News

News

Courtesy photo

Preventing online exploitation of children

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

Child sex crimes and online exploitation of children are perpetual problems throughout society and in the military, there are no exceptions.

March 26, 2015 ×

Commentary

Capt. Spanky makes smooth transition

 by Capt. Spanky

Happy Friday, team Ramstein! I’m sorry I haven’t given you any updates lately, but out-processing for retirement has kept me really busy. Luckily, I haven’t just been chasing my tail (or nub in my case).

March 26, 2015 ×

News

Rhea and Keira play fetch during a play date.

No mission pause with Paws Abroad

by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When military commitments arise, it can be stressful making sure personal responsibilities are taken care of. When it comes to four-legged family members, furry or scaly, having the best
possible care at little or no cost can sometimes be nearly impossible to find.

March 26, 2015 ×

News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
Senior Airman David Vogt, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission technician, ensures proper connection for the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing March 16 at Campia Turzii, Romania. The 435th AGOW participated in Dacian 
Warhawk, which featured U.S. and Romanian airmen working side-by-side to establish a base and conduct ground and air operations with NATO 
partners.

AGOW refines new mission skillset

by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing departed March 10 from Ramstein for what seemed like any other training mission; however, this mission, known as Dacian Warhawk, is unlike any other in which they have participated.

March 26, 2015 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 27, 2015

March 18 7:30 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. March 19 2 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. 2:45 p.m.: An attempted house break-in was reported in Baalborn. 3:03 p.m.: Sexual assault was reported on Vogelweh. 4:10 p.m.: A major traffic accident […]

March 26, 2015 ×

News

Customs fines Kinder Surprise egg mailers

by Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs

People thinking of sending Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs stateside this Easter should be aware of the U.S. Customs regulation banning these chocolates from import into the United States.
“U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will remove Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from your baggage or any package mailed stateside,” said Mike Dean of the U.S. European Command Customs Executive Agency.
Those who ship these eggs or similar products can be fined.

March 19, 2015 ×

News

As a part of a multi-echelon deployment to conduct Expert Field Medical Badge training in Vilsek, Germany, Viper Medics from the 421st Medical Battalion (Multifunctional) conduct tactical sling load operations.

Medical Battalion conducts tactical deployment to support EFMB

Story and photo by Maj. Marc Welde
421st Medical Battalion (Multifunctional)

An early wake-up call at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 23 brought attention to Soldiers from headquarters, 421st Medical Battalion (Multifunctional), for an “alert to deploy” to conduct Expert Field Medical Badge operations in Vilsek, Germany, more than 460 kilometers from their Baumholder home.

March 19, 2015 ×

News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division move an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank immediately after its removal from the transportation vessel “Liberty Promise” March 9 at the Riga Universal Terminal.

Allied port ops reinforce Atlantic Resolve

Courtesy of 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Allied logisticians off-loaded more than 100 pieces of military equipment, including M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and assorted military cargo from the vessel “Liberty Promise” March 9 at the Riga Universal Terminal docks in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

March 19, 2015 ×

News

Col. Matthew Redding, 21st Theater Sustainment Command chief of staff, helps a student don military protective armor during the resiliency forum. The chief subsequently directed the student to run across the room and do pushups.

TSC, community leaders build student resiliency during forum

Story and photo by Ronnie Schelby
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Leaders and professionals throughout the KMC, including those in the medical, chaplain, military and quality assurance fields, participated in a weeklong resiliency forum March 9 to 14 on Vogelweh Military Complex.

March 19, 2015 ×

News

Courtesy graphic

US air advisors strengthen Albanian C2 partnership

by Tech. Sgt. Daylena Ricks
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing led a U.S. Air Forces in Europe command and control advisory mission March 3 to 5 at Rinas Air Base, Albania.

March 19, 2015 ×