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JSOAC commander recognizes Ramstein Airmen for aircraft recovery

JSOAC commander recognizes Ramstein Airmen for aircraft recovery

by Senior Airman Nesha Humes
86 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Col. Robert Orris, Joint Special Operations Air Component commander-Africa, coined Ramstein Airmen for completing a recent aircraft crash recovery mission, Aug. 10. Five 86th Airlift Wing Airmen collaborated with battlefield Airmen, Navy seabees, Army and Air Force special forces and local nationals on a short-notice mission to recover a C-146A […]

August 25, 2016 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — August 16, 2016

Aug. 15 5:00 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries, failure to obey a lawful regulation, reckless driving and fleeing the scene in Winnweiler. 9:08 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries on Vogelweh AS. 2:22 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein AB. 9:01 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein AB. Aug. 16 4:50 p.m.: Shoplifting […]

August 25, 2016 ×

Features, News

Take Note — August 16, 2016

Munitions inventory The munitions storage area will be closed to all account custodians Sept. 5 to 9 to conduct a 100 percent munitions stockpile inventory. Only emergency issue requests approved by the respective group commander may be submitted. Bazaar volunteers The 2016 Ramstein Bazaar will take place from Sept. 15 […]

August 25, 2016 ×

Features, News, Sports

786 FSS hosts 6th annual Ramstein Half Marathon

786 FSS hosts 6th annual Ramstein Half Marathon

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

The 786th Force Support Squadron hosted its 6th annual Ramstein Half Marathon August 20, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

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Features, News

435 CTS trains Lithuanians with MAAS

435 CTS trains Lithuanians with MAAS

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

Cadre from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron trained Airmen from the U.S. and Lithuania on using the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System July 20 on Ramstein.

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Lifestyle, News

Kaiserslautern celebrates annual Barbarossa fest

Kaiserslautern celebrates annual Barbarossa fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Swinging Lautern” will be the motto of Kaiserslautern’s annual Barbarossa fest Thursday through Sept. 3 in the center of town. The local sales promotion agency called “Kaiser in Lautern” will sponsor, in cooperation with the city of Kaiserslautern, a fest with an international musical program featuring swing, jazz, soul, blues […]

August 25, 2016 ×

News, Uncategorized

Mark your calendar — August 26, 2016

Events » Ramstein Outdoor Recreation wants to show appreciation to their loyal customers with a Customer Appreciation Sale today and Saturday. The event includes up to 50 percent off the entire store, lots of vendors with a variety of new products, activities for children of all ages and free bike maintenance […]

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News

Photos by Staff Sgt. Frank Brown Jr.
First Lt. Kendall Ward, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) and 2016 Best Officer Warrior, grapples with 1st Lt. Ethan Klausner, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and category runner-up, during a combatives tournament Aug. 11, the final day of the European Best Warrior Competition, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The U.S. Army Europe and 21st Theater Sustainment Command senior enlisted leaders unveiled the region’s Best Warriors during an award ceremony held later in the day at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center.

USAREUR’s best warriors unveiled after intense competition

by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The U.S. Army Europe and 21st Theater Sustainment Command senior enlisted leaders unveiled the region’s top troops as the 2016 European Best Warrior Competition reached a thrilling climax before an enthusiastic audience of over 200 Soldiers, leaders and distinguished visitors Aug. 11 at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center, Grafenwoehr.

August 18, 2016 ×

News

KMC Notices and Events – Aug. 19, 2016

Legal office closure The Ramstein Legal Office, Bldg. 2137, will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday for an official function. The walk-in legal assistance that normally runs from 9 to 11 a.m. will run from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. UH superintendent job opening The 86th Civil […]

August 18, 2016 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Aug. 19, 2016

Aug. 8 7:15 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Landstuhl. 10:15 a.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein. 2:15 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. 4:56 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Hohenecken. Aug. 9 7:15 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Landstuhl. 10:20 a.m.: Major traffic […]

August 18, 2016 ×