News

News

Senior Airman Kodi Jackson, 721st Aerial Port Squadron honorable transfer instructor, teaches fellow Airmen how to properly handle the transfer case of a fallen hero during a training course with an empty case Dec. 4 on Ramstein. Ramstein is the main hub for transferring fallen service members from the frontline to Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Delivering fallen heroes home

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

Members of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Wing stationed at Ramstein, handle the delivery and shipment of everything from munitions, aircraft parts, medical supplies and ration pallets to registered mail. Even though they handle many high-priority items, their most important job is also their hardest.

December 12, 2013 ×

News

Photo by Senior Airman Jose L. LeonGen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addresses members of the 86th Airlift Wing during a commander’s call Dec. 3 on Ramstein. After a day of touring the base, Gorenc took time to answer questions and discuss concerns from the audience about issues concerning the  Air Force.

86th AW hosts COMUSAFE, Command Chief

by Maj. Tony Wickman
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, and USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Chief Master Sgt. James Davis visited the 86th Airlift Wing for an immersion tour Dec. 2 to see firsthand the capabilities the wing brings to the command.

December 12, 2013 ×

News

Courtesy photo

Service members can send satellite radio holiday messages

by Gary Sheftick
Air Force News Service

The Joint Hometown News Service, part of the Defense Media Activity here, is partnering this year with SiriusXM Radio to enable service members worldwide to send holiday greetings to loved ones back home.

December 5, 2013 ×

News

10th AAMDC Soldiers keep focus on SHARP lessons

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

People following the news for Army-related topics have plenty to choose from these days, with troop reductions, Afghanistan and the budget sequester only scratching the surface.

December 5, 2013 ×

News

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the 7th Civil Support Command listen to guidance on foreign consequence management products from Col. Russell A. Henderson, the 7th CSC deputy commanding officer, during quarterly FCM training Nov. 19 on Daenner Kaserne.

7th CSC develops skills, readiness during quarterly FCM training

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st TSC Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 7th Civil Support Command and the 21st Theater Sustainment Command gathered in the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne Nov. 19 to 21 to conduct quarterly foreign consequence management
training.

December 5, 2013 ×

News

Judge advocate general’s corps announces law school programs

Judge advocate general’s corps announces law school programs

Courtesy of 86th AW/JA

Eligible officers wanting to become Air Force lawyers can submit applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program between Jan. 1 and March 1.

December 5, 2013 ×

News

Members of the Cops 4 Causes organization attend guard mount at the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron Nov. 22 on Vogelweh. While visiting various facilities in the KMC, Cops 4 
Causes provided 700 care packages to military members stationed here.

Cops 4 Causes provides parcels to troops

           

December 5, 2013 ×

News

Angel Trees have sprouted up around the KMC, providing holiday cheer and financial support to families in need at Ramstein. Last year, the Angel Tree program helped nearly 250 families and 400 children during the holiday season. Donation drop boxes and tree locations  are at the following public areas on Ramstein: Kaiserslautern Military Community Center, Express Shoppette, Ramstein Enlisted Club, Ramstein Officers’ Club, the commissary, north and southside chapels and the post office, as well as the following locations on Vogelweh: the commissary, chapel and the Express Shoppette.

Angel Tree provides joy for KMC families

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

The Angel Tree program started once again as the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center and the First Sergeants Council crowned this year’s tree.

December 5, 2013 ×

News

Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, discusses safety concerns with Airmen, Nov. 25 on Ramstein. Airmen of the 86th AW participated in a wing stand down day where concerns about safety, on and off duty, were addressed.

Ramstein Airmen stand up for safety

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

Safety was the topic of discussion for the 86th Airlift Wing Nov. 25 as organizations took a pause from normal operations to put safety into the forefront of their minds.

December 5, 2013 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – Dec. 6, 2013

NOV. 26 11:48 a.m.: Larceny of private property was reported on Kleber Kaserne. 4:20 p.m.: Larceny of government property was reported in Kaiserslautern. 7 p.m.: Domestic assault and drunken driving were reported in Schwedelbach. NOV. 27 1:05 p.m.: Larceny of private property was reported on Kleber Kaserne. 5:45 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported on autobahn A6 […]

December 5, 2013 ×