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People attend the 2017 Winter Ramstein Tech Expo Feb. 8 on Ramstein. The event was put on by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, a nonprofit international organization that seeks to develop networks between people involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by creating a medium for the ethical exchange of information.

Ramstein becomes tech savvy

Story and photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association hosted the 2017 Winter Ramstein Technology Exposition Feb. 8 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

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Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, receive a brief from Staff Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, 1st Combat Communications Squadron combat readiness instructor, during an immersion tour of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Feb. 3 on Ramstein. Clark and Easton toured squadrons within the wing’s three local groups, ate lunch with several 435 AGOW Airmen and spoke at a commander’s call during the tour.

3rd Air Force commander: Balance work, life

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

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief and former 3rd Air Force command chief, participated in an immersion tour of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Feb. 3.

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Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group work together to build a tent during exercise Austere Forge Feb. 1 on Ramstein. During the exercise, the Airmen planned what equipment would be used and who would be going, readied the equipment and personnel, processed through the 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron’s installation deployment readiness cell and set up tents and equipment in a simulated deployed location. The 435 CRG participated in the exercise to practice their capability to deploy within 72 hours.

435 CRG puts enjoyment in deployment

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

Approximately 80 Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group participated in exercise Austere Forge from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2.

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KMC Blotter – Feb. 17, 2017

FEB. 5 8:39 p.m.: Self harm attempt in Queidersbach. FEB. 7 8:11 a.m.: Gate runner on Ramstein. 9:45 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. FEB. 8 12:46 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries and failure to report in Kaiserslautern. 3:15 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured government property in St. […]

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KMC Notices and Events – Feb. 17, 2017

Closures The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section will be closed Monday in observation of the holiday. Customer service hours will resume Tuesday. The 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Legal Office will have reduced manning Feb. 27. This might result in delays in services. For details, call the legal […]

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Airman 1st Class Blake Gunderson, 24th Intelligence Squadron technical reporter (left), and Tech. Sgt. Gentry Koepp, 86th Civil Engineering Squadron unaccompanied housing NCO in charge, lift a mattress during a dorm inspection Feb. 7 on Ramstein. The Dorm Reception Center thoroughly inspects the rooms for cleanliness before Airmen vacate.

Farewell dorms, hello housing

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

With every promotion, Airmen gain new responsibilities and expectations. Some promotions come with the eligibility to move out of the base dormitories, and the process can unfortunately take longer when Airmen receive incorrect information. Ramstein’s Dorm Reception Center and the Vogelweh Housing Office are dedicated to ensuring that Airmen who […]

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Civilian misconduct program brings order to overseas communities

by Mary Davis U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

When you bring 35,000 people from various backgrounds, cultures and values to live and work together in one military community, you may have a few disciplinary issues. If this group of people is located in a country outside the United States, disciplinary issues are handled in a different way.

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Brig. Gen. Steven W. Ainsworth, commanding general for the 7th Mission Support Command (center), listens to a brief on military retiree Tricare benefits during the 99th Regional Support Command Retirement Services Office biannual preretirement brief hosted by the 7th MSC Feb. 4.

99th RSC briefs 7th MSC Soldiers on reserve retirement

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

The 7th Mission Support Command hosted the 99th Regional Support Command Retirement Services Office biannual preretirement brief for 22 Soldiers and civilians Feb. 4 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Family Housing.

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Community Corner – Feb. 17, 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 » President’s Day — No classes TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » Pre-Separation Counseling Teleconference (GSU’s only): 9 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC » Key Spouse […]

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Staff Sgt. Nichol Jimenez, 86th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster craftsman, holds a hand-held weather instrument called a kestrel Feb. 7 on Ramstein. Jimenez was awarded 2016's Air Force Weather Airman of the Year while providing support to both the 37th Airlift Squadron and 76th Airlift Squadron.

86 OSS Airman takes Air Force by storm

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

Behind every multimillion dollar aircraft landing at Ramstein is a team of Airmen celebrating yet another successful flight as they continue to diligently watch the skies for hazardous weather. For one of those teams, one Airman stands out from all other weather Airmen across the world, giving the 86th Operations […]

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