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A fire truck is parked outside Fire Station 2’s newly-renovated stall Sept. 22 on Ramstein. Station 2 provides the quickest response times to locations such as base housing, the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center and high-risk work facilities on Ramstein.

CES Airmen celebrate ‘perfect’ station renovations

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

Airmen from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron celebrated the official reopening of Fire Station 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 22 on Ramstein.

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa security forces members perform a mounted patrol during the Creek Defender field training exercise Sept. 26 in Baumholder. The course is an annual training requirement for all security forces members to keep them current on skills needed downrange.

Creek Defender prepares Airmen for deployment

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa security forces members perform a mounted patrol during the Creek Defender field training exercise Sept. 26 in Baumholder. The course is an annual training requirement for all security forces members to keep them current on skills needed downrange.
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa security forces members perform a mounted patrol during the Creek Defender field training exercise Sept. 26 in Baumholder. The course is an annual training requirement for all security forces members to keep them current on skills needed downrange.

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KMC Events and Notices – Oct. 9, 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: Monday (Columbus Day); Nov. 11 (Veterans Day); Nov. 12 (MDG training day, closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Nov. […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Oct. 9, 2015

Sept. 28 8:30 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 11 a.m.: Child abuse was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 4:10 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 5:22 p.m.: An assault was reported in Kaiserslautern. 6 p.m.: A domestic assault was reported in Steinwenden. 7:25 […]

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa security forces members secure a village during a Creek Defender field training exercise Sept. 26 in Baumholder. Cadre from the 435th Regional Training Center tested 25 “defenders” on skills they learned throughout the course over the two-day FTX. For more photos, see Page 6.

Defenders hone skills, train to deploy

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

Through thick brush and hilly terrain, 25 security forces members from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa tactically maneuvered down a mountain before taking a village Sept. 26.

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Commentary, News

Innovators wanted for 21st century Air Force

by Lt. Col. Christian Randall 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron commander

U.S. Army General George S. Patton said, “Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.”

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86th AW commander reviews new Ramstein app

by Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas 86th Airlift Wing commander

In this new age, almost everyone has a smart object of some kind, holding tons of apps — finally Ramstein Air Base has its app.

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Health, News

Community flu vaccine events scheduled for KMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs Office

Flu vaccinations will be offered at 28 KMC events beginning today, and Army and Air Force medical officials have developed plans for all service members and Department of Defense civilians to receive their vaccination.

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Community Corner – Oct. 2, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details 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 » Understanding TSP: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC Tuesday […]

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Kaiserslautern Raiders and Ramstein Royals face-off during the first quarter Sept. 25 on Vogelweh. After a slow start, the Royals came back to win 27-14.

Royals, Raiders clash in K-Town

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

Kaiserslautern Raiders and Ramstein Royals face-off during the first quarter Sept. 25 on Vogelweh.

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