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PCS season affects appointment availability at LRMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

As we move forward into the summer and Permanent Change of Station season, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is experiencing a greater than normal turnover for its medical providers.

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Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, overlooks a river region near Ramstein during his final flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules June 10. Mordente, after completing his command tour on Ramstein, has been selected to serve as the 18th Air Force vice commander at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

86th AW commander takes final flight

Photos by 1st Lt. Clay Lancaster and Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka

Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, overlooks a river region near Ramstein during his final flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules June 10. Mordente, after completing his command tour on Ramstein, has been selected to serve as the 18th Air Force vice commander at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

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A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4 in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71.

NATO partners honor past, present and future

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

A World War II veteran salutes during “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4 in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71.

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National American Legion Executive Committee member, John Miller, speaks with an Airman during a mission brief June 3 on Ramstein. Miller and fellow Legionnaires visited various units to gain a better understanding of Ramstein’s mission and regional security issues within the European region. (Bottom Right Photo) Staff Sgt. Timothy Kennedy, 435th Security Forces Squadron senior instructor, shows American Legion’s National Auxiliary President, Janet Jefford, and National Executive Committee member, John Miller, the inside of a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle. The Legionnaires were here to educate Airmen and the KMC on different services the American Legion provides to all branches of the military.

American Legion visits Ramstein

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales

National American Legion Executive Committee member, John Miller, speaks with an Airman during a mission brief June 3 on Ramstein. Miller and fellow Legionnaires visited various units to gain a better understanding of Ramstein’s mission and regional security issues within the European region.

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After the passing of the colors ceremony during a change of command ceremony May 18 on Sembach Kaserne, Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and reviewer of the ceremony, leads off the field with the official party, consisting of the incoming commander, Col. W. Mark Stubbs (left), and the outgoing commander, Col. R. Scott Dingle (right).

Europe Medical Brigade hails new command team

Story and photo by Capt. Robert Gallimore 30th Medical Brigade Public Affairs

SEMBACH, Germany — The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 30th Medical Brigade welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony
May 18 at Sembach Kaserne.

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KMC Notices and Events – June 12, 2015

Closures • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed on the following U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: today and Tuesday; July 3, 6, and 9 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Aug. 13 (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); and Sept. 10 all day. As the clinic improves its processes, […]

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Joint, allied forces honor heritage

Joint, allied forces honor heritage

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

NORMANDY, France — More than 100 U.S. Air Force Airmen in Normandy, France, finalized preparations recently to commemorate the 71st anniversary of D-Day.

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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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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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