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Take Note – September 5

The Baumholder Central Issue Facility will be closed for its required 100 percent annual inventory from Sept. 22 to 26.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – September 5

Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

AUG. 26 7:59 .m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident was reported in Obernheim-Kircherarnbach. 8:18 .m.: Dereliction of duty and indecent exposure were reported on Ramstein. 1:38 .m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Daenner Kaserne. 3:14 .m.: Possible self-harm was reported in Kottweiler-Schwanden. AUG. 27 1:30 .m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident was […]

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News

Ramstein Airmen conclude operations at Powidz AB

Ramstein Airmen conclude operations at Powidz AB

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron performed their final flying operations from this rotation at Powidz Air Base, Poland, Aug. 25.

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News

Motor vehicle accident reporting policy change

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A new policy change for reporting on- and off-base motor vehicle accidents will soon take effect to improve flexibility and convenience of reporting while stressing compliance with higher headquarter guidance, Air Force Instruction requirements and German law.

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Commentary

The surgical technologist

86th Medical Squadron Surgical Services flight chief

From its humble beginnings dating back to World Wars I and II, the surgical technologist has occupied a vital role in the surgical environment, which has undoubtedly made a pivotal impact on the successes of military medicine.

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News

Common ground aids in mission, preserves ecosystem

Common ground aids in mission, preserves ecosystem

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein and its host nation partners gathered Aug. 27, to celebrate 10 years of preserving approximately 86 acres of forgery and wild life in part of the Mehlinger Heide foundation.

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News

3rd AF commander visits Ramstein Airmen

3rd AF commander visits Ramstein Airmen

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

The 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, visited 86th Airlift Wing Airmen and saw their capabilities during an immersion tour Aug. 28 on Ramstein.

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News

TKS Network Upgrades scheduled on September 4, between 06:00 – 07:00 a.m.

On-base and off-base customers Germany-wide and in Vicenza will experience one short-term service outage.

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News

Twelve newly inducted noncommissioned officers recite the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer during an NCO induction ceremony Aug. 15 at the Tiger Theater on Sembach Kaserne.

‘Always Ready’ battalion hosts NCO induction ceremony

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

It is a crucial moment in a Soldier’s career — a step that transitions them from troops to leaders. It is the moment they become noncommissioned officers. One battalion recognized Soldiers from throughout the KMC for their entrance into the NCO corps with a ceremony.

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British Air Training Corps Detachment Warrant Officer Mathew Craigs, 224th ATC, calls a group of more than 40 British cadets to attention Aug. 14 in front of the Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Kapaun. The cadets from England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part in the event that immersed them into the life of a U.S. Air Force NCO attending the Kisling NCOA.

British cadets visit Kisling NCO Academy

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 40 British Air Training Corps cadets visited the Kisling NCO Academy to garner knowledge about the Air Force lifestyle and education system.

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