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Team Ramstein leaders’ spouses pose for a group photo outside of the Officers’ Club Oct. 7 on Ramstein. The spouses toured facilities on Ramstein and Vogelweh and learned about their individual missions to build support, morale and assistance.

Spouses of leaders tour Ramstein, Vogelweh

Photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood

Team Ramstein leaders’ spouses pose for a group photo outside of the Officers’ Club Oct. 7 on Ramstein. The spouses toured facilities on Ramstein and Vogelweh and learned about their individual missions to build support, morale and assistance.

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KMC Events and Notices – Oct. 16, 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. 11 (Veterans Day); Nov. 12 (MDG training day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving); Nov. […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Oct. 16, 2015

Oct. 6 9:15 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Glan-Muenchweiler. 1:15 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Munich. 2:32 p.m.: Theft of private property was reported in Utera, Spain. Oct. 7 2:02 p.m.: A larceny was reported on Ramstein. Oct. 8 7:35 a.m.: A […]

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News

Cesar Alvarez, 86th Airlift Wing master resilience trainer, discusses how individual values play a role in accomplishing personal goals during resilience training for military spouses Oct. 6 on Ramstein. The event’s goal was to teach spouses Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the Air Force program that links resilience to maintaining mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness.

MRTs strengthen resilience at work, home

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Master resilience trainers hosted resilience training for military spouses Oct. 6 on Ramstein.

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Commentary, News

Feedback is essential to AF integrity

by Lt. Col. John Hansen 86th Comptroller Squadron commander

I was going through some old files, and I found a few notes that were written to me on several different occasions by the comptroller of a major command.

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Sean Tatum, 86th Force Support Squadron caregiver, stands with the Dalmo family for photos during a Red Cross Lifesaving Award ceremony Oct. 8 on Ramstein. Tatum utilized his Red Cross health and safety skills to dislodge food from Jackson Dalmo’s throat July 1.

86th FSS caregiver receives Red Cross Lifesaver Award

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

In the KMC, caregivers are required to be Red Cross certified to ensure maximum child safety.

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Master Sgt. Mark Goenen, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services, shows children how to properly use a fire extinguisher 
Oct. 8 on Ramstein. As part of Fire Prevention Week, families visited Fire Station 1 to learn about fire safety including home-fire safety issues, fire extinguisher training and holiday safety tips.

86th CES opens house, informs KMC

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

Families from throughout the KMC gathered at Fire Station 1 Oct. 8 on Ramstein to attend an open house.

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Community Corner – Oct. 9, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. Monday » Holiday — Columbus Day Tuesday » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC » Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Intro to German: 11:30 a.m. to […]

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Participants of the Unit Movement Officer Symposium visit the Ramstein Passenger Terminal Sept. 15. The symposium served as refresher training for all Unit Movement Officers throughout U.S. Army Europe. The purpose of the four-day symposium was to familiarize all UMOs with proper rules and regulations for preparing cargo and equipment prior to shipping through Ramstein.

21st TSC trains Unit Movement Officers

Story and photos by Ronnie Schelby 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The transportation section of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, G4, coordinated and hosted a Unit Movement Symposium at various locations within the Kaiserslautern area Sept. 14 through 17.

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Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command (left photo), and Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, 86th Airlift Wing commander, receive their annual flu vaccinations. According to the U.S. Army Public Health Command, the flu virus strikes 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population and claims 36,000 lives yearly. Vaccination opportunities are being offered by various medical agencies throughout the KMC. Personnel should check with their medical personnel or primary care provider for times and locations.

KMC leaders receive flu vaccinations

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