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KMC Notices and Events – May 6, 2016

Closures The KMC Housing Office and Furnishings Management Section will close at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday due to training. Customer service hours will resume Thursday. Additionally, both offices will be closed May 16, 26 and 30 due to U.S. and German holidays. For questions, call 489-6672. Sweeping week in Kaiserslautern The […]

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US Consular Outreach Day scheduled for Wednesday

Courtesy of 786th Force Support Squadron

The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt and the Ramstein and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz passport offices are scheduled to host a Passport Outreach Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on Ramstein in Bldg. 2402. Your local USO will also be there to support the event by serving refreshments.

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KMC Blotter – May 6, 2016

APRIL 25 3:05 p.m.: Assault on Ramstein. 6:05 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Kaiserslautern. APRIL 27 6:45 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Enkenbach-Alsenborn. 4 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries on Ramstein. APRIL 28 4:07 p.m.: Shoplifting on Ramstein. 6:20 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries […]

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Col. Heather Blackwell, 690th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Medgyessy during the 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron activation ceremony April 21 on Ramstein. Due to the cyberspace environment constantly evolving, the 691st COS team have the intent to strengthen the new unit by maturing its capabilities and growing the Cyber Security and Control System weapon system and the operational capabilities of the unit.

New unit joins cyberwarfare

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron was officially activated during a ceremony April 21 on Ramstein.

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Facing unknown: Beginning of my AF journey

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

A combination of excitement and nervousness overwhelmed me as my wife and I boarded our flight to my first duty station, Ramstein. I didn’t know what to expect as I began this new chapter of my life as a photojournalist in the U.S. Air Force.

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Air expo reinforces camaraderie among multiple nations

by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball Department of Defense News Europe

MARRAKECH, Morocco — The roar of aircraft engines, the coagulation of people’s voices through the crowd and the sound of an announcer over a loud speaker filled the air during this year’s Marrakech Air Show April 27 to 30 in Marrakech, Morocco.

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First responders prepare a simulated casualty for transport during Wing Thunder April 26 on Ramstein. Wing Thunder was an inspection to evaluate the operational readiness and response of Team Ramstein.

Team Ramstein tests readiness with Wing Thunder 16-03

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Team Ramstein participated in a base-wide inspection from April 17 to 27.

Wing Thunder 16-03 tested operational readiness and communication skills amongst several units on Kaiserslautern Military Community installations.

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Community Corner – April 29, 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 » Capstone event: 8 to 11 a.m., A&FRC […]

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An instructor from the 435th Security Forces Squadron removes a weapon from a Humvee April 11 on Ramstein. The Airmen practiced for scenarios they might encounter during deployment.

435th CRG trains deployment tactics

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales
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Sgt. James Gross, 3rd Infantry Division, guides a vehicle into position on a train car at Coleman Work Site, Mannheim, while “Deutsche Bahn,” meaning “German Rail,” members look on.

Rotational forces to Europe laud EAS improvements, garrison support

Story and photo by Stefan Alford U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

The recent spring-break week saw people traveling to popular destinations such as Miami, Daytona and Panama City, Florida; South Padre Island, Texas; Rhine Ordnance Barracks; and Coleman Work Site, Mannheim.

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