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Airlift competition

Airlift competition

Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office
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Staff Sgt. Ivan Guerrero, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, climbs a telephone tower Oct. 9 on Ramstein. The 1st CMXS Airmen attended Specialized Technical Aided Rescue Training, which encompasses multiple ways to rescue a telephone tower fall victim.

START prepares Airmen to save lives from above

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen from the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron participated in Specialized Technical Aided Rescue Training for tower and rope access Oct. 5 through 15 on Ramstein.

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U.S. Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives his opening comments during the kickoff for the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group conference Oct. 26 on Ramstein. The conference kicked off the five-day event that invited more than 200 U.S. service members and NATO partners to come together and discuss future planning for AFRICOM.

AFRICOM leaders meet, sync future focus

Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 200 U.S. service members from the U.S. Africa Command and NATO partners attended the annual Regional Synchronization Working Group conference kickoff Oct. 26 on Ramstein.

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A container delivery system airdrops from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron Oct. 27 at Powidz Air Base, Poland. The drop was performed during Aviation Detachment 16-1, a flying training deployment that helps crews maintain their readiness and interoperability with NATO allies.

US, Polish airmen build capabilities, partnership

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

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — The 86th and 182nd Airlift Wings recently participated in bilateral training with the Polish air force during Aviation Detachment 16-1 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Powidz, Poland.

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KMC Notices, News, Take Note

KMC Notices and Events – Nov. 6, 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: Wednesday (Veterans Day); Thursday (MDG training day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving); Nov. 27 (Family […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Nov. 6, 2015

OCT. 27 6:55 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 8 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Mehlingen. 8 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Bann. OCT. 28 12 p.m.: A house break-in was reported in Kaiserslautern. OCT. 29 6:20 a.m.: A major […]

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Commentary, News

Honor is tradition for the US AF

by Lt. Col. Samuel L. Jobe 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron

There are 10 different definitions for the word “honor” listed in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. I believe the two that apply best to those of us who serve are: “a keen sense of ethical conduct” and “one whose worth brings respect or fame.”

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Community Corner – Oct. 30, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details 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 » Key Spouse initial training: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 […]

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Moldovan students leave Liceul Teoretic Alexei Mateevici School for the day Oct. 19 in Sanatauca, Moldova. Airmen from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron and the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron have been working on renovations to a gymnasium locker room at the school since Sept. 23. The Moldova Humanitarian and Civic Assistance program is part of a military and civilian theater security cooperation program the U.S. European Command uses to directly impact civilian communities throughout 17 countries, primarily in Eastern Europe. In addition to allowing service members the opportunity to further their skill sets on the construction site, HCA projects also promote increased bonds and trust for future operations and improvement between the U.S. and partnered nations.

Airmen renovate Moldovan school, strengthen students’ future

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

Moldovan students leave Liceul Teoretic Alexei Mateevici School for the day Oct. 19 in Sanatauca, Moldova. Airmen from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron and the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron have been working on renovations to a gymnasium locker room at the school since Sept. 23. The Moldova Humanitarian and Civic Assistance program is part of a military and civilian theater security cooperation program the U.S. European Command uses to directly impact civilian communities throughout 17 countries, primarily in Eastern Europe. In addition to allowing service members the opportunity to further their skill sets on the construction site, HCA projects also promote increased bonds and trust for future operations and improvement between the U.S. and partnered nations.

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Retired Maj. Gen. Douglas L. Carver, the 22nd Army chief of chaplains, took a turn at the piano before taking to the podium during the Rheinland-Pfalz community prayer breakfast Oct. 21 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

22nd Army chief of chaplains joins KMC for prayer, pancakes

Story and photo by Greg Jones 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The 22nd Army chief of chaplains gathered with key leaders and military personnel across the KMC for an energetic, festive and musical Rheinland-Pfalz community prayer breakfast Oct. 21 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

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