Germany who are residing off-post in privately leased or rental housing to take part in the annual housing survey.

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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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