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Members from the KMC warm up prior to competing in the 7th Mission Support Command's Army Combatives Tournament Dec. 4 on Kleber Kaserne. The tournament afforded Soldiers and Airmen an opportunity to learn from one another and apply their combatives skills against other competitors.

7th MSC holds Army Combatives Tournament

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball

Members of the KMC compete for first place and bragging rights at the 7th Mission Support Command’s Army Combatives Tournament Dec. 4 on Kleber Kaserne.

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Caylee Lewis poses with her father, Master Sgt. Allen Lewis, 450th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant and Angel Tree 2015 chair, and other members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community First Sergeant Council during the Angel Tree 2015 kickoff Dec. 7 on Ramstein. Angel Tree is an outreach program designed to provide assistance to Airmen and their families throughout the KMC.

Angels in trees help service members, families

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

First sergeants, friends and onlookers gathered as the Angel Tree 2015 kickoff ceremony began Dec. 7 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center’s food court on Ramstein.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
Loadmasters from the 37th Airlift Squadron load water onto an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules Nov. 25 on Ramstein. The water was used to simulate supplies being airdropped during a training mission over Grafenwoehr, Germany.

When you wish upon a cargo plane

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen hurriedly slipped on their gloves to shield any exposed skin from the white, chilled needles falling from the colorless, late-November sky.

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Polish air force 2nd Lts. Krzysztof Romek (left) and Andrzej Nartonowicz (center), aeromedical evacuation doctors, listen to Staff Sgt. Jesse Visser, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight duty controller, explain the 10th EAEF mission Dec. 2 on Ramstein. Romek and Nartonowicz are members of the only Polish aeromedical evacuation team and familiarized themselves with practices used by U.S. Airmen.

US, Polish forces build relationships through shared mission

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
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KMC Notices and Events – Dec. 11, 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: Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve); Dec. 25 (Christmas); and Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve). This forecast will be amended when applicable. […]

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KMC Blotter – Dec. 11, 2015

NOV. 30 5:45 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Speyer. 6 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Munich. DEC. 1 6:50 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Huetschenhausen. DEC. 2 12:32 p.m.: An Eagle Eyes was reported on Ramstein. 5:01 […]

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Commentary, News

Stories that build relationships

by Lt. Col. James D. Reaves 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander

As another year approaches its end, it is time to reflect on the accomplishments and opportunities we had this past year.

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Airmen from the 450th Intelligence Squadron volunteer during the annual Special Olympics Dec. 4 on Vogelweh. More than 50 Airmen from the 450th IS volunteered around the KMC during “Warbirds’ Service Day.”

Warbirds give back during service day

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 450th Intelligence Squadron spread themselves across the KMC to give back to the community Dec. 4.

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Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provide care to a simulated patient as Polish aeromedical evacuation specialists watch Dec. 3 on Ramstein. Three Polish doctors and one paramedic visited Ramstein’s aeromedical facilities to improve their processes.

USAFE offers knowledge to Polish flying doctors

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the Polish air force aeromedical evacuation team visited Ramstein’s AE units during a four-day familiarization tour Dec. 1 to 4.

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Community Corner – Dec. 4, 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 » Ramstein spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A&FRC » USA Jobs: 1 to 2 p.m., […]

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