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Participants in the Work Accountability Responsibility Respect Integrity Opportunity Represent Program play a basketball game Oct. 30 on Ramstein. The WARRIOR Program uses basketball as a tool to bring young men together and is a targeted effort to reinforce character, leadership and positive behavior.

WARRIOR Program mentors to manhood

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 40 young men gathered Oct. 30 at the Ramstein Youth Center to take part in the Work Accountability Responsibility Respect Integrity Opportunity Represent Program offered through the center.

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Master Sgt. David Dell, a member of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays the trumpet during a Veterans Day event Nov. 11 at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg. The event hosted special guests and speakers in an effort to commemorate and honor members of the United States armed forces.

Veterans Day in Luxembourg

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball

Master Sgt. David Dell, a member of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays the trumpet during a Veterans Day event Nov. 11 at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg.

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A 37th Airlift Squadron pilot flies an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. The training deployment gave 86th AW Airmen an opportunity to work closely with the Polish air force, helping the NATO allies complete training requirements and build a better bond between both countries.

Airmen train for night operations

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

A 37th Airlift Squadron pilot flies an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 30 above Powidz Air Base, Poland. The training deployment gave 86th AW Airmen an opportunity to work closely with the Polish air force, helping the NATO allies complete training requirements and build a better bond between both countries.

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KMC Notices and Events – Nov. 20, 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: Thursday (Thanksgiving); Nov. 27 (Family Day); Dec. 10 (MDG training Day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Dec. 24 […]

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KMC Blotter – Nov. 20, 2015

NOV. 9 3:55 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Nonnweiler. 9:11 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 1:30 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. 5:32 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 5:58 p.m.: Provoking speeches and gestures […]

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Airmen speak about what they’re thankful for during a Let’s Connect forum Nov. 10 on Ramstein. Let’s Connect encourages females to form bonds to build camaraderie and resilience. Though it is geared toward women, men are also welcome to join and seek to understand military life from a woman’s perspective.

Female service members strengthen bonds

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As Airmen of varying backgrounds, career fields and ranks, it can be important to come together to support each other and build camaraderie and resilience through open forums.

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Statement by the president on situation in Paris

Courtesy of the Office of the Press Secretary

WASHINGTON — Good evening, everybody. I just want to make a few brief comments about the attacks across Paris tonight. Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
A student in the Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class checks on a fallen Airman during a simulated active shooter scenario Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The course is a requirement for deploying Airmen and includes a hands-on practical portion that allows the students to use the skills they were taught in the course.

Ramstein leads revolutionary EAST

Courtesy of the 86th Security Forces Squadron

Defenders from the 86th Security Forces Squadron, 435th Security Forces Squadron, and the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron joined forces Oct. 1 on Ramstein to teach lifesaving skills through an Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class to Airmen deploying from the KMC.

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Kaiserslautern High School students listen to a performance by U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band’s Five Star Brass Quintet Nov. 5 on Vogelweh. KHS students had the chance to listen to USAFE Band musicians perform as well as receive feedback during a rehearsal for their upcoming concert.

USAFE Band inspires young musicians

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

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band’s Five Star Brass Quintet performed for Kaiserslautern High School music students Nov. 5 on Vogelweh.

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Community Corner – Nov. 13, 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 » 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 » USA Jobs workshop: 1 to 3 p.m., […]

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