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Ramstein and Landstuhl host upcoming CLEP-a-thon

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

Ramstein and Landstuhl will host their second CLEP-a-thon of 2015 Monday to July 17 on Ramstein and at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

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German Armed Forces Lt. Col. Michael Brendel, Leadership Development and Civic Education Center Koblenz senior civil servant (left), shows training slides to Brig. Gen. Bradley Spacy, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa director of Logistics, Installations and Mission Support and Diversity and Inclusion Council chair, during a Diversity and Inclusion Council meeting June 26 on Ramstein.

USAFE Diversity, inclusion council hosts German counterparts

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Diversity and Inclusion Council hosted three German armed forces diversity officers to speak on how the German armed forces operate their programs June 26 on Ramstein.

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Victoria Adams, Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas executive director, presents a check on June 23 to Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, for funds raised last year.

CFC donates for quality of life programs

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

The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas presented a check for more than $83,000 to U.S. Air Forces in Europe for quality of life programs June 23 on Ramstein.

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German local nationals who work on Ramstein pose for a group photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules before an orientation flight June 29 on Ramstein.

37th AS gives back with orientation flight

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

Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron gave a big “thank you” to German local national employees who work on Ramstein through an orientation flight June 29.

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Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force incoming commander, takes the guidon from Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander July 2 on Ramstein. It is military tradition that a guidon is exchanged between commanders, symbolizing the passing of 
command.

Lt. Gen. Ray takes command of 3rd AF

by Capt. Lauren Ott U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray took command of 3rd Air Force from Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson during a change of command ceremony July 2 on Ramstein.

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SOFA stamp: a must before leaving Germany

by Robert Szostek U.S. Army in Europe Customs Public Affairs Office

WIESBADEN, Germany ― Many of us take trips to the United States and other countries during this time of year. Some people should be reminded, however, that a valid Status of Forces Agreement stamp or card is needed before departing in order to return to Germany.

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KMC Notices and Events – July 10, 2015

Traffic impact The construction at the intersection of Maxwell and Kisling Memorial Avenues (where Burger King is located) will be ending today. The intersection will be reconfigured to improve safety and traffic flow during construction. Kisling traffic northbound (towards military family housing, Child Development Center): No left turn is allowed. […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – July 10, 2015

JUNE 21 5:40 a.m.: Dunken driving was reported in Landstuhl. 6:10 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaisers-lautern. 11:40 p.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaisers-lautern. JUNE 22 5:26 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 11 p.m.: Burglary and damage to private property was reported […]

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Commentary, News

Embrace the Service, serve our great nation

by Chief Master Sgt. Chris Moore 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, command chief

As I prepare for retirement after 28 years and depart Ramstein Air Base and Germany at the end of the month, I was asked to reflect on my career.

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Health, News, Schools

Start applying for the USDA Free/ Reduced School Lunch Program

by 86th Mission Support Group school liaison office

The USDA free/reduced-price lunch program can save a family up to $466 per child attending Department of Defense Dependents Schools every year. The USDA School Lunch Program is offered at all KMC schools and is designed to meet federal requirements for nutritiously balanced meals and offer free or reduced-price meals to eligible children. Families need to apply annually for the program; applications for school year 2015-2016 will be accepted starting July 1.

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