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Photo by Ronnie SchelbyMaj. Gen. John O’Connor (right), commander of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Maj. Gen. Hans Erich Antoni, commander of the Bundeswehr Logistics Command, sign a partnership memorandum between the two organizations March 5 on Panzer Kaserne.  This was the first formal renewal of the U.S.-German military logistics partnership in almost 20 years.

US, German logistics commands renew partnership

by Ronnie Schelby
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Maj. Gen. John O’Connor, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commander, and Maj. Gen. Hans Erich Antoni, Bundeswehr Logistics Command commander, signed a Memorandum of Agreement March 5 at Panzer Kaserne. This event marked the first formal renewal of the U.S.-German military logistics partnership in almost 20 years.

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Pvt. Connor Stennett, a military policeman with the 92nd MP Company, 709th MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, receives a coin from Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades, the senior enlisted leader of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, during a gathering March 5 on Sembach Kaserne.

21st TSC CSM recognizes MP for ‘doing the right thing’

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades, senior enlisted leader of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, recognized a military police member for his integrity and doing the right thing during a gathering March 5 on Sembach Kaserne.

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Photo by Capt. Mary Andrea UgaddanCapt. Robert Baker, B Company commander, performs a fireman’s carry as part of the 
guerilla drills on this station for Resolute Day physical readiness training Feb. 27, at Miesau Ammo Depot.

CSH gets creative with physical readiness training

by Capt. Mary Andrea Ugaddan
212th Combat Support Hospital Public Affairs

The 212th Combat Support Hospital celebrated Resolute Day Feb. 27 with a challenging and creative physical readiness training session focused on Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness in support of the Army’s ready and resilient campaign plan.

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AF waives renters insurance obligation in privatized housing

by Breanne Smith
Air Force Civil Engineer Center Public Affairs

Airmen signing a lease to live in privatized homes on base may no longer be covered by a renters insurance provision, due to a recent Department of Defense change in basic allowance for housing.

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USAFE Airman earns AF medical award

USAFE Airman earns AF medical award

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

The Air Force recently named a Ramstein Airman as one of its best medical service members in 2014.

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KMC Blotter – March 13, 2015

MARCH 3 4:50 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Bexbach. 5:50 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Hirschhorn. MARCH 4 2:01 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 4 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. MARCH 5 9:20 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. […]

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Brig. Gen. Patrick Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, 3rd Air Force command chief, March 2 on Ramstein. Mordente and Wright discussed Ramstein’s mission and the capabilities of the Airmen during Wright’s immersion tour. During his visit, Wright toured many facilities, in addition to a C-130J Super Hercules modified for in-flight 
surgeries.

3rd Air Force command chief tours Ramstein

Photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood

   

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‘Gone phishing’ email exercise tests cybersecurity on Ramstein

by Kimberly Parker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen were put to the test when the 86th Airlift Wing inspector general and the 86th Communications Squadron executed a cybersecurity phishing email exercise Feb. 26 on Ramstein.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA recognizes 2014 Outstanding Airmen

USAFE-AFAFRICA recognizes 2014 Outstanding Airmen

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

During the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa annual awards ceremony March 5 at Ramstein, Gen. Frank Gorenc, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, recognized the best Airmen in the command for 2014.

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Tax center volunteers file tax returns for customers March 6 on Ramstein. The tax center files federal and state taxes for active duty military, dependents and retirees free of charge.

Tax center saves big bucks

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

With W-2s and 1040s on many people’s minds, it is that time of year again — tax season.

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