News

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Tips for living off base in the KMC

The staff of the housing referral office locates and lists new housing assets for the KMC and inspects every new rental for suitability in accordance with Air Force standards.

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The war to end all wars

The war to end all wars

by Capt. Bryan Woods
21st TSC Public Affairs

French and American military forces came together May 25 at the
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery for a Memorial Day Ceremony to remember
the fallen military heroes of World War I.

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CFC gives more than $100,000 for family

by Spc. Joseph McAtee
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

For decades, Soldiers have been giving to the Combined Federal Campaign, a program whose 2006 drive collected $271.6 million for hundreds of charitable organizations. Today, the campaign gave back.

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Ramstein’s aquatic center nears completion

Ramstein’s aquatic center nears completion

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Construction of Ramstein

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Pfalzwerke increases natural gas prices

With the increase in gas prices worldwide, one of our local natural gas
providers, Pfalzgas, has announced that they will be increasing their
natural gas rates effective  July 1. The rate increase will be
approximately 11 percent.

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Commentary

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Q My daughter attends Ramstein Elementary School. During her lunch and recess time, her class, along with other classes, play on the playgrounds. Recently, both of the main playgrounds have been closed off due to rotted wood. They are now forced to play on an extremely small playground. At one […]

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Commentary

Volunteering is what we are all about

Volunteering is what we are all about

by Col. Bill Bender
86th Airlift Wing and KMC commander

I am so proud to be part of a community that gives back the way that the KMC does with volunteer hours. Each year, the KMC volunteers more than 300,000 hours, whether it is visiting with injured troops at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, mentoring school-aged children, helping the USO or one of the several other outstanding volunteer programs we have.

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37th AS receives unique training

37th AS receives unique training

by Lt. Col. Mark August
37th Airlift Squadron

In 1994, the United States prepared to launch the largest airborne invasion since World War II. U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-141s loaded with para-troopers and equipment from the 82nd Airborne Division and elements of Special Operations Command were on their way to Haiti when the President recalled the invasion force.

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Remember the sacrifice

Remember the sacrifice

With the 76th Army Band playing, the color guard marching and the 50
state flags waving, Soldiers from 21st Theater Sustainment Command were
in formation May 22 for more than a safety briefing prior to the
four-day weekend.

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News

435th doctor named AFOS president

435th doctor named AFOS president

1by Airman 1st Class Scott Saldukas
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Daniel E. Reiser, 435th Aerospace Medical Squadron

deputy commander and Optometry Flight commander, was installed as
president of the Armed Forces Optometric Society, an affiliate of the
American Optometric Association, Feb. 27 in Atlanta.

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