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Patients were transferred into an ambulance where they were transported to receive further medical care June 8 on Ramstein. Ramstein Airmen looked after the patients as they were being transported by military members from the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing based at  Papa Air Base, Hungary. This was the first time both bases joined together for a critical care aeromedical transport.

Papa, Ramstein join to save lives

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

Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing multinational aircrew members from Papa Air Base, Hungary, partnered with a Critical Care Aeromedical Transportation Team stationed on Ramstein to receive two wounded patients June 8 in Bulgaria.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
Members of multiple nations gather for opening ceremonies to kick off Saber Strike 15 June 8 at Adazi Training Area, Latvia. More than 6,000 service members are participating in Saber Strike 15, an annual multinational exercise.

Nations gather for Saber Strike 15

by Capt. Chase P. McFarland U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

ADAZI TRAINING AREA, Latvia — About 6,000 personnel from 13 countries, including the United States, are participating in the Saber Strike 15 exercise that began June 8 and will continue through June 19 in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – June 12, 2015

JUNE 2 11:35 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. JUNE 3 7:59 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported on Kapaun. 3:15 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic accident was reported in Schmitshausen. 11:15 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle was reported in Kaiserslautern. JUNE […]

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Commentary, News

Mordente bids farewell to Ramstein, Airmen

by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente 86th Airlift Wing commander

Ramstein is a different beast. As my tour comes to an end, I feel honored and privileged to have led the United States Air Force’s premier power projection platform, an installation that serves as the central hub for all military operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Community Corner – June 5, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., IDRC […]

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Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, reads an excerpt explaining the importance of logistics during the 21st TSC hosted table-top exercise May 27.

USAREUR, TSC commanders preside over logistics exercise

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Key leaders and subject-matter experts from U.S. Army Europe, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and allied nations across Europe converged on Rhine Ordnance Barracks May 27 for a table-top exercise designed to explore theater logistical support capabilities and contingencies.

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Sgt. Roger Lopez (right), the 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center postal NCOIC, and Spc. Brandon Vines, a 1st HRSC human resources specialist, review and discuss postal plans May 20 during Iron Will 15.

1st HRSC hones human resources skills

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted its culminating training event Iron Will 15, May 18 to 21 at the Warrior Preparation Center on Vogelweh.

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News

Failing to obey traffic laws equals fines, penalties

by 86th Airlift Wing Legal Office

Whether you have just arrived in Germany or you have lived here for a while, there is nothing like driving on the Autobahn.

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Save tax on imported vehicles

by Robert Szostek United State European Command Customs Public Affairs Office

WIESBADEN, Germany — U.S. personnel stationed overseas can ship U.S. specification vehicles to the United States free of federal tax and duty.

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Ramstein puts safety first, prevents mishaps

by 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office

It’s that time of year again, and the 86th Airlift Wing has officially kicked off the Critical Days of Summer campaign.

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