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April 6, 2020
Braving the fire: Airman overcomes difficult childhood, finds joy

Throughout her life, Airman 1st Class Kayla Jerido, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire apprentice, has been described as the positive type, exhibiting a great energy for life. However, those who have heard the energetic 27-year-old’s journey are often taken by surprise.
March 2, 2020
786 CES “Dirt Boyz” keep runways clear

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” worked around the clock to keep runways free of snow and ice on Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 27 and 28, 2020.
Feb. 12, 2020
86 FSS commander: True leaders serve

For Reed, connectedness and service are what drive her and have made her an effective leader.
Feb. 8, 2020
86 AW leadership tours Lajes operations

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, visited the 65th Air Base Group in Lajes Field, Portugal to tour their operations.
Jan. 31, 2020
Team effort helps expanded shopping privileges for veterans in KMC

The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 expanded veteran eligibility for shopping at military exchanges and commissaries as of Jan. 1, 2020.
Jan. 17, 2020
German community vows to remember

Jan. 27 is observed as a day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism, where 6 million European-Jews were murdered from 1941-1945. Throughout the KMC, residents and tourists can "stumble" across memorials to honor victims year around.
Jan. 6, 2020
First ever Exercise Agile Wolf tests joint mission at home

The 435th Contingency Response Squadron and 37th Airlift Squadron tested their port, maintenance and command and control functions during the first ever, Exercise Agile Wolf at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17-18.
Jan. 6, 2020
435th SFS bolsters global security

The 435th Security Forces Squadron hosted a security forces specialty training course to enhance defenders’ skillsets at the Ground Combat Readiness Training Center, Dec. 6 to 14.
Sept. 9, 2019
No DUIs, No Excuses

The hours for Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving extended 1 July in an effort to reduce the number of DUIs in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. While everyone is encouraged to have a plan if they drink, there really is no reason anyone under the influence should get behind the wheel. AADD can
May 22, 2019
To Serve and Protect: KMC hosts police week

Kaiserslautern Military Community law enforcement members gathered to commemorate and conclude Police Week 2019 with a retreat ceremony, May 17, 2019, on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany.

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