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KMC Blotter – Jan. 27, 2017

JAN. 17 4:15 a.m.: Theft of unsecured private property in Mackenbach. 8:30 a.m.: Theft of unsecured government property in Mackenbach. 10:10 a.m.: Child neglect on Landstuhl. 3:30 p.m.: Driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Landstuhl. JAN. 18 5:15 p.m.: Theft of unsecured private property on Ramstein. 8:30 […]

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KMC Notices and Events – Jan. 27, 2017

Closures The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section will close at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8 due to training. Customer service hours will resume Feb. 9. The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section will be closed Feb. 20 in observation of the holiday. Customer service hours will resume Feb. […]

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Gertrude “Gertie” Grosskopf, 721st Aerial Port Squadron fleet service supervisor and air transportable galley and lavatory manager, takes a photo with members of the 721 APS on the flightline of Ramstein. Gertie is retiring after serving the Air Force for more than 39 years. During her time, she became known as the go-to person for the ATGLs not only in the squadron but for all of Air Mobility Command.

721 APS local national celebrates 39 years of stellar service

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

After nearly four decades of dedicated work, one would hope they have left a mark on their work center. One 721st Aerial Port Squadron member has done that and more.

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Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 452nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 446th Maintenance Squadron spray propylene glycol onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The purpose of the spray is to de-ice the tail and wings of aircraft that are about to depart. Airmen from multiple reserve aircraft maintenance squadrons are on a temporary duty assignment at Ramstein to train with the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which is part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing.

Team Ramstein doesn’t roll dice when it comes to ice

Photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh

Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 452nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 446th Maintenance Squadron spray propylene glycol onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The purpose of the spray is to de-ice the tail and wings of aircraft that are about to depart. Airmen from multiple reserve aircraft maintenance squadrons are on a temporary duty assignment at Ramstein to train with the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which is part of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr
An 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade Soldier lines up tactical military vehicles prior to a convoy Jan. 7 at the staging area across the street from the port in Bremerhaven, Germany. Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade assisted 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with offloading the heavy brigade’s equipment from cargo ships in this North Sea port city and transporting them to the Bergen-Hohne Training Area railhead almost 100 miles inland from Jan. 6 to 18.

Knights Brigade helps move 3/4 ID vehicles across Europe

by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O’Brien 16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

BREMERHAVEN, Germany — Soldiers from 16th Sustainment Brigade assisted 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with offloading the heavy brigade’s equipment from cargo ships in the North Sea port city of Bremerhaven and transporting it to the Bergen-Hohne Training Area railhead almost 100 miles inland from January 6 to 18.

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Army Reserve Soldiers, units must be ready, flexible

by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

Army Reserve Soldiers and units must be ready to conduct their mission at any time or place and adjust to whatever conditions or changes they face, the commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command told the commander and other leaders of the 7th Mission Support Command.

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Community Corner – Jan. 27, 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 scheduled TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » USA Jobs: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Predeployment Briefing: 1 to 2 p.m., IDRC […]

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AF changes tattoo, recruiting policy

AF changes tattoo, recruiting policy

Story and graphic courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.

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A cake is displayed at the 2016 Angel Tree ceremony Nov. 8 on Ramstein. This year 233 Air Force, Army and Navy Families received Angel Tree donations, affecting more than 400 children’s lives.

Angel Tree gives record $24K to KMC families

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

The KMC donated in force this past holiday season, raising approximately $24,000 for the annual Angel Tree program Nov. 8 to Dec. 21.

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Airmen receive a simulated critical care patient from a transport vehicle during an exercise Jan. 11 on Ramstein. Patients who are in critical status are accompanied by critical care air transportation teams who ride and fly with them until they reach their destination.

Medical units maintain preparedness through training

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After the clock struck midnight on New Year’s day, many began to put their new resolutions into motion. For medical professionals stationed at Ramstein, their resolution was to start the year with training to maintain job proficiency.

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