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Master Sgt. Anthony Sanchez, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron NCO in charge of training, holds Staff Sgt. LaDonna Winston, 435th Security Forces Squadron ground regional training center instructor, in a tight grip Aug. 4 on Ramstein. During the course, students practiced different techniques to be better prepared for an attack.

Ramstein Airmen learn Krav Maga, self-defense

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

The 435th Security Forces Squadron hosted a Krav Maga training course Aug. 1 through 8 on Ramstein. This is the third year they’ve organized the event.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas (right) salutes Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force commander, after being awarded the Legion of Merit medal in recognition of his service as the 86th Airlift Wing commander Aug. 17 on Ramstein. Thomas is slated to become the director, Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

A farewell to Mighty 86th

by Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas 86th Airlift Wing commander

When you take command of a unit or installation, you expect to personally grow; you expect the experience to broaden your perspective and offer opportunities to build your leadership skills. You do not always expect the units and missions to grow. Since I took command in June, 2015, the Kaiserslautern Military Community and Team Ramstein have grown and evolved immensely — and I couldn’t be prouder of all we’ve accomplished together.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force commander (left), passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore during the 86th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony as Chief Master Sgt. Aaron D. Bennett, new 86 AW command chief, looks on Aug. 17 on Ramstein. The passing of a wing's guidon symbolizes a transfer of command.

86 AW welcomes new CC

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

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander Aug. 17 on Ramstein.

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Community Corner – August 19, 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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Community Corner – Aug. 12, 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 » VA Military Life Cycle Briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC TUESDAY » Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., […]

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Staff Sgt. Joy Martz, 603rd Air Operations Center NCO in charge of command post training, embraces her fiance, Staff Sgt. Joe Ferrara, 721st Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, at the end of a marriage seminar Aug. 6 on Ramstein. Gary Chapman, marriage counselor and author of “The 5 Love Languages” book series, spoke to KMC couples on how to enrich their life with their spouses.

Ramstein engages couples during marriage seminar

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

The Ramstein chapel community hosted a marriage seminar for KMC couples Aug. 6 on Ramstein.

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Soldiers from 266th Financial Management Support Center receive training during a mission rehearsal exercise held Aug. 5 on Kleber Kaserne.

FMSC rehearses dual finance mission

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob McDonald 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 266th Financial Management Support Center, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, prepared to conduct dual missions from the Middle East and home station during a challenging mission readiness exercise held Aug. 1 to 5 on Kleber Kaserne.

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After a long day of rain, rucking and climbing, Soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade and German army return to their home base during exercise Alpendistel 2016. The two-day German mountain warfare training exercise took place July 20 to 21 and July 27 to 28 in Bad Reichenhall, Germany. The exercise is designed to challenge the physical and mental toughness of the participants as well as prove their proficiency in mountain operations. The teams were led by specially trained instructors from the German army’s 23rd Mountain Brigade.

Earning Edelweiss at exercise Alpendistel 2016

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Frank Brown Jr. 18th Military Police Brigade

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Many Americans serving in Germany know Edelweiss as a lodge and resort nestled between majestic mountains, bright, blue skies, vibrantly green trees and fluffy white clouds in Southern Bavaria. But for some brave challengers, Edelweiss can be a lot less comfortable, even a bit of a cliffhanger.

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U.S. Army Health Clinic-Kaiserslautern earns NCQA success

by Staff Sgt. Christopher Whitaker U.S. Army Health Clinic-Kaiserslautern

Anyone that has worked in a medical facility knows that certification is very important to medical organizations. Anyone that’s ever worked in a hospital knows that when Joint Commission season comes around, you can almost taste the anticipation.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas looks upon the formation as he accepts the position as 86th Airlift Wing commander June 19, 2015, on Ramstein. Thomas served 14 months as the commander before being re-assigned to a new role at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas: One year of memories serving KMC Airmen

Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas looks upon the formation as he accepts the position as 86th Airlift Wing commander June 19, 2015, on Ramstein. Thomas served 14 months as the commander before being re-assigned to a new role at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

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