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Families from the KMC gather around for a tree lighting ceremony Nov. 30 on Ramstein. The ceremony consisted of performances by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, the Blackbirds Chamber Choir and the Ramstein Liturgical Service Bell Choir. Following the ceremony, attendees were invited to the Ramstein Officers' Club to visit with Santa Claus and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa.

Christmas tree lighting on Ramstein

Photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
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German army Pfc. Dominik Lagershausen, Airborne Infantry Regiment 26, 4th Company Airborne Troop, watches as Senior Airman Jonathan Ebner, 86th Security Forces Squadron unit fitness program manager, fires a G36 assault rifle Nov. 18 in Zweibruecken, Germany. More than 20 members of the 86th SFS shot German weapons to earn the “Bundeswehr,” German army, marksmanship badge and build partnership between the two nations.

US Airmen aim for gold, build partnership

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

ZWEIBRUECKEN, Germany — Working side by side with allied forces in deployed locations is as important as ever. In order to build these partnerships, more than 20 members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron traveled to Zweibruecken, Germany, to participate in the “Bundeswehr,” German army, marksmanship badge challenge Nov. 18.

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Leaders spend time with Airmen, serve Thanksgiving meal

Leaders spend time with Airmen, serve Thanksgiving meal

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
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CPIP survey strengthens Airmen, weapons system

by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein was one of 15 global sites, including Air National Guard units, to undergo a survey by Air Combat Command’s Culture and Process Improvement Program Nov. 19 to 21.

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Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, receives an American flag during a memorial service in honor of his MWD Brutus Nov. 20 on Ramstein. Brutus served with the 86th SFS as a patrol explosive detection dog, where he deployed three times in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

86th SFS hosts MWD memorial

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
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KMC Notices and Events – Dec. 4, 2014

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 (MDG training Day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve); Dec. 25 (Christmas); and Dec. […]

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KMC Blotter – Dec. 4, 2015

NOV. 23 6:54 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. NOV. 24 8:30 a.m.: The larceny of private property was reported in Einsiedlerhof. NOV. 25 5 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Hermersberg. 7:56 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Froehnerhof. NOV. 26 12:41 […]

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Staff Sgt. Megan Cotter, 86th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of ambulance services, tells Maj. Courtney Wallace, Family Health Clinic clinical nurse, about the symptoms of a patient being seen at the Cold and Allergy Clinic Nov. 4 on Ramstein. The clinic was opened to help relieve the increased volume of patients brought to the Family Health Clinic suffering from symptoms associated with the winter and spring seasons.

86th MDG welcomes winter with new clinic

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In order to better provide care for patients this winter, the 86th Medical Group opened the new Cold and Allergy Clinic inside the Family Health Clinic recently on Ramstein.

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Commentary, News

How do you define success?

by Lt. Col. Sean Finnan 86th Operations Support Squadron

I read the book “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek a couple years ago. His thoughts on achievement vs. success particularly resonated with me.

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An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft assigned to the E-3A Component at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, taxis onto the Ramstein flightline Nov. 18. The NATO AWACS visited Ramstein in order to familiarize NATO Allied Air Command leadership with its capabilities, as the E-3A Component is scheduled to come under operational command of AIRCOM in fall 2016.

NATO AWACS visits RAB, future discussed

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

As part of its mission to enable theater and strategic airpower, Ramstein often acts as host to other U.S. and allied units and aircraft.

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