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ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT

Ongoing construction work around Autobahn A6’s Exit 13 is seriously impacting traffic to and from the Ramstein West Gate.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.Michell Day, a material handler with R4’s Non-Destructive Test Equipment mobile team, tests the structural stability of a ballistic armor plate Aug. 29 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Eight members of the NDTE mobile team traveled to Kaiserslautern to conduct required inspections on the more than 50,000 armor plates in circulation throughout U.S. Army Europe.

New system ensures ballistic plates safe for deploying Soldiers

by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers who have deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn have the shared experience of being issued and reissued ballistic plates for their body armor. Part of ensuring plates are combat ready involves a detailed inspection process to identify defective plates and remove them from circulation.

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa medical unit members simulate reviving a wounded victim during Expeditionary Medical Support training Aug. 28 on Ramstein.

USAFE-AFAFRICA medical units conduct EMEDS

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

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa medical units participated in Expeditionary Medical Support training to challenge their medical readiness skills Aug. 25 through 30 on Ramstein.

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‘First in Support’ CG visits SAPI plate inspection point

‘First in Support’ CG visits SAPI plate inspection point

Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor (center)and Helmut Hauffe (left) discuss the process of physically testing armor plates with Bruce Cardell…

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Wing remembers Flugtag ‘88

Wing remembers Flugtag ‘88

Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, renders a salute during a ceremony at the Ramstein North Side Chapel…

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Around the KMC, Aug. 30, 2013

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How can line of duty benefits affect you?

by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A line of duty determination is an administrative tool for determining a member’s duty status at the time of an injury, illness, disability or death.

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KMC Blotter – Aug. 30, 2013

Complied by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

AUG. 20 8:08 a.m.: A patrol response and narcotics incident was reported on Ramstein. 5:16 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. AUG. 21 6:34 p.m.: Communication of a threat was reported on Ramstein and in Otterbach.   AUG. 22 1:59 p.m.: A major traffic accident […]

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RACS emphasizes partnerships

RACS emphasizes partnerships

by Capt. Reba Good
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

As the 2013 Regional African Air Chiefs Conference came to a close here Aug. 22, some of the U.S. and African leaders in attendance shared their thoughts on the event.

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‘First in Support’ CG  discusses cutbacks, future at town hall

‘First in Support’ CG discusses cutbacks, future at town hall

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

Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, hosted a town hall for Department of the Army civilians and local national employees Aug. 21 at the Galaxy Theater on Vogelweh Military Complex.

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