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KMC Blotter – Nov. 13, 2015

NOV. 4 8 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. NOV. 5 3:20 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Huetschenhausen. 6:30 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. NOV. 6 7:20 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries […]

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Staff Sgt. Tenzin Choegoyab and Airman 1st Class Ahmad Yehudah, both 86th Airlift Wing Command Post emergency action controllers, scoop up leaves during Base Pride Day Nov. 3 on Ramstein. Airmen and civilians around Ramstein were tasked to clean around their working areas during the biannual occasion. The two-day event gave base personnel time to beautify the base by picking up trash and raking leaves.

Base Pride Day beautifies Ramstein

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer

Staff Sgt. Tenzin Choegoyab and Airman 1st Class Ahmad Yehudah, both 86th Airlift Wing Command Post emergency action controllers, scoop up leaves during Base Pride Day Nov. 3 on Ramstein.

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Bioenvironmental helps improve water in KMC schools

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

The Department of Defense Education Activity Europe recently released the test results for drinking water fountains and sinks in the KMC school facilities.

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Commentary, News

Perspective to help with unexpected decisions

by Lt. Col. Paul Silas 86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

KMC, below I’m going to run down a few basic topics that have continuously come up during my 23-year career. Hopefully these will help you when you get hit by some of the tough decisions that will inevitably come up this week.

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Two students from the Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class, followed by their instructors, search a hallway as they make their way to an exit during an active shooter scenario Nov. 5 on Ramstein. The EAST class is a requirement for deploying Airmen and includes hands-on practical training to further prepare the student for a real active shooter situation.

Ramstein makes right call with EAST course

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Security Forces Squadron, 435th Security Forces Squadron and 568th U.S. Forces Police Squadron implemented a new Expeditionary Active Shooter Training class Oct. 1 on Ramstein.

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A student performs to "Singin' in the Rain" for U.S. and Polish airmen during a community outreach event Oct. 30 at a special needs school in Wrzesnia, Poland. The Airmen were deployed to Poland to participate in Aviation Detachment 16-1 where they worked to complete training requirements and build interoperability with the Polish air force. This marked the second visit to the school in a growing relationship with the local community.

Airmen build partnerships beyond flightline

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

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — For the past three weeks, Airmen and guardsmen have worked together to complete training requirements and build interoperability with the Polish air force during Aviation Detachment 16-1.

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Courtesy of 86th Public Affairs Office

US, Poland build air capabilities

by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Community Corner – Nov. 6, 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 » Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to […]

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TSC families gather for spooktacular ‘Trunk or Treat’

TSC families gather for spooktacular ‘Trunk or Treat’

Photos by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro

“Dorothy” and “Toto” search for candy and Halloween treats during “Trunk or Treat” festivities held the evening of Oct. 30 at NCO Field on Daenner Kaserne.

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Hollyanne Milley, wife of Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army (center-right), attends a forum about the new format of the Army Family Action Plan on Sembach Kaserne during her tour through the Kaiserslautern area Oct. 29. Other participants pictured (left to right):  Michelle Deblieck, Sandra Gamble and Kim Formica. The forum was one stop for Milley during her tour in which she visited a number of Army agencies in the Kaiserslautern and U.S. Army Europe area.

CSA spouse visits Army agencies, facilities

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

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosted Hollyanne Milley, wife of Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, during the week of Oct. 25.

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