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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – April 22, 2016

APRIL 11 5:10 p.m.: Assault in Obermohr. APRIL 12 9:20 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach. APRIL 13 9:30 a.m.: Failure to control a pet in Otterbach. 5:14 p.m.: Larceny of private property on Ramstein. 8:10 p.m.: House break-in occurred in Kaiserslautern. APRIL 14 7:30 a.m.: Major traffic […]

April 21, 2016 ×

News

5th QM, Greek riggers train on airdrop ops during Spartan Hellenic

5th QM, Greek riggers train on airdrop ops during Spartan Hellenic

by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O’Brien
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

ELEFSIS, Greece — Kaiserslautern-based Soldiers and Airmen joined with Greek riggers to participate in the multinational exercise Spartan Hellenic, which focused on building airdrop interoperability, April 1 through 9 at the Greek air force base in Elefsis, Greece.

April 21, 2016 ×

Commentary, News

It’s Earth Day today

by Joern Jeblick
86th Civil Engineer Squadron

We have been celebrating Earth Day since 1970, when U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson realized the importance of environmental awareness and education and initiated an environmental teach-in day that in turn generated the Earth Day we know today, as well as the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.

April 21, 2016 ×

News

VCSAF, spouse take in Ramstein mission sets

VCSAF, spouse take in Ramstein mission sets

Story and photo by 1st Lt. Clay Lancaster
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force’s Vice Chief of Staff and his spouse visited Ramstein to meet with Airmen and familiarize themselves with the mission sets of three different wings on the base April 18.

April 21, 2016 ×

News

Ramstein Airmen highlight mission for CSAF Civic Leaders

Ramstein Airmen highlight mission for CSAF Civic Leaders

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Keim
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing hosted Air Force Chief of Staff Civic Leaders April 17 to 18 on Ramstein.

April 21, 2016 ×

News

Community Corner – April 15, 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 […]

April 14, 2016 ×

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Ramstein participates in AFAF run

Ramstein participates in AFAF run

Photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka

Runners from around the KMC receive a safety brief and Air Force Assistance Fund brief prior to beginning the 5K color run April 7 on Ramstein. The AFAF is an annual campaign to raise money for four charitable affiliates, which provide support to Air Force families in need. The campaign […]

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News

New commander, busy schedule  for 361st Civil Affairs Brigade

New commander, busy schedule for 361st Civil Affairs Brigade

Story and photo by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

The 361st Civil Affairs Brigade has a new commander but will remain a very busy unit with missions throughout Europe and beyond.

April 14, 2016 ×

News

Deadline for income tax filing will be here soon

Courtesy of the Ramstein Tax Center

The traditional April 15 deadline for filing taxes falls on April 18 this year. Most active-duty personnel stationed overseas are granted an automatic extension making their tax returns due by June 15, but there is a caveat. If a taxpayer owes money then the tax is due April 18, and […]

April 14, 2016 ×

News

KMC Notices and Events – April 15, 2016

Closures The Ramstein radiology department will be closed through April 29 for mandatory system upgrades. During this time, all radiology exams will be performed at the Landstuhl radiology department located on the first floor of LRMC, near the emergency room. For more information, call 314-590-5280 or 06371-9464-5280. Frankfurt USO closes […]

April 14, 2016 ×