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Airmen take a moment of silence during the 9/11 retreat ceremony Sept. 11 on Ramstein. The retreat paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil.

Ramstein AB pays tribute to 9/11 victims, first responders

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer

Airmen take a moment of silence during the 9/11 retreat ceremony Sept. 11 on Ramstein.

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KMC Events and Notices – Sept. 18, 2015

Closures • Tuesday through Sept. 25, there will be a joint routine training exercise that will cause delays at gates within the KMC. In addition, Pulaski gate will be closed on Thursday. The only option to enter Pulaski/Vogelweh will be through the B-270 gate. Although most people will not be affected, […]

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KMC Blotter – Sept. 18, 2015

SEPT. 8 8:15 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern involving a local national. 8:30 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Reichenbach-Steegen involving an active-duty member of the 86th Airlift Wing. SEPT. 9 12:52 a.m. An assault was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach involving a local […]

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USAREUR extends benefits to same-sex spouses in Germany

by U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Effective Sept. 9, U.S. Army Europe is authorized to issue Status of Forces Agreement credentials and command sponsorship authorizations to eligible same-sex spouses assigned to or on orders to Germany.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Porter, American Forces Network broadcaster, prepares a video camera for an interview Sep. 1 on Vogelweh. The interview was part of a pre-show for the World Wide Troop Talk where U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter held a live talk with troops through social media outlets.

AF, Army broadcast live from Germany

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Porter, American Forces Network broadcaster, prepares a video camera for an interview Sep. 1 on Vogelweh.

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New AF streamers approved for Global War on Terrorism operations, campaigns

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — The secretary of the Air Force has authorized the use of war service streamers and the new Global War on Terrorism Service streamer. In addition, the Air Force credited 1,442 units with campaign participation, making them eligible for a campaign streamer.

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Civil Air Patrol joins total force ‘Airmen’

by Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

WASHINGTON — When conducting missions for the Air Force as the official Air Force auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol is now included in the Air Force’s definition of the total force. CAP has provided 74 years of support to emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs.

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Community Corner – Sept. 11, 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 » USA Jobs workshop: 1 to 3 p.m., A&FRC […]

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Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook briefs reporters Sept. 8 at the Pentagon.

Syrian train-and-equip effort continues

by Jim Garamone Department of Defense News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense will continue to support moderate Syrian forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said today.

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Sgt. 1st Class Ulysses Acheampong, 66th Transportation Company 21st Theater Sustainment Command and one of the judges of the 21st TSC Culinary Warrior of the Year, discusses timing with some participants during the competition held Sept. 2 on Kleber Kaserne.

Culinary Warrior of the Year competition heats up the kitchen

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

There are never too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Culinary Warrior of the Year competition that was held Sept. 2 at the Clock Tower Dining Facility on Kleber Kaserne.

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