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Members of the 21st Operational Weather Squadron take an opportunity to learn more about local weather patterns with 2nd Lts. Monika Kaczanowska and Daniel Kowalczyk, Polish armed forces meteorological and oceanographic officers, Nov. 14 on Kapaun Air Station. The 21st OWS showed the two Polish armed forces members around the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command weather systems and operations.

Weather Airmen bridge NATO forecasting worlds

Story and photos by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 21st Operational Weather Squadron, part of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, hosted two Polish armed forces members Nov. 9 to 22 to learn and develop skills from each other to predict accurate, timely and relevant environmental weather intelligence.

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Chief Warrant Officer Johannes Linnenbank, NATO School NCO Professional Department director, speaks about cultural diversity Nov. 5 at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Kisling NCO Academy auditorium. Linnenbank and other NATO leaders spoke during the fourth annual Cross-Cultural Awareness Professional Development Seminar.

Airmen learn cultural diversity from NATO

Story and photos by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC Top 3 Council presented the annual Cross-Cultural Awareness Professional Development Seminar Nov. 5 in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Kisling NCO Academy auditorium.

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German Polizei Corner

When to use winter tires in Germany Since Dec. 3, 2010, a German federal law has been in effect that specifically mandates the use of winter tires when conditions are icy. Winter tires have two kinds of markings: a snowflake, indicating it’s a snow tire, or M+S, indicating the tire […]

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AF releases criteria for new service medal

Information courtesy of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office

Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James’ May 27 authorization.

November 13, 2014 ×

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Short-, long-term parking available on Ramstein

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tis the season to see family and friends, but before traveling to the United States for some home cooked meals, know where to park your vehicles on base, otherwise they may be towed.

November 13, 2014 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – Nov. 14, 2014

NOV. 4 10:28 p.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported on Ramstein. NOV. 5 6:45 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Sembach. 6:06 p.m.: Larceny was reported in Kaiserslautern. NOV. 6 7:48 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. NOV. 7 12:35 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 3:45 p.m.: A […]

November 13, 2014 ×

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721st APS supports Operation United Assistance

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

The Air Force is a large machine with multiple parts that work in unison to run smoothly, ensuring the tasks of the Department of Defense are taken care of.

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Commentary

Taking a stand: Help win fight against sexual assault

by Gen. Larry O. Spencer
Air Force vice chief of staff

Just as Airmen broke the sound barrier and pioneered new paths to space, Airmen will pioneer new ways to prevent sexual assault in the Air Force.

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Military police officer saves local man’s life

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

For Sgt. Harry Nixon, a recent evening patrol near Miesau Army Depot led to the South Jersey native helping save a German man’s life.

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Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations due April 2, 2015

by Janis El Shabazz
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

Nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2014 are due to the Air Force Personnel Center April 2.

November 6, 2014 ×