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Participants in the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal ruck and run complete their final lap Oct. 28 on Ramstein. Although 786 CES’s EOD flight conducts ruck marches every month, the October ruck and run was a special Halloween-themed event designed to support the Combined Federal Campaign.

Ramstein community builds bonds with EOD ruck, run

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

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight conducted a Halloween-themed ruck and run event Oct. 28 on Ramstein.

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Polizeidirektor Franz-Josef Brandt (left); Capt. John-Paul Adrian, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron operations officer (middle left); Polizeihauptkommissar Simon Mai (middle right); and Lt. Col. Jason Sleger, 569 USFPS commander, pose for a photo Oct. 28 in Kaiserslautern. The two police departments received the 2016 Civilian Law Enforement — Military Cooperation Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

569 USFPS, local police receive international award

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron joined local police in receiving an award for cooperation, which was the first time such an award had been given to an international partnership.

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Trust, teamwork, training key to Ramstein’s success

Trust, teamwork, training key to Ramstein’s success

Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited the men and women of the 86th Airlift Wing Nov. 1, citing the wing’s operations and successes as a model, ranking it as the best he has seen in a career spanning more than three decades.

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Community Corner – Nov. 4, 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 » Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » Key Spouse quarterly training: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to […]

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European nematodes pose threat to US farmers

by Robert Szostek U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs

Europe is home to many agricultural pests that are not found in the United States, and soil is a natural hideout for them. Personnel assigned to Europe must remember to clean anything that collects dirt before they send it stateside. These pests can cause great damage to the U.S. farming economy.

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Lt. Col. Robert V. Parish, 254th Medical Detachment commander and a clinical neuropsychiatrist, gives a “train the trainer” lesson in the science of sleep to Army Reserve medical professionals of the medical support unit of the 7th Mission Support Command Oct. 22 on Daenner Kaserne.

Army doctor’s speech on sleep will keep you awake

Story and photos by Sgt. Daniel J. Friedberg 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

Army Lt. Col. Robert V. Parish, commander of the 254th Medical Detachment and a clinical neuropsychiatrist, gave a “train the trainer” lesson in the science of sleep in a briefing Oct. 22 on Daenner Kaserne.

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An Airman lights her candle in honor of a victim of interpersonal violence during a candlelight vigil Oct. 27 on Ramstein. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over the course of a year, more than 10 million U.S. citizens are victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, child violence and bullying or suicide.

Chapel hosts candlelight vigil for interpersonal violence victims

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

An Airman lights her candle in honor of a victim of interpersonal violence during a candlelight vigil Oct. 27 on Ramstein. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over the course of a year, more than 10 million U.S. citizens are victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, child violence and bullying or suicide.

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Airmen from the 86th Munitions Squadron and 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron install palettes inside a shipping compartment during an exercise Oct. 25 on Ramstein. After crates of ammunition or explosives are installed within containers, they are inspected before being shipped around the world. The exercise tested Airmen’s ability to more effectively ship and secure ammunition in case of a real-world scenario that would demand more from Ramstein’s 86 MUNS.

Testing limits: 86 MUNS pushes itself during exercise

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

The 86th Munitions Squadron participated in an exercise Oct. 23 to 26 on Ramstein.

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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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