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Photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike
Members of the KMC line up in preparation for the Trunk or Treat event Oct. 31 on Ramstein. The event gave families the opportunity to trick or treat and experience the holiday in a safe environment.

KMC celebrates Halloween

Members of the KMC line up in preparation for the Trunk or Treat event Oct. 31 on Ramstein. The event gave families the opportunity to trick or treat and experience the holiday in a safe environment.

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KMC Notices, News, Take Note

KMC Notices and Events – Nov. 4, 2016

Holidays giveaway The annual USO Europe Home for the Holidays Giveaway contest will run through Nov. 17. 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 […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Nov. 4, 2016

OCT. 24 10:05 a.m.: Assault on Vogelweh. 5:55 p.m.: Theft of unsecured private property on Ramstein. 10:55 p.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Kaiserslautern. OCT. 25 7:49 a.m.: Drunken operation of a vehicle in Kaiserslautern. 8:58 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Otterbach. 10:20 a.m.: Major traffic […]

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News

Photos by Cynthia Vernat
International NATO staff work during command post exercise Trident Juncture 2016. The staff from Headquarters Allied Air Command was augmented by experts from other NATO and national air units to stand up a 300-personnel Joint Force Air Component. The team, headed by Brig. Gen. Kevin Huyck, provides air and space support to the Joint Force Command in Naples, Italy, in a fictitious collective defense scenario. The exercise was part of the preparation of NATO force headquarters for their standby period of the NATO Response Force 2017.

HQ AIRCOM stands up JFAC for Trident Juncture 2016

Courtesy of Headquarters Allied Air Command Public Affairs

From Oct. 24 through Nov. 2, Headquarters Allied Air Command supported NATO’s command post exercise Trident Juncture 2016.

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News

Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove the wing leading edge to facilitate structural repair on a C-130J Super Hercules wing Oct. 25 on Ramstein. Crew chiefs and aircraft electrical and environmental specialists often work together to repair and troubleshoot aircraft.

86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stays wired

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Whether it’s through freezing rain or scorching heat, many Airmen work tirelessly to employ airpower every day. More specifically, the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems flight works diligently around the clock to ensure Ramstein’s air power is wired for success. From cabin pressurization to engine control, […]

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News

Senior Airman Jordan Burge, 86th Munitions Squadron munitions operations technician, takes accountability of ammunition Oct. 26 on Ramstein. Airmen of the 86 MUNS inspect, sort and ship munitions according to the intended destinations.

86 MUNS Airmen help keep Air Force in fight

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

Guns without ammunition are useless to the warfighter, and it is the same for fighter aircraft, bombers and attack helicopters.

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News

Clark takes command of 3rd Air Force

Clark takes command of 3rd Air Force

by Tech. Sgt. Micky Pena
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark took command of the 3rd Air Force from Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray during a change of command ceremony
Oct. 21 on Ramstein.

October 27, 2016 ×

Features, News

37 AS loadmasters: Piece to USAFE puzzle

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
86th Airlift Wing Publics Affair

Thousands of feet above the German countryside, the loadmasters proceed to open the back of a C-130J Super Hercules as the cool wind gusts throughout the aircraft. They listen on their crackling headsets for the aircraft coordinates, awaiting to signal the jump master that it’s safe to step off the ramp.

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Commentary, News

No fight should be fought alone, especially loneliness

by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In my family, Christmas time has always represented happiness, togetherness and caring for one another. In the warm embrace of our loved ones, we treasured what we had in our lives and tried our best to show our compassion for each other by spending time and sharing gifts with one another.

October 27, 2016 ×

Features, News

Ramstein Airmen honor, maintain Kindergraves

Ramstein Airmen honor, maintain Kindergraves

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

Approximately 30 Air-men assigned to the 86th Operations Support Squadron and their families spent their Saturday morning volunteering to clean the American Kindergraves Oct. 15 in Kaiserslautern.

October 27, 2016 ×