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CLEP-a-thon tester wins the race

by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Education takes time. Students put years and money toward attaining the course credits necessary to earn a degree. In just four days, one Airman became 36 credits closer to earning his Community College of the Air Force degree.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 7, 2014

FEB. 27 5:30 a.m.: A major traffic accident and fleeing the scene of an accident were reported in Neunkirchen. 5:10 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Weilerbach. FEB. 28 3:17 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. MARCH 1 10:30 a.m.: Domestic assault and possible child abuse were reported in […]

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Senior Airman Quinn Carli, 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, reports a 
discrepancy in the aircraft arresting system Feb. 18 on Ramstein. Any and all discrepancies that haven’t already been documented are reported to the appropriate agencies during routine airfield inspections.

Airfield managers oversee operations

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As the military hub of European operations, it is imperative the airfield on Ramstein is managed with the attention to detail provided by the 86th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight.

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Commentary

Compound interest is free money

by Lt. Col. Jobie S. Turner
37th Airlift Squadron commander

Albert Einstein, the greatest scientific mind of the 20th century said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, pays it.”

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AFAF helps in time of need

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Senior leaders and key personnel from Ramstein attended this year’s Air Force Assistance Fund “Sharing four Caring” campaign kickoff Monday. The goal of the kickoff was to raise support for four charitable affiliates that provide assistance to Air Force families in need. The event allowed one Airman to speak about […]

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Photo by Phil A. JonesLt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr., commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, re-enlists Staff Sgt. Tyronne Jones in a Feb. 19 ceremony at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Soldier re-enlists while recuperating from war injury

by Chuck Roberts
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

In the aftermath of being shot during a firefight in Afghanistan, several thoughts came to Staff Sgt. Tyronne Jones’ mind — among them was re-enlistment. Sadly, the date and location were not the only things that changed that day.

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Senior Airman Brian Purcell, 435th Contingency Response Group specialist, adjusts the cords on a light fixture to provide light for a tent during indoctrination training Feb. 24.

Training certifies Airmen

Story and photos by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 435th Con-tingency Response Group conducted a group-level indoctrination training event Feb. 24 to 28. Managed by the 435th Air Mobility Squadron, the event was held to prepare service members to provide mission support to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa areas of responsibility.

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Airman 1st Class Rashad Spann, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical technician, repairs a street light Feb. 20 on Ramstein. Spann is one of many first-term Airmen who use the core values during their day-to-day tasks so they can excel in their careers.

786th CES first-term Airman powers up KMC

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Fresh into the military, a first-term Airman might not know how they personally impact the base mission. Learning how something as simple as putting in a bulb fits into not only the day-to-day tasks at Ramstein, but also to service members deploying, can shine a light on an Airman’s place in the Air Force.

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Airman 1st Class Drake Griffin, 86th Communications Squadron honor guardsman, holds an American flag during practice 
Feb. 19 on Ramstein. The base honor guard trains constantly to perfect their skills and maintain readiness for ceremonies.

Delivering peace, honoring a legacy

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Standing motionless with eyes forward, she begins to see tears in the crowd as they stare back at her. Clearing her mind of the surroundings, she focuses on her training, anticipating what will come next.

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Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command conduct low-level air picture interface training with their Czech counterparts during a bilateral partnership exercise Feb. 19 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

10th AAMDC Soldiers forge partnership with Czech air defenders

Story and photo by Capt. Royal Reff
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

In U.S. European Command and U.S. Army Europe, theater security cooperation is a cornerstone of military operations. That multinational cooperation includes increasing militaries’ interoperability, strengthening national partnerships and building partner military capacity.

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