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Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

Starting March 1, either parent of a Department of the Air Force military-to-military couple may now have up to 12 months to request separation from the service after the birth or adoption of a child. A military-to-military couple is defined as a DAF active duty member married to another DAF […]

March 18, 2022 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 18, 2022

March 8 6:20 a.m.: Assistance rendered for major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern March 9 Nothing significant to report March 10 1:19 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Einsiedlerhof 10:25 p.m.: Assistance rendered for major traffic collision in Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau March 11 Nothing significant to report March 12 1:51 a.m.: Driving under the […]

March 18, 2022 ×

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Army prepositioned stocks in Europe activated to support deployment of Armored Brigade Combat Team

Army prepositioned stocks in Europe activated to support deployment of Armored Brigade Combat Team

The 405th Army Field Support Brigade fully activated its Army Prepositioned Stock-2 sites, and for the first time in the brigade’s APS-2 program history it’s tasked with outfitting an entire armored brigade combat team being deployed to Europe from the United States. All four battalions assigned to the 405th AFSB […]

March 11, 2022 ×

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‘Project Arcwater’ reigns as 2022 Spark Tank winner

‘Project Arcwater’ reigns as 2022 Spark Tank winner

Senior Master Sgt. Brent Kenney, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, received the 2022 Spark Tank trophy at the Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium, March 4. Kenney’s idea, “Project Arcwater,” is a simple, green, expedited way to save energy and provide drinking water by using solar fabric and environmental water […]

March 11, 2022 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 11, 2022

March 1 9:16 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Rodenbach March 2 Nothing significant to report March 3 Nothing significant to report March 4 6:35 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 8:42 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern March 5 6:30 a.m.: Driving under the influence in […]

March 11, 2022 ×

Commentary

SACEUR statement on activation of NATO Response Force

SACEUR statement on activation of NATO Response Force

SHAPE, Belgium – Over the past few months, NATO Allies and European partners have remained unified in opposition to threats against peace and security in Europe. In response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, the Alliance has operationally aligned its maritime, land, air, space, and cyber forces to […]

March 4, 2022 ×

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Biden condemns Russian attack on Ukraine, orders more troops to Europe

Biden condemns Russian attack on Ukraine, orders more troops to Europe

President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine and has imposed sanctions on the renegade nation and its leaders.  The president has also authorized the deployment of more U.S. troops from the United States to Europe, to reassure NATO allies of America’s commitment to their collective defense. “The Russian military […]

March 4, 2022 ×

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KMC Blotter – March 4, 2022

February 21 1:05 p.m.: Verbal altercation in Vogelweh Family Housing 3:02 p.m: Damage to personal property in Frankfurt February 22 9:30 a.m.: Theft in Vogelweh Family Housing Area 11:53 p.m.: Major vehicle accident in Landstuhl 4:42 a.m.: Verbal altercation in Waldmohr 5:29 p.m.: Damage to government property on Vogelweh Main […]

March 4, 2022 ×

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U.S. joint service members work alongside Lithuanian military members to unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Ramstein Air Base, in Lithuania, Feb. 27. The 86th Airlift Wing’s C-130Js are currently enabling the movement of equipment and personnel throughout Eastern Europe. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Wongwai

37th AS provides airlift to NATO’s Eastern flank

The 86th Airlift Wing’s C-130Js are currently enabling the movement of equipment and personnel throughout Eastern Europe.

March 4, 2022 ×

Community, News

Ramstein Tax Center offers free assistance to KMC

Ramstein Tax Center offers free assistance to KMC

The 86th Airlift Wing Legal Office Tax Center has officially opened and is offering tax services to members the Kaiserslautern Military Community at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 16. The 86 AW Legal Office opened the Tax Center located at building 2137 to assist members of the KMC their who fall […]

February 25, 2022 ×