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U.S. Army Spc. Forrest Powell (right), a vehicle mechanic assigned to the 51st Transportation Company, improves his mixed martial arts “arm-bar.”  Powell participates in MMA training with German nationals and American citizens in hopes of improving his skills as an MMA fighter.

MMA brings American military, Germans together

Photos by Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball

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March 19, 2015 ×

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A player from the KMC Eagles 1 hockey team faces off against an opposing player during a game Feb. 25 in Viernheim, Germany. The Eagles 1 were named the 23rd annual Armed Forces Alpine Classic Division I Champions during a tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

KMC Eagles soar together, build camaraderie

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Banding together, forging lasting bonds and rising up to face adversity head-on are concepts often related to the armed forces, but these connections are not limited to the battlefield – at least not the traditional ones.

March 12, 2015 ×

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JA warns against office betting pools

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Office

March Madness is here, and though it is an exciting time of year, it can also be a potentially dangerous time for Airmen who are unaware of Department of Defense regulations regarding gambling.

March 12, 2015 ×

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Half-marathon runners can enjoy Kaiserslautern’s surroundings March 22.

Local sports club holds half-marathon March 22

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The running division of the sports club TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern will hold the 34th annual half marathon March 22 in Kaiserslautern. The 13.1-mile course with variations in height is free of traffic and leads through the scenic surroundings of Kaiserslautern. “Each type of runner can participate in this half marathon,” […]

February 26, 2015 ×

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Physical fitness resources found locally in KMC

by Alysha Brandy
Fitness program manager

Ramstein’s Airmen are dedicated to maintaining their physical fitness and are truly “Fit to Fight.” With a 98.5 percent pass rate on the fitness assessment, personnel demonstrated that with personal dedication and great support, they can achieve an outstanding overall fitness standard.

February 26, 2015 ×

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Soldiers dominate Armed Forces Cross Country

by Tim Hipps
U.S. Army Installation Management Command

The All-Army men swept the top six spots and the women claimed four of their top six positions as the black and gold dominated the 2015 Armed Forces Cross Country Championships at Flatirons Golf Course, Feb. 7.

February 19, 2015 ×

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Contestants compete during the 86th Airlift Wing African-American History Month Committee’s 21-point coed basketball competition Feb. 14 on Ramstein.

AAHM makes slam dunk at Ramstein

Photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh

     

February 19, 2015 ×

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Take a Hike

by Donald Seltzer

VOLKSMARCHING NOTES * The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2015, is available for €3 in the start hall at most events as is the IVV-Europa 2015 Calendar for €10 (which replaced the worldwide IVV calendar). These useful books lists dates, locations, points of contact and other information for each […]

February 12, 2015 ×

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Seattle Seahawks fans celebrate after their team scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX Feb. 1 on Ramstein. New England won the Super Bowl after stopping Seattle in the final minute of the game.

Ramstein stays up for Super Bowl XLIX

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

       

February 5, 2015 ×

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Super Bowl XLIX: where to watch, who to root for

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

On Sunday, the National Football League 2014 season will culminate in the epic battle between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

January 29, 2015 ×