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Americans donate for refugees

Americans donate for refugees

Photo by Sarah Wagner

More than 30 American volunteers help to sort and pack donations for refugees in the Kaiserslautern area Oct. 17 at the Atlantic Academy in Kaiserslautern.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Photo courtesy of Emily McCormick
Cesar Alvarez, 86th Medical Operations Squadron Health Promotion coordinator, addresses the impact of domestic abuse on children during the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence event Oct. 8 on Ramstein. Alvarez was one of four members on an all-male panel to focus on domestic violence against women. Though men are also abused, the Department of Justice reports that more male offenders are reported than female.

Team Ramstein speaks out against domestic violence

by Barbara Cox Ramstein Family Advocacy outreach manager

Team Ramstein took a stand against domestic violence by participating in the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence event Oct. 8 on Ramstein.

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Maj. Gen. Frederick H. "Rick" Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, speaks during an all-call Oct. 13 on Ramstein. During the all-call, Martin spoke to Airmen about the future of the Air Force and commended them for their impact on the Air Mobility Command mission.

Air Force Expeditionary Center commander visits 521st AMOW

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

Maj. Gen. Frederick H. “Rick” Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, speaks during an all-call Oct. 13 on Ramstein. During the all-call, Martin spoke to Airmen about the future of the Air Force and commended them for their impact on the Air Mobility Command mission.

October 22, 2015 ×

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KMC Notices and Events – Oct. 23, 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. […]

October 22, 2015 ×

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KMC Blotter – Oct. 23, 2015

OCT. 14 12:45 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. 5:14 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on B270. OCT. 15 1:09 a.m.: Driving under the influence was reported in Kaiserslautern. 4 a.m.: Driving under the influence was reported in Kaiserslautern. 9:30 a.m.: A major […]

October 22, 2015 ×

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Kasper Chevalier, 721st Aerial Port Squadron aerial porter, shows his wife, Frieda Chevalier, what his day-to-day job on a C-17 Globemaster III entails Oct. 16 on Ramstein. Chevalier completed his 2,000th aerial port expeditor mission during this cargo load.

721st APS Port dawgs move cargo, reach milestone

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

Cheers of happiness and celebration filled the 721st Aerial Port Squadron when one of their aerial porters reached a significant milestone in his career Oct. 16 on Ramstein.

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James Montgomery waves for the camera during the Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 13 on Ramstein. The event provided retirees an opportunity to connect with other veterans and current service members as they learn more about how the Air Force functions today.

Retirees celebrate service with Team Ramstein

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office hosted the annual Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 13 to 17 on Ramstein as part of a weeklong celebration for retirees.

October 22, 2015 ×

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KMC to hold Fall Cleanup event

by Master Sgt. Edward J. Seeley Sr. Facilities Excellence Team superintendent

Cleaning our work areas and residences is sometimes neglected due to the busy operational tempo of the KMC. Designating time specifically for the upkeep of our facilities helps to remind us that a clean work and living area improves the working environment and the appearance of our on-base housing to our residents and visitors.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Cybersecurity: Everyone’s business

by Lt. Col Brandon Robinson 86th Communications Squadron commander

We live in an environment that is made up of ones and zeroes. It is more connected now than ever before. The Internet touches just about everything around us, whether we realize it or not.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Firefighters and base leadership demonstrate extinguishing an aircraft fire 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. The event concluded with a live fire demonstration where leadership from throughout Ramstein helped firefighters extinguish a simulated aircraft fire in the burn pit.

Open house promotes Fire Prevention Week

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

Firefighters and base leadership demonstrate extinguishing an aircraft fire 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. The event concluded with a live fire demonstration where leadership from throughout Ramstein helped firefighters extinguish a simulated aircraft fire in the burn pit.

October 15, 2015 ×