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Flu vaccine community events scheduled for KMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The flu vaccine has arrived and will be offered to the KMC at various upcoming events.

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How heat works in the KMC

How heat works in the KMC

Courtesy of the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

How does heat work on base? Our district heat network produces hot water and distributes it to base buildings to provide heat through radiators. During the summer months, so little heat is needed that most of the system is deactivated. Once the temperatures drop to 55 degrees Fahrenheit for five […]

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Little teeth, big smiles

by Capt. Christianna Moore 86th Dental Squadron

Watching babies go from crawling and scooting to wobbling and walking makes for a very exciting time for parents. It also can be a little frightening as parents attempt to make the environment as safe as possible for their children. Some trips and stumbles are harmless, but other falls and […]

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An Air Force Office of Special Investigations 4th Field Investigations Squadron agent utilizes an alternate light source during a mock crime scene Oct. 6 on Ramstein. Agents utilize light sources to search for biological fluids undetectable to the naked eye. The 4 FIS tests units within U.S. Air Forces in Europe in order to assess agents’ techniques and readiness.

USAFE facilitators test AFOSI agents with mock crime scene

Photos by Senior Airman Nesha Humes

An Air Force Office of Special Investigations 4th Field Investigations Squadron agent utilizes an alternate light source during a mock crime scene Oct. 6 on Ramstein. Agents utilize light sources to search for biological fluids undetectable to the naked eye. The 4 FIS tests units within U.S. Air Forces in Europe in order to assess agents’ techniques and readiness.

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Volunteers for a freeze mob were given a purple domestic violence awareness T-shirt Oct. 13 on Ramstein. The Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program asked for volunteers walking in the door at Ramstein Commissary to stand still during a freeze mob to help raise awareness for domestic violence.

Ramstein freezes for domestic violence awareness

Photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters

Volunteers for a freeze mob were given a purple domestic violence awareness T-shirt Oct. 13 on Ramstein. The Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program asked for volunteers walking in the door at Ramstein Commissary to stand still during a freeze mob to help raise awareness for domestic violence.

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Runners line up before the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run Oct. 8 on Ramstein. The route the runners took was supplied with more than 40 volunteers for the event.

Hispanic Heritage Committee hosts Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run

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

The Hispanic Heritage Committee hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run Oct. 8 on Ramstein.

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KMC Notices, News, Take Note

KMC Notices and Events – Oct. 21, 2016

CFC-O continues The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas, the annual workplace giving campaign for the five overseas combatant commands, will continue until Dec. 2. The campaign provides uniformed and civilian Department of Defense personnel serving overseas the opportunity to extend their service by supporting charitable causes of their choice. For details, contact […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Oct. 21, 2016

OCT. 11 7:07 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. 7:45 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Landstuhl. 8 a.m.: Theft of secured government and private property in Ramstein-Miesenbach. OCT. 12 5:50 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Otterbach. 5:45 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in […]

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A firefighter assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrates the effects of a grease fire to a crowd during an open house Oct. 8 on Ramstein. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, 90 percent of house fires involve cooking equipment, with over half of those spawning from grease fires.

86 CES hosts open house, celebrates fire prevention week

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

Fire Prevention Week kicked off with an open house for families in the KMC Oct. 8 on Ramstein.

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Wesley Yancey, 86th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center family support manager, speaks to Airmen about the Exceptional Family Member Program Oct. 7 on Ramstein. The EFMP, which is mandatory for active-duty members, aims to provide supportive services to military families who have members with special needs.

Ramstein observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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

Ramstein’s observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, held every October, highlights the need to include the disabled — thousands who work in the Department of Defense — in the workforce.

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