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Airmen spread out across Ramp 2 on the flightline to look for debris Sept. 20 on Ramstein. A foreign object damage incident could cost as little as a few hundred dollars or as much as a few hundred thousand dollars, depending on what part of an aircraft or vehicle is damaged.

Preventing mishaps through FOD Prevention Program

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

Hundreds of Ramstein Airmen walked the runway searching for foreign objects that could cause damage to aircraft and personnel
Sept. 20 on Ramstein.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melvin Pollack stands in silence before a wreath during a ceremony on National POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 16 on Ramstein. Pollack was joined by Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander (left), Col. Andra Kniep, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander (center), and Col. Bradley Cooper, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing vice commander, in laying the wreath.

Ramstein remembers those not left behind

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

“I may be older, but I’m a fighter pilot,” he said, smiling, as he shared his story of perseverance before a crowd of Kisling NCO Academy students Sept. 12 on Kapaun.

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Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to a group of local national employees and 21 new apprentices who were hired through Ramstein’s recently revived apprenticeship program Sept. 16 on Ramstein. Ramstein’s apprenticeship program mirrors the German vocational system and provides practical hands-on skills as well as classroom education for young adults.

Ramstein welcomes new apprentices

Story and photo by Tech Sgt. Sara Keller 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein welcomed 21 new local national apprentices after being hired through the installation’s recently revived apprenticeship program Sept. 16.

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Community Corner – Sept. 23, 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 » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing, Enabling, Enriching America

According to Vintage 2015 Population Estimates, the Hispanic population of the United States was 56.6 million as of July 1, 2015, accounting for 17.6 percent of the U.S. Population. For more information, visit www.census.gov. 86th Airlift Wing’s Hispanic Heritage Month events • Through Oct. 10: Coloring contest for children 10 and […]

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Health, News

KMC health care providers prepare for flu vaccinations

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Army and Air Force medical officials are developing plans for all service members, family members, Department of Defense civilians and other eligible beneficiaries in the KMC to receive the flu vaccination. Multiple flu vaccination opportunities will be available throughout the KMC. Times, dates and locations will be publicized once the flu schedule is finalized.

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The United States Army Europe Registry of Motor Vehicles will be increasing the price of licenses and vehicle registrations starting Oct. 1. Vehicle registration will increase from $30 to $35, and USAREUR licenses will increase from $10 to $20.

Price increase, payment change for USAREUR drivers

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

The United States Army Europe Registry of Motor Vehicles will be increasing the price for USAREUR licenses to $20 and vehicle registration to $35 beginning Oct. 1.

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The United States assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Debra S. Wada, meets with 7th Mission Support Command and 21st Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers and civilians to give and receive feedback on U.S. Army and Army Reserve programs and policies to understand the Army Reserve’s specific role and missions under U.S. Army Europe Sept. 15.

Assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs visits 7th MSC

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

The assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs visited the 7th Mission Support Command as part of her visit to the U.S. Army Europe area of operations Sept. 15.

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Seventh Mission Support Command Soldiers from the Medical Support Unit-Europe conduct medical evacuation training with the 1st Armored Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade Sept. 9 at NCO Field on Daenner Kaserne.

7th MSC’s MSU-E conducts MEDEVAC training

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

Army Reserve medics and active duty helicopter pilots worked together to practice loading and transporting patients.

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Traffic circle construction to begin outside Ramstein East Gate

by Stefan Alford U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Construction is anticipated to begin in November on a traffic circle to improve L369 congestion around the new medical center area and provide quick access to and from Ramstein and Rhine Ordnance Barracks, as well as improve access from the local communities to the autobahn.

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