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Airman 1st Class Kevin Leyden, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, jogs along a trail during a ruck march Oct. 30 on Ramstein. The ruck march mirrored an EOD course where participants traversed three miles, climbed a six-foot wall and carried jerry cans for 50 meters all while wearing a 50-pound pack as part of the event. The course was held to help raise money for the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. The mission of the CFC-O is to support and promote philanthropy through a voluntary program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Airmen march for brighter future

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko

Airman 1st Class Kevin Leyden, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, jogs along a trail during a ruck march Oct. 30 on Ramstein. The ruck march mirrored an EOD course where participants traversed three miles, climbed a six-foot wall and carried jerry cans for 50 meters all while wearing a 50-pound pack as part of the event.

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Ramstein’s EO office strengthens ADR program

by Tech. Sgt. Daylena Ricks 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When a workplace dispute arises, there are choices when selecting an avenue to resolve the conflict. The 86th Airlift Wing’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program offers mediation for dispute parties.

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Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron explain their mission to the Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders Nov. 2 on Ramstein. The base hosted the cheerleaders to explain how Ramstein supports and conducts the Air Force mission.

Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders tour Ramstein

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales

Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron explain their mission to the Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders Nov. 2 on Ramstein.

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KMC Notices and Events – Nov. 13, 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: Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving); Nov. 27 (Family Day); Dec. 10 (MDG training Day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Dec. […]

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KMC Blotter – Nov. 13, 2015

NOV. 4 8 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. NOV. 5 3:20 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Huetschenhausen. 6:30 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. NOV. 6 7:20 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries […]

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Staff Sgt. Tenzin Choegoyab and Airman 1st Class Ahmad Yehudah, both 86th Airlift Wing Command Post emergency action controllers, scoop up leaves during Base Pride Day Nov. 3 on Ramstein. Airmen and civilians around Ramstein were tasked to clean around their working areas during the biannual occasion. The two-day event gave base personnel time to beautify the base by picking up trash and raking leaves.

Base Pride Day beautifies Ramstein

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer

Staff Sgt. Tenzin Choegoyab and Airman 1st Class Ahmad Yehudah, both 86th Airlift Wing Command Post emergency action controllers, scoop up leaves during Base Pride Day Nov. 3 on Ramstein.

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Bioenvironmental helps improve water in KMC schools

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

The Department of Defense Education Activity Europe recently released the test results for drinking water fountains and sinks in the KMC school facilities.

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Perspective to help with unexpected decisions

by Lt. Col. Paul Silas 86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

KMC, below I’m going to run down a few basic topics that have continuously come up during my 23-year career. Hopefully these will help you when you get hit by some of the tough decisions that will inevitably come up this week.

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Two students from the Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class, followed by their instructors, search a hallway as they make their way to an exit during an active shooter scenario Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The EAST class is a requirement for deploying Airmen and includes hands-on practical training to further prepare the student for a real active shooter situation.

Ramstein makes right call with EAST course

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

The 86th Security Forces Squadron, 435th Security Forces Squadron and 568th U.S. Forces Police Squadron implemented a new Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class Oct. 1 on Ramstein.

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A student performs to "Singin' in the Rain" for U.S. and Polish airmen during a community outreach event Oct. 30 at a special needs school in Wrzesnia, Poland. The Airmen were deployed to Poland to participate in Aviation Detachment 16-1 where they worked to complete training requirements and build interoperability with the Polish air force. This marked the second visit to the school in a growing relationship with the local community.

Airmen build partnerships beyond flightline

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

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — For the past three weeks, Airmen and guardsmen have worked together to complete training requirements and build interoperability with the Polish air force during Aviation Detachment 16-1.

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