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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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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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