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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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KMC Notices and Events – June 5, 2015

Closures • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed on the following U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: June 12 and 16; 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 […]

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KMC Blotter – June 5, 2015

MAY 20 3:30 a.m.: A larceny was reported on Ramstein. MAY 21 7:50 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. MAY 22 2:55 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 10 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. MAY 23 7 p.m.: A major traffic accident […]

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Courtesy photo After 12 years as head of the Police Presidium Western Palatinate, Police President Wolfgang Erfurt passed on the responsibilities to Elmar May. During a retirement ceremony on May 26, Erfurt was honored by numerous host nation government officials to include Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander and KMC commander.  Observed by more than 200 representatives from German federal and state government, Roger Lewentz, Rheinland-Pfalz Minister of the Interior, presented the retirement certificate to Erfurt.  General Jones thanked the police president for assuring the safety of Germans and Americans alike. "From day one of your tenure, you have stressed the importance of building partnerships with the U.S. forces," Lewentz said. "Your guiding principle has always been the U.S. forces are as much a part of this region as the 1. FCK. You have recognized that Germans and Americans want the same thing: a safe community in which to work and live. You have worked hard to achieve this goal." May, Erfurt's successor, started his tenure as the new police president on Monday.

Police President Wolfgang Erfurt retires

Courtesy photo

After 12 years as head of the Police Presidium Western Palatinate, Police President Wolfgang Erfurt passed on the responsibilities to Elmar May.

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Photo by Phil A. Jones Brig. Gen. Norvell V. Coots (right), Commander for Europe Regional Medical Command and the Command Surgeon for U.S. Army Europe, passes the colors to Col. James Laterza signifying him as the new commander for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center during a change of command ceremony May 29.

Laterza assumes LRMC command

by Chuck Roberts Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Replacing Col. Judith Lee as commander of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center required a person who is ready and capable to take on the complex challenges of leading the largest U.S. hospital outside the United States.

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Commentary, News

Honest answers to sexual assault myths

by Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response director

WASHINGTON — Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month has come to a close. I want to take the opportunity to address three persistent myths regarding the Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program: a commander’s ability to start, stop or otherwise hinder a sexual assault investigation; which agencies can take a sexual assault report; and the number of sexual assaults that take place when the victim and the perpetrator are in the same unit.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh A C-130J Super Hercules is prepared for an airdrop training exercise over Kosovo May 27 on Ramstein. The airdrop was a joint exercise between the 37th Airlift Squadron and the 5th Quartermaster Company, Theatre Aerial Delivery Company, to en-hance interoperability.

Service members train during Kosovo airdrop

Photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh

A C-130J Super Hercules is prepared for an airdrop training exercise over Kosovo May 27 on Ramstein. The airdrop was a joint exercise between the 37th Airlift Squadron and the 5th Quartermaster Company, Theatre Aerial Delivery Company, to en-hance interoperability.

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Attendees of an open house gather around a U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey, May 31 at Morón Air Base, Spain. The two-day event was held to celebrate Morón’s 75th anniversary. Visitors had the opportunity to see static displays from both countries’ armed forces, such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, P-3 Orion and MV-22B Osprey.

Morón AB celebrates 75 years

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

MORON AIR BASE, Spain — Thousands of people flocked to the flightline of Moron Air Base, Spain, as the Ala 11th Spanish air force welcomed them to attend an open house May 30 and 31.

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Community Corner – May 29, 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 » Transition GPS workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS workshop: 7:30 a.m. to […]

May 29, 2015 ×

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Newly inducted members of the Sergeant Morales Club stand with Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades (right), the commanding general and the senior enlisted leader of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command respectively, during an induction ceremony May 19 on Smith Barracks.

21st TSC CSM inducted as honorary Sgt. Morales Club member

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

The senior enlisted leader of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command was welcomed into the Rheinland-Pfalz Sergeant Morales Club as an honorary member during a lively induction ceremony May 19 at the Wagon Wheel Theater on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

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