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  • New regulation for DOD travel

    On Oct. 1, the Joint Federal Travel Regulation Volume 1 and the Joint Travel Regulation Volume 2 merged into one regulation now called the Joint Travel Regulations.Under the new regulation, which covers both military and civilian Department of Defense travelers, several miscellaneous reimbursable

  • Ramstein Airman Dies

    An Airman assigned to 86th Airlift Wing died in Schwedelbach, Kaiserslautern County, at approximately 3 p.m. October 26.The name of the Airman is being withheld until next of kin are notified."Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Airman's family, friends and coworkers," said Brig. Gen. Patrick

  • Groundbreaking ceremony marks new medical center

    The last time ground was broken for a major military medical center in Europe was 1951 when Germany and other nations were still recovering from the devastation of World War II.About 63 years later and eight miles away, Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. performed the same rite of passage alongside U.S.

  • Team Ramstein supports Ebola ops, mitigates risks at home

    As service members travel to Africa in support of Operation United Assistance, Ramstein continues to establish itself as a power projection platform for Europe and Africa.Medical professionals from the 86th Medical Group, along with leadership throughout Team Ramstein, recently implemented plans to

  • Ramstein teams with German partners during exercise

    Ramstein Airmen in concert with German disaster response authorities participated in a combined major accident response exercise, or MARE, here Oct. 18.The exercise tested German and U.S. first responders' ability to react to a massive on-base accident, from initial notification to the recovery

  • EUCOM to rehearse increased FP condition

    The U.S. European Command area of responsibility force protection condition will be raised starting the morning of Oct. 16, and will impact all military installations in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The increased force protection posture will last through the afternoon of Oct.17. This

  • MDG recognizes Customer Service Week

    Oct. 6 through 10 marks Customer Service Week and the 86th Medical Group decided to make the most of it through a variety of different activities."Customer Service Week is a way to celebrate the service provided by our staff members and recognize them for a job well done," said Heather Perales, 86th

  • NFL cheerleaders give back, entertain Ramstein crowd

    As a sea of children stood on the basketball court timidly waiting -- music began playing. Suddenly, six Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders ran out and grabbed hands and led a conga line to kick off the event.Though they usually show their support for the Chiefs, several Kansas City cheerleaders took

  • AMXS Airmen launches perfect C-130J

    On Oct. 7, Airman 1st Class Christopher Torres, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, released a C-130 under black letter conditions; a condition stating that the specific aircraft is operating without any discrepancies, due inspections or maintenance problems.For the first time