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Community Corner – Dec. 18. 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. Monday » No classes scheduled Tuesday » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 10:30 a.m., IDRC » Pre-deployment briefing: 1 to 3 p.m., A&FRC Wednesday » Base Intro: 7:30 to 11:45 a.m., […]

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An authentic mariachi band performs the concluding song of a Catholic mass conducted as part of a fiesta held in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 12 on Daenner Kaserne.

KMC fiesta honors ‘Patroness of the Americas’

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

Around 100 U.S. military and family members serving in the heart of Central Europe honored the “Patroness of the Americas” during a lively and eclectic celebration punctuated by Spanish prayers, English mass, Latin dance, Mexican music and an international potluck luncheon held Dec. 12 on Daenner Kaserne.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore
Comedian Sydney Castillo performs during the 2015 USO Holiday Troop Tour Dec. 9 on Ramstein. Castillo and other celebrities joined U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for the 15th annual tour as a way to show thanks to service members and their families for their service.

USO Troop Tour delivers holiday cheer to KMC

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Two Tabata class participants perform a squat thrust Dec. 7 at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center. The fitness center runs several workout classes of various intensity levels for people with different exercise experience.

Stepping up your New Year’s fitness goals

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

At the end of every year, there is one daunting thought that many people have on their minds after all of the holiday celebrations: “What is my New Year’s resolution?”

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KMC Notices and Events – Dec. 18, 2015

Closures • In an effort to better serve the beneficiaries of the 86th Medical Group, the following is a forecast of clinic closures due to U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: Thursday (Christmas Eve); Dec. 25 (Christmas); and Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve). This forecast will be amended when applicable. As […]

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KMC Blotter – Dec. 18, 2015

DEC. 8 4:35 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 5:25 a.m.: Damage to government property was reported on Ramstein. 6:30 a.m.: Larceny of private property was reported in Kaiserslautern. 11:51 a.m.: Larceny was reported on Ramstein. 12:15 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on […]

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Commentary, News

Mighty 86th concludes successful year, looks forward to a bright 2016

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

Not unlike previous years, 2015 was a dynamic time for the Mighty 86th and Team Ramstein. We experienced operations, exercises, challenges and shifts — some planned, some not — while generating and employing air mobility, enabling theater and strategic airpower, and operating key Air Force power projection platforms. We supported allies and friends, built partnership capacity, enhanced readiness, and deterred threats as they emerged and developed. In the modern world, Team Ramstein must remain responsive and engaged to be effective, and 2015 saw us doing just that.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
Airmen, Soldiers, NATO members and Santa Claus parachute onto a landing zone during an International Jump Week Toy Drop event Dec. 7 at Alzey Drop Zone, Germany. International Jump Week is an event that gives NATO members the opportunity to work together and build camaraderie and partnerships.

Santa delivers toys, good cheer via cargo plane in annual Toy Drop

by Sgt. Daniel Wyatt 16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

ALZEY DROP ZONE, Germany — U.S. Army joined aircrew with U.S. Air Force pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct the 5th Quartermaster Company’s ninth annual Toy Drop Dec. 7 at Alzey Drop Zone, Germany.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody pose for a photo with Senior Airman Wilon Nurse, 496th Air Base Squadron security forces flight member, after an all-call Dec. 8 on Moron Air Base, Spain. Welsh and Cody visited Moron to engage with Airmen of the squadron. During the visit, they thanked Airmen for their dedication to the mission and personal sacrifices. The leaders also made time to discuss and answer questions about recent changes to performance reporting systems and how they will affect future promotions.

Morón Airmen welcome, engage with senior leaders

by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

MORON AIR BASE, Spain — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody hosted an all-call Dec. 8 on Moron Air Base, Spain.

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Community Corner – Dec. 11, 2015

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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