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Community Corner – Jan. 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 » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » A Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC Tuesday » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 […]

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Tiger Cubs Kade Dressing, age 6 (left), Mason McMillan, age 7 (center), and Evan Zawojski, 
age 7, celebrate their triumphs in the aftermath of the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School. Over 30 cars competed during the annual Scout racing extravaganza. Siblings, parents and adult volunteers as well as Scouts designed, cut and decorated wooden cars for the competition.

Pinewood Derby creates friendly competition, fun for Scouts

Photos by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
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University of Mainz students visit Ramstein

University of Mainz students visit Ramstein

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

Students from the University of Mainz listen as Dr. Silvano Wueschner, 86th Airlift Wing historian, provides a history and mission brief of Ramstein Jan. 20 during a base tour. The host nation office coordinated the tour to highlight the economic relationship and cultural aspects of both the U.S. armed forces […]

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Boy Scout volunteer Stuart Arnold, age 13, launches a “WEBELO” Den heat during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School. Over 30 cars competed during the annual Scout racing extravaganza. Siblings, parents and adult volunteers as well as scouts designed, cut and decorated wooden cars for the competition.

KMC Boy Scouts, families race toward fun

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

More than 30 young racers faced stiff competition the afternoon of Jan. 23, and not just because their “cars” consisted mainly of wood and plastic. But when the sawdust settled and the last plastic wheel crossed the checkered finish line in the Vogelweh Elementary School gym that was converted temporarily into a four-lane “racetrack,” every boy advanced in his Scouting journey, if not in the “Vogelweh Cup” standings.

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Staff Sgt. Wilbertson Smith, 423rd Security Forces Squadron patrolman from Royal Air Force Alconbury, U.K., watches as instructors demonstrate a self-defense maneuver during a security forces combative course Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The seven-day course is designed to teach security force members weapon retention and self-defense so they can handle hostile situations using the most peaceful means possible. Though the course is held at Ramstein, geographically separated units send members to be trained as an instructor to be able to spread that knowledge upon their return to their home station.

Ramstein holds security forces training course

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
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Tech. Sgt. Osealoa McNabb, Kisling NCO Academy instructor, speaks with Airman 1st Class Destiny Lemos, 86th Communications Squadron postal specialist, during a mentor pairing event Jan. 15 on Ramstein. KMC Mentorship Program key leaders held the event in an effort to provide Airmen the opportunity to learn from various leaders and promote personal and professional growth. Mentors and mentees are paired together for a minimum four-month period.

Mentors guide next generation of leaders

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Being a member of the Air Force often comes with unique challenges. Many Airmen seek guidance from leaders when dealing with various challenges, from training to supervising and promotion.

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KMC Notices and Events – Jan. 29, 2016

Closures • Chili’s Too, located in the KMCC, will be closed through Sunday due to kitchen upgrades and renovation. • The KMC Housing Office as well as the Furnishings Management Section will close at 11:30 p.m. Feb. 10 for training. Customer service hours will resume Feb. 11. Additionally, both will be closed […]

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KMC Blotter – Jan. 29, 2016

JAN. 18 11:45 p.m.: The misuse of U.S. Army Europe plates was reported in Kaiserslautern. JAN. 20 1:32 a.m.: The operation of a vehicle while impaired was reported in Kaiserslautern. JAN. 21 1 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. 1:30 p.m.: A major traffic accident […]

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Commentary, News

The devil inside: deployment, divorce, attempted suicide

by anonymous 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Any service member who signed up after 9/11 did so knowing that they would likely deploy to a hostile environment. We all do so willing and eager to serve our country with honor. We read the stories of our courageous brothers and sisters standing up for what they think is right and just, and we gladly follow in their footsteps, fueled by inspiration and ready to take on the world.

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A sergeant major shares a personal insight with fellow leaders during the icebreaker event at the 2016 21st Theater Sustainment Command senior enlisted leaders seminar. Thirty leaders participated in the two-day conference where they discussed ideas and challenges related to leadership in the Army.

Senior enlisted gathering builds stronger ‘Team 21’

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

Around 30 senior enlisted leaders from across the 21st Theater Sustainment Command shared ideas, discussed challenges and engaged in a lively professional dialogue designed to improve systems and build more cohesive teams during a seminar held Jan. 20 to 21 on Vogelweh.

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