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Courtesy photos Col. Stephen Hall, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center deputy commander for nursing; Lt. Col. Cynthia Sanchez, LRMC chief nurse for women's health and newborn care; and Col. (Dr.) Claude Burnett, LRMC chief of women's health and newborn care, cut a ribbon to officially open the first lactation support pod in a military facility in Europe Sept. 15 at LRMC. The LSP offers moms a quiet and private place to breastfeed or pump in a convenient location, on LRMC’s 2nd floor above the information desk in the middle of the hospital.

LRMC offers new pod for nursing moms

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center proudly supports breastfeeding and mothers are always welcome to breastfeed anywhere they like.

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Greg Hermann, 86th Force Support Squadron tire technician, measures a winter tire for its weight balance Sept. 28 on Ramstein. German law states that every motor vehicle is required to have all-season or winter tires during winter conditions, including ice, black ice, frost, snow and slush.

Staying safe during seasonal hazards

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

As cool autumn months become breezy winter days, Airmen are advised to continue practicing safe behavior by heeding pertinent safety tips when it comes to winter tires and road conditions.

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Rob Lake, magician, performs a free magic show Sept. 28 on Ramstein. The event was open to U.S. Department of Defense members, their families and authorized guests.

Magician visits Ramstein, enchants Airmen and families

Photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua

Rob Lake, magician, performs a free magic show Sept. 28 on Ramstein. The event was open to U.S. Department of Defense members, their families and authorized guests.

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KMC Notices and Events – Oct. 7, 2016

CFC-O kickoff 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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KMC Blotter – Oct. 7, 2016

SEPT. 26 5:45 p.m.: House break-in in Landstuhl. SEPT. 27 7:30 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Enkenbach-Alsenborn. 12:49 p.m.: Trespassing on Ramstein. SEPT. 28 6 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Huetschenhausen. 11:58 a.m.: Theft of government property in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 10:15 p.m.: Drunken operation of a […]

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Airmen from the 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron service liquid oxygen for a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 22 on Ramstein. This aircraft had almost depleted its liquid oxygen and required two pumps to refill it instead of the usual one.

721 AMXS puts Ramstein in sky

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

The ground rumbles as a C-17 Globemaster III taxis to the runway, sending vibrations up the soles of the feet of those on the flightline. The roar of the 280,000 pound, four-engine aircraft reverberates throughout the base before it takes off. Defying gravity, it lifts into the air and slowly disappears into the horizon.

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U.S. service members and civilians donate blood during a blood drive Sept. 20 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. The Armed Services Blood Program-Europe team uses the collected blood samples to test donations for blood types, antibodies, diseases and other abnormalities to ensure a recipient of the donation receives the best possible match.

Armed Services Blood Program delivers life

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There are many things that can save a life and stop a human body from crashing. Some of those things can even be manufactured. However, one of the most needed items cannot — blood.

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Airmen begin to charge at Soldiers during the kickoff for the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas’ bubble soccer match Sept. 30 on Ramstein. The kickoff match provided Airmen, Soldiers and their families an opportunity to engage with the CFC-O and learn how they can contribute to helping the local community.

CFC-O kicks off campaign with bubble soccer

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

The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas campaign kicked off Oct. 3 in all five overseas combatant commands.

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Community Corner – Sept. 30, 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 TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., […]

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Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron take a knowledge test during the 2016 European Port Dawg Rodeo Sept. 17 on Ramstein. In addition to the knowledge test, Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing competed in physical activities related to their job to earn bragging rights as being the best of the best.

Ramstein hosts 2016 Port Dawg Rodeo

Photos by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore

Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron take a knowledge test during the 2016 European Port Dawg Rodeo Sept. 17 on Ramstein. In addition to the knowledge test, Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing competed in physical activities related to their job to earn bragging rights as being the best of the best.

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