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Construction on new traffic circle begins this month

by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A new traffic junction will be constructed beginning Nov. 28 outside the Ramstein East Gate. The new junction, described as a turbo circle, is a State Authority for Mobility — also referred to as LBM — project designed to meet future traffic needs.

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Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to a group of local community leaders and members during the 2016 German-American Day celebration Nov. 5 in Landstuhl. The Kaiserslautern German-American and International Women’s Club, the Atlantic Academy and key leaders from local communities around Ramstein came together to celebrate German-American Day with music and fellowship.

Community celebrates German-American Day

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Sara Keller 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Leadership from the KMC joined the Kaiserslautern German-American and International Women’s Club, the Atlantic Academy Kaiserslautern, the Docu Center Ramstein and key leaders from local communities around Ramstein to celebrate German-American Day Nov. 5 in Landstuhl.

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Community Corner – Nov. 11, 2016

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to […]

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New system will help beneficiaries manage specialty care referrals

by Ashley Patoka Regional Health Command Europe Public Affairs

Regional Health Command Europe will implement a new referral reminder system for patients who have a referral for specialty care beginning Nov. 30.

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A driver at the port of Nordenham, Germany, places a container of ammunition onto waiting train cars. More than 600 containers of mixed Army and Air Force ammunition was shipped to Germany and moved to Miesau Army Depot for storage and distribution across Europe. This is the largest Army-run ammo shipment in Europe for more than 20 years.

Biggest ammo shipment in 20 years arrives in Germany

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob McDonald 21st Theater Sustainment Command

NORDENHAM, Germany — The largest single Army-run shipment of ammunition to Europe in more than two decades, over 600 shipping containers worth, arrived in Germany Oct. 29.

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Capt. Heather Rybar, 86th Dental Squadron general dentist, talks to her patient, Emma LeNeave, during the 86th Dental Squadron’s “Little Teeth, Big Smiles” event Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The event invited parents to bring their children, up to 10 years old, in to receive a dental checkup and cleaning.

Little teeth, big smiles: children visit dental squadron

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Capt. Heather Rybar, 86th Dental Squadron general dentist, talks to her patient, Emma LeNeave, during the 86th Dental Squadron’s “Little Teeth, Big Smiles” event Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The event invited parents to bring their children, up to 10 years old, in to receive a dental checkup and cleaning.

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Human resources unit activates in Baumholder

Human resources unit activates in Baumholder

Courtesy of the U.S. Army

A new organization designed to provide superior expeditionary human resources support showed its true colors during an activation ceremony held Oct. 25 at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center on Smith Barracks.

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An Airman tracks incoming flights Oct. 5 at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. The 65th Air Base Group enables expeditionary movement of warfighters, warplanes and global communications to combatant commanders, and supports joint coalition and NATO operations to promote partnerships.

Portuguese partnership supports 65th Air Base Group mission

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Keim 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LAJES FIELD, Portugal — Wheels go up as aircraft emerge into the blue sky over the choppy Atlantic abyss. Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, is a critical piece of the 86th Airlift Wing mission to provide airlift capabilities around the globe.

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Children practice breaking the grip of a stranger and running away to safety Oct. 22 on Ramstein. Children are taught to get away and find help when encountered by a threatening stranger.

Children learn about ‘stranger danger,’ how to identify ‘good guys’

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

Children attending the Kuk Sool Won martial arts class on Ramstein recently learned valuable techniques to avoid and evade strangers, as well as how to identify first responders who can help in emergencies.

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KMC Notices, News, Take Note

KMC Notices and Events – Nov. 11, 2016

Holidays giveaway The annual USO Europe Home for the Holidays Giveaway contest will run through Thursday. They will pick 16 winners Nov. 22 and announce them Nov. 23. The contest is open to service members who are E-4 or below, single and stationed in the European theater. Prizes include a […]

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