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KMC Blotter – Oct. 31, 2014

OCT. 21 1 p.m.: An aggravated assault and larceny of private property were reported in Winnweiler. OCT. 22 6:58 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. 9:30 a.m.: Damage to private property was reported in Weilerbach. 4:39 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. 7:48 p.m.: A […]

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News

Joint travel regs determine changes

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Oct. 1, the Joint Federal Travel Regulation Volume 1 and the Joint Travel Regulation Volume 2 merged into one regulation now called the Joint Travel Regulations.

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Commentary

Courtesy photoSenior Airman Giovanni Pinzon (top left), former 86th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, lounges outside a hostel common area with friends after a recent trip to Copenhagen, Denmark. Pinzon is an advocate of frequent travels as a way to increase morale.

Airmen moving up, moving out, moving on

by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There are many different ways people can leave the nest: some people plan for years, some make a sudden jump and some are forced out.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanTrunks of cars are lined with Halloween decorations and candy at Donnley Park for the 2013 Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event on Ramstein. Trick-or-treating in the Ramstein and Vogelweh family housing complexes and the annual trunk-or-treat with carnival games will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Donnelly Park.

Help keep princesses, monsters safe; Halloween times announced

by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

This time of year, ghouls, goblins and witches appear. In the KMC, the 86th Force Support Squadron has an evening of festivities planned.

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Photo by Sgt. Daniel ColeSenior U.S. military leaders, German dignitaries and former wounded U.S. service members turn the first shovels of earth Oct. 24 to mark the start of construction of the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center that will replace Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the Ramstein Air Base Clinic.

Groundbreaking ceremony marks new medical center

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The last time ground was broken for a major military medical center in Europe was 1951 when Germany and other nations were still recovering from the devastation of World War II.

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News

The 86th Security Forces Squadron conducted “Shoot, Move, Communicate” training Oct. 10 on Ramstein. The training is applicable to any high-risk situation, including but not limited to hostage scenarios and fire fights.

Defenders shoot, move, communicate through training

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

If an unfortunate event occurs on base, such as an active shooter, there needs to be some sort of protection for the public. The 86th Security Forces Squadron is that line of defense on Ramstein.
The 86th SFS is responsible for protecting the people, resources and property on Ramstein 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Saving water starts with you

Courtesy of 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

Last year, Air Force facilities and military family housing within the KMC used more than 450 million gallons of water, which cost more than $5 million.

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Photo by Pfc. Kelsey M. LittleLt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr. (left), commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, presents a USAREUR challenge coin to Spc. Joshua Middleton, corrections specialist with the 18th Military Police Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, during his visit to Sembach Kaserne Oct. 9. Middleton was recognized for serving over 200 community service hours.

USAREUR commanding general visits 21st TSC

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Airman takes LEAD in step to USAF Academy

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There are several ways an enlisted Airman can make the transition to be an Air Force officer. They can go through Air Force ROTC via various means, be selected for Officer Training School or go to the U.S. Air Force Academy through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Oct. 24, 2014

OCT. 14 9:15 a.m.: An unlawful entry and possession of narcotics were reported on Vogelweh. 11:20 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported at the Opel Circle in Kaiserslautern. 11:50 a.m.: An unattended death was reported in Lohnsfeld. OCT. 15 10:25 a.m.: An assault was reported on Ramstein. 4:39 p.m.: Child endangerment was […]

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