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Capt. Jake Miller, a 37th Airlift Squadron pilot assigned to Ramstein, flies out of Central African Republic, Africa, after completing a mission Dec. 20. Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron delivered much-needed supplies and personnel to Central African Republic as part of an international peacekeeping mission providing support to the civilian population disrupted by the nation’s recent conflicts.

Ramstein Airmen deliver support during conflict

                   

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Jan. 10, 2014

DEC. 31 4:23 p.m.: Larceny of government property was reported on Ramstein. JAN. 1 1:55 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 3:30 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 9 a.m.: Reckless driving and fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident were reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. JAN. 2 7:32 p.m.: A house break-in and […]

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Road to marksmanship

by Senior Airman Chris Willis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It’s time to deploy, and part of out-processing is weapons training. For younger Airmen, this is the first time they have shot since basic training. The thought of having to qualify could be nerve racking to some, while others have their eyes set on becoming a marksman.

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Commentary

Ramstein Airmen: Excellence beyond reproach

by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente
86th Airlift Wing commander

I have the greatest job in the Air Force. I have the privilege of working with innovative and professional Airmen who amaze me every day.

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Being the wingman our Airmen need

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

We hear the term “wingman” a lot. “Keep an eye on your ‘wingman.’” “Be a good ‘wingman.’” “Know what your ‘wingman’ is up to.” But do we really know what it means to be a “wingman?”

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Lt. Col. Lisa Bartel, commander of the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Burnley, the senior enlisted Soldier for 5-7 ADA, uncase the unit colors recently at a transfer of authority ceremony in Gaziantep, Turkey.

5-7 ADA Soldiers assume responsibilities in Turkey

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. John Zumer
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

After months of hard training and expectation, the rubber finally hit the road in Turkey for the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

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Charlie, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, watches Staff Sgt. Lance Oaks, 86th SFS MWD trainer, during command training on Ramstein. Training involves various scenarios from detecting ordnances and narcotics to chasing a threat, ensuring the K-9 and handler are ready for any situation.

Meet Ramstein’s four-legged guardians

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

Ensuring the safety of the public, standing vigilant and being constantly on the lookout for danger is the way of the military working dog.

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The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band performs classic and modern holiday favorites for KMC members and German nationals during the KMC Holiday Concert Dec. 13 in Kaiserslautern’s Fruchthalle. The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir joined the band to spread holiday cheer and celebrate German and American partnership during a joyous time of year.

KMC Holiday Concert

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

           

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DOD adds synthetic marijuana to random drug testing

by Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service

The Defense Department has expanded its zero tolerance for the use of illicit drugs to include synthetic marijuana, also known as “spice,” the director of the DOD’s drug testing and program policy said here Dec. 15.

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Photo by Spc. Iesha HowardMaj. Gen. John R. O’Connor (far right), commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, command sergeant major of USAREUR, and Brig. Gen. Paul M. Benenati, commanding general of the 7th Civil Support Command, observe briefings given by subordinate unit leadership of the 21st TSC Dec. 10 on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern. Leaders discussed statistical and operational requirements and the successes of the 21st TSC over the past year.

LTG Campbell visits 21st TSC

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