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2015 recommended holiday season mailing dates, tips

Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A6 Postal Operations Branch

The 2015 recommended holiday season mailing dates for postal customers assigned to the European theater are as follows:

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KMC children listen to a story during the Ramstein Library’s "Spooky Story Time" Oct. 29. The children were encouraged to wear a Halloween costume to the event.

KMC children enjoy ‘Spooky Story Time’

Photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh

KMC children listen to a story during the Ramstein Library’s “Spooky Story Time” Oct. 29. The children were encouraged to wear a Halloween costume to the event.

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Senior Airman Beverly Spencer, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, briefs Wyoming Governor Matt Mead and his wife on the equipment used by the 10th EAES Oct. 26 on Ramstein. Mead visited with Wyoming Air National Guardsmen to see how they contribute to the Air Force mission.

Aeromedical Airmen host Wyoming governor

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

The 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron hosted Governor of Wyoming Matt Mead for a tour and meet and greet with the deployed Wyoming Air National Guard Airmen Oct. 27 on Ramstein.

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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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