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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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Be there, be willing to help save lives

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

During National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center team would like to share a few tips and the following personal story from a LRMC social worker to help battle buddies, family and friends #BeThere. As the story reveals, being there and being willing to help someone can save lives.

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KMC Fire Emergency Services supports Fire Prevention Week 2016

KMC Fire Emergency Services supports Fire Prevention Week 2016

Courtesy of KMC Fire Emergency Services

KMC Fire Emergency Services will kick off Fire Prevention Week with a parade at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 through Ramstein housing. The day will continue with the Fire Department open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fire Station 1, Bldg. 2303, on the Ramstein flightline. There will be free food, live fire and vehicle extrication demonstrations, fire truck displays from KMC FES and surrounding local fire departments, activities for kids, door prizes and much, much more.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
Staff Sgt. Andrew Taylor, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, dives for the football during the Commander’s Challenge Sept. 23 on Ramstein. The Commander’s Challenge was part of the 86th Airlift Wing’s Resilience Day and also included basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, softball, volleyball and hula hoop events.

86 AW Airmen take on Commander’s Challenge

Staff Sgt. Andrew Taylor, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, dives for the football during the Commander’s Challenge Sept. 23 on Ramstein. The Commander’s Challenge was part of the 86th Airlift Wing’s Resilience Day and also included basketball, soccer, tug-of-war, softball, volleyball and hula hoop events.

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Airmen and Soldiers from the KMC warm up before the Army and Air Force Challenge Match golf tournament Sept. 18 at Rheinblick Golf Course in Wiesbaden, Germany. The annual tournament is open to service-affiliated members of the Air Force and Army.

Blue overtakes green on fairway

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Keim

Airmen and Soldiers from the KMC warm up before the Army and Air Force Challenge Match golf tournament Sept. 18 at Rheinblick Golf Course in Wiesbaden, Germany. The annual tournament is open to service-affiliated members of the Air Force and Army.

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