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Photo by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
Army Lt. Col. Bidemi Y. Olaniyi-Leyimu (left), Medical Support Unit-Europe incoming commander, receives the unit guidon from Brig. Gen. Arlan M. DeBlieck, commander of the 7th Civil Support Command, during a ceremony held July 11 on the Daenner Kaserne parade field. The passing of the guidon is a tradition symbolizing the changing of command.

Medical Support Unit-Europe gains new commander

by 221st Public Affairs Detachment

Soldiers, families and friends of the Medical Support Unit-Europe welcomed Lt. Col. Bidemi Y. Olaniyi-Leyimu during a July 11 change of command ceremony at Daenner Kaserne.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka
Paratroopers exit a C-130J Super Hercules during International Jump Week near Alzey, Germany, July 7. During jump week, more than 200 U.S. and allied partners disembarked their designated airframes to strengthen skills and tactics while building and strengthening international relations with counterparts.

US takes partnerships to new heights

by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force and Army counterparts joined together with service members from nine allied countries to participate in International Jump Week July 6 to 10 on Ramstein.

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Airmen from the NCO Academy form together before performing a retreat ceremony July 9 at Kapaun, Germany. Retreat serves as a reminder to pay respect to the flag in addition to signaling the end of the official duty day.

NCOA class performs its final retreat

Photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh

Airmen from the NCO Academy form together before performing a retreat ceremony July 9 at Kapaun, Germany. Retreat serves as a reminder to pay respect to the flag in addition to signalling the end of the official duty day.

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KMC Notices and Events – July 17, 2015

Closures In an effort to better serve the beneficiaries of the 86th Medical Group, the Ramstein Clinic will forecast its closures due to U.S. holidays and mandatory training as follows: Aug. 13 (MDG Training Day, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Sept. 10 (MDG Training Day, all day). This forecast will […]

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KMC Blotter – July 17, 2015

JULY 7 10 a.m.: A house break-in and larceny of private property was reported in Schönenberg-Kübelberg. 7:38 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. JULY 8 6:06 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Weselberg. JULY 10 10 a.m.: A major traffic accident […]

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German Polizei Corner

In the last three years, there was an average of about 100 break-ins in the Westpfalz region in July and August. To avoid becoming a part of these statistics, German Polizei ask people leaving for a vacation to obey the following tips:

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AF revolutionizes study material delivery

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Airmen studying for career development and promotion opportunities will begin to receive study materials solely online by Oct. 1, 2017.

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Commentary, News

Air Force members grow with change

by Lt. Col. John Hansen 86th Comptroller Squadron commander

Over many decades, the Air Force has emphasized continuous process improvement. In the beginning of my career, the process was called Total Quality Management. Then it transformed to Lean Six Sigma before finally changing into Air Force Smart Operations in the 21st century. Process improvement is always with us.

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Community Corner – July 10, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center 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:  1 to 3p.m., A&FRC» Tuesday » Transition GPS workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC » Pre-deployment briefing: 1 […]

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WTB-E consolidation refines access to care for Warriors in Transition

by Ed Drohan Europe Regional Medical Command Public Affairs

SEMBACH, Germany ― The Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe will consolidate its operations to a single location to facilitate access to warrior care and transition services for wounded, ill or injured Soldiers.

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