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Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly MansfieldFirefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron stabilize a simulated victim during training Aug. 28 on Ramstein. The training was held to challenge the readiness of first responders to vehicle accidents.

First responders test readiness

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanInto the blueA C-130J Super Hercules banks left over Ramstein Aug. 29. The C-130J Super Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, leads a formation run with the Soldiers of the 21st TSC Aug. 29 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Soldiers from the 21st TSC gathered in the early morning hours to run as an organization as a way to develop esprit de corps and build lasting bonds.

Soldiers develop esprit de corps during unit run

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435th CTS renovates Boy Scouts facility

by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Boy Scouts of America will be welcomed in their new and improved operations facility Monday. The building has been under construction to fix safety issues and make the facility feel more like a home away from home for the Scouts since Feb. 11.

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435th CRG air advisers visit Slovakia for partnership event

From the 435th Contingency Response Group

Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group traveled to Sliac Air Base in Slovakia to participate in a seven-day C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo on- and off-load familiarization event from Aug.11 through 16.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Sept. 6, 2013

AUG. 27 12:16 p.m.: Alleged child abuse was reported. AUG. 28 5:45 a.m.: Damage to private property was reported on Landstuhl. 5:19 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Mackenbach. 9:09 p.m.: A domestic assault was reported on Vogelweh Family Housing. 9:25 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Otterberg. AUG. 29 8:30 a.m.: […]

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly MansfieldCharles Pittenturf, 86th Force Support Squadron value added tax clerk, helps Airman 1st Class Michael Ortiz, 86th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, complete a VAT form Aug. 29 on Ramstein. The VAT office provides tax relief opportunities for members and their families stationed in Germany.

VAT office assistance

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Commentary

Perception impacts recognition

by Chief Master Sgt. JPE Dunbar
786th Civil Engineer Squadron

Many people think they can show up, do their job and that’s enough to get them recognized. Most people do their work, but only those who do it exceptionally will get noticed.

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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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