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Romanian Airmen descend after jumping out of a C-130J Super Hercules during an airfield seizure for exercise Carpathian Spring May 18 over Romania. The airfield seizure operation demonstrated the shared commitment and close cooperation between the U.S. and its NATO allies on countering a range of regional and global threats.

37th AS supports airfield seizure exercise

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

The 37th Airlift Squadron completed an airfield seizure during exercise Carpathian Spring May 18 in Romania.

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KMC Notices and Events – May 27, 2016

Closures The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. For questions, call 489-6672. Cultural expo In support of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month an Asian-American Pacific Islander Cultural Expo will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the KMCC Food […]

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KMC Blotter – May 27, 2016

MAY 16 10:40 a.m.: Child neglect on Vogelweh Family Housing. 1:58 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein. 3:52 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein. 7:50 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Hueffler. MAY 17 8:40 a.m.: Self-harm attempt on Vogelweh. 3:36 p.m.: House fire in Waldmohr. MAY 18 7:21 a.m.: Assault and child […]

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Photos by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Col. Mohamed Lehreitani, Mauritanian air force chief of staff, introduce themselves during an African Air Chiefs Symposium May 9 on Ramstein. The leaders discussed many topics for future partnerships and mutual support.

African Air Chiefs Symposium focuses on mobility

by 1st Lt. Ben Sowers U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Air chiefs from 26 African nations gathered for the largest African Air Chiefs Symposium in its 6-year history May 9 to 13 on Ramstein.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA names new command chief

by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright was selected as the new U. S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief master sergeant.

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Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general, listens to other members of the NTCC during the annual conference May 19. This year, the conference was held in Deidesheim, Germany, with Gamble as the chair. The committee seeks to improve relations and support between member nations in order to increase movement and logistics for military units in Europe.

NTCC celebrates 30 years as Austria assumes helm

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

DEIDESHEIM, Germany — Senior logistics leaders from 25 countries gathered to share ideas for improving support during exercises, contingencies or operations during the annual National Territorial Commanders Committee meeting May 18 to 20 in Deidesheim, Germany.

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Members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron participate in tug of war during the Battle of the Badges competition May 19 on Ramstein. Airmen and Soldiers participated in multiple events to determine the best local police unit. After hours of competition, the 435th Security Forces Squadron was declared the winner.

KMC celebrates National Police Week

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Military law enforcement members from the local area came out to participate in the “Battle of the Badges” competition May 19 on Ramstein.

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Community Corner – May 20, 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 » A Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Volunteer Excellence Recognition ceremony: 3 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., IDRC […]

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LRMC opens Enhanced Access Clinic

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The Enhanced Access Clinic officially opens today at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to better serve TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Plus beneficiaries unable to be seen on any given duty day by their Primary Care Manager or Team. This additional primary care capacity also will provide significant access to Space-Available patients in the greater KMC area.

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Photos by Spc. Jasmin Flores
A Soldier decontaminates a Patriot Launcher in mission-oriented protective posture 4 to simulate a real-life scenario during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training for Soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command on Baumholder Army Airfield.

10th AAMDC conducts annual Dragon Fire CBRN competition

by 2nd Lt. Brandt Ange 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

Teams of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear-trained Soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command converged to increase CBRN threat awareness, mission readiness, unit cohesion and to find out which team would be named the Dragon Fire 2016 champions May 3 through 5 on Baumholder.

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