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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives his opening statement at the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group symposium Nov. 14 on Ramstein. The event is an Africa-focused security cooperation forum with leaders from the Department of State, Department of Defense, U.S. Agency for International Development and other personnel to synchronize efforts across the diplomatic, defense and developmental sectors in AFRICOM.

AFRICOM leaders discuss future during symposium

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

Approximately 300 U.S. service members and other personnel from U.S. Africa Command attended the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group symposium kickoff Nov. 14 on Ramstein.

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Santa Claus hands out candy to children after a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Nov. 28 on Ramstein. For the ceremony, Santa arrived in a red firetruck instead of the traditional reindeer sleigh.

Ramstein lights up holiday season at tree lighting ceremony

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein chapel community kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the official Ramstein Christmas tree Nov. 28 on the traffic circle outside the Northside Chapel.

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Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, tours the 86th Airlift Wing Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During his visit, Clark was able to meet with Airmen throughout multiple organizations to learn about their duties and how they impact the 86 AW mission. During an “All-Call,” Clark spoke about the importance of taking care of family, wingmen and accomplishing the mission. Third Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force are U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa's component numbered air forces for U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. Based at Ramstein, 3rd Air Force and 17 EAF direct all USAFE-AFAFRICA forces engaged in contingency and wartime operations in the EUCOM and AFRICOM areas of responsibility. Along with its headquarters operations directorate, the command is comprised of 10 wings, two groups and the 603rd Air Operations Center. Third Air Force and 17 EAF prepare and employ ready airpower, build partnerships and conduct full-spectrum operations to secure U.S. national interests in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Ramstein welcomes 3rd Air Force commander

Photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, tours the 86th Airlift Wing Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During his visit, Clark was able to meet with Airmen throughout multiple organizations to learn about their duties and how they impact the 86 AW mission.

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Community Corner – Dec. 2, 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 » Want to Learn About VA Benefits?: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » USA Jobs: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Key Spouse Initial Training, Part 1: 4 […]

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Airmen pray during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication ceremony Nov. 10 on Ramstein. The 25 EFIS held the ceremony to commemorate Air Force Office of Special Investigation agents who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Gone but never forgotten: OSI constructs memorial for fallen

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Airmen pray during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication ceremony Nov. 10 on Ramstein. The 25 EFIS held the ceremony to commemorate Air Force Office of Special Investigation agents who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Photo courtesy of Walter F. Elkins Daenner Chapel was built in the 1950s to meet the needs of Christian and Jewish congregations. Today it serves the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Catholic community and Chapel Next, a contemporary Protestant service.

Daenner Chapel: Remote but teeming with life

by Prof. Christian Fuehrer Daenner Chapel volunteer

To most KMC residents, Daenner Kaserne is probably best known as a location of logistics and reserve units. In fact, the installation serves as home to a Defense Logistics Agency facility, the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, the U.S. Army Reserve’s 7th Mission Support Command and other reserve units. As reservists gather on Daenner Kaserne for training on weekends, the installation becomes a busy place, even on Sunday mornings.

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Courtesy photo Members of the 4th Air Support Operations Group, the Reservistenverband Undenheim and local officials attend a German National Day of Mourning ceremony Nov. 13 in Undenheim. Over a decade, 4 ASOG and Reservistenverband Undenheim have developed a relationship and participate in multiple activities together.

4 ASOG Airmen honor fallen German soldiers

by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Four Airmen assigned to the 4th Air Support Operations Group attended a German National Day of Mourning ceremony with the German reservist unit Reservistenverband Undenheim Nov. 13 in Undenheim, Germany.

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KMC Notices and Events – Dec. 2, 2016

Blood drive The Armed Services Blood Program-Europe will be conducting the following blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Kleber Kaserne Fitness Center, Bldg. 235 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105, in Baumholder 10 a.m. to […]

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KMC Blotter – Dec. 2, 2016

NOV. 21 5 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Weilerbach. 6:47 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Weilerbach. 8:30 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Weilerbach. 2:50 p.m.: Theft of secured private property on Ramstein. 4:50 p.m.: Suicidal gesture in Rodenbach. NOV. 22 7 […]

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Mitigating human factors in workplace

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

Every day, Airmen get busier as they strive to improve themselves and take on new responsibilities in their careers.

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