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  • Air Force leaders issue sexual assault prevention, response message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the men and women of the United States Air Force:We must commit to eliminating sexual assault from our Air Force.Air Force leaders

  • Readiness is key in troubled times

    Grim circumstances around the world in recent weeks have served to upset our normal routines and remind us of the role we play as U.S. servicemembers overseas. Whether it's wildfires in Israel, political uprisings in Africa, devastating earthquakes in Japan or even a terrorist attack at Frankfurt

  • Women's history is military history

    Having served for almost a quarter of a century in the Air Force, and having been a woman for almost twice that, I can honestly say this is a different Air Force than when I first joined. The "glass ceilings" that have been shattered by the women serving today and those that have gone before are

  • They stand for Zac

    For two days last week, four Ramstein Airmen traveled to O'Fallon, Ill. We were there to attend the funeral of our fallen wingman, Airman 1st Class Zac Cuddeback. Before we departed Germany, we learned that back in Illinois, the community was placing several thousand large American flags along

  • What to expect when expecting in the KMC

    "Yay! We're pregnant! Now what?"Being pregnant is no easy task. Combine that with being stationed overseas and an entirely separate challenge is added. Luckily, there is no shortage of resources for the 'expecting' family here in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.The moment I found out I was

  • We mourn our fallen together

    The old adage is true - tragedy does not wait until a time of our choosing to strike. Two Airmen were abruptly killed and two more seriously injured this Wednesday while transiting Frankfurt Airport. We in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are left to try to comprehend our sudden loss.One thing

  • Recognizing our best

    Gathering military members to recognize excellence among the ranks is a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years. History's great military leaders learned long ago that rewarding exceptional performance serves many purposes, including boosting morale, creating role models, and inspiring

  • 521st AMOW: How We Can!

    Greetings to members of the greater KMC area on behalf of the 3,000 members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing! The 521st AMOW has served as a proud member of Team Ramstein for more than two years, and though many people know we operate the Department of Defense's largest passenger terminal

  • But they’re just baby teeth … right?”

    Being the only pediatric dentist for the Ramstein community is quite a task. Lt. Col. John Kersey and his team stay very busy in the pediatric department and treat children up through age 7 to provide everything from basic exams to complete dental rehabilitation with general anesthesia. We maintain

  • Taking care of our own

    This week we kick off our annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive. The Air Force Assistance Fund is a collection of four organizations, providing an easy way to make a meaningful contribution to our way of life. Your donations go directly to people who have held up our Air Force Family for many