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Firefighters and medical personnel standby to assist in the transport of a patient during an aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein. The personnel assisting in the mission were from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services, the 10th Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team and the 455th Critical Care Air Transport Team.

Airmen aid in aeromedical evacuation

Photos by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka

Firefighters and medical personnel standby to assist in the transport of a patient during an aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein. The personnel assisting in the mission were from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services, the 10th Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team and the 455th Critical Care Air Transport Team.

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Dormitory manager positions available

Courtesy of the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron has vacancies in dorm management for three staff sergeants and one technical sergeant. They are seeking highly motivated individuals interested in a unique experience that will develop their leadership, mentoring and management abilities and broaden their talents.

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Cyclists from the KMC travel back after riding for three days Aug. 1 in Germany.

KMC members cycle for STEM

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

Cyclists from the KMC embarked on a three-day bike trip Aug. 1 to 3 along the Rhine River in Germany to raise money and awareness for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education programs.

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KMC Notices and Events – Aug. 14, 2015

Closures • The 86th Munitions Squadron will conduct a 100 percent munitions stockpile inventory Sept. 7 to 11. During this time, the munitions storage area will be closed to all account custodians. Only emergency issue requests approved by the respective group commander may be submitted. • The Ramstein Clinic will forecast a […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Aug. 14, 2015

AUG. 4 8 a.m.: An attempted house break-in was reported in Schönenberg-Kübelberg. 7:30 p.m.: A simple assault and resisting arrest was reported at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein. AUG. 5 6:18 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. AUG. 6 2:05 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported […]

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks
Tricycle riders catch up to their partners at the tricycle relay race during Resilience Day Sept. 11, 2014 on Ramstein. This year's Resilience Day featured a Commander's Challenge compiled of athletic events to challenge Airmen.

86th AW to host Commander’s Challenge

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

The 86th Airlift Wing is scheduled to host its third Commander’s Challenge from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 9 at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center as a part of the 86th AW Resilience Day.

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Commentary, News

Team versus individuals; fostering team success

by Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Kernodle 786th Civil Engineer Squadron chief enlisted manager

Are we creating a culture of “team” or one of “individuals”? As leaders, we are expected to develop effective, efficient teams and merge the talents of our subordinates. However, it’s easy to shift our focus toward individual recognition, and it has the potential to come at the expense of team success.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing listen to Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, 3rd Air Force commander, during an immersion tour Aug. 6 on Ramstein.

3rd AF commander tours Ramstein units

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 3rd Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, toured the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing Aug. 4 and 6 on Ramstein.

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Firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services and personnel from the 10th Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team and 455th Critical Care Air Transport Team standby to assist in the transport of a patient during an aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein. A C-17 Globemaster III transported the patient from Kabul, Afghanistan, to Ramstein.

AE, Ramstein units provide critical support after Kabul attacks

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

Approximately 25 personnel came together on a real-world aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein to save the lives of service members injured after recent attacks in Kabul.

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Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, presents the unit’s guidon to Col. Steven Sweeney as he takes command of AFIMSC Detachment 4 Aug. 4 on Ramstein. Sweeney assumed command from Col. Andra Clapsaddle, who will be leaving Ramstein for her new assignment at AFIMSC headquarters, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

AFIMSC change of command

Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, presents the unit’s guidon to Col. Steven Sweeney as he takes command of AFIMSC Detachment 4 Aug. 4 on Ramstein.

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