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  • Deployed Ramstein pilot runs for charity

    Imagine running from Munich, Germany, to Paris, France. Airmen's feet may callous just thinking about it. Now factor in an Afghanistan deployment amidst the dust, heat and a 30 pound pack. How many people would take a pass on such a lofty challenge?Capt. Tyler Streit, 361st Expeditionary

  • KMC gathers for first Joint Community Town Hall

    Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community attended the first Joint Community Town Hall April 3 at the Officers' Club here."This is not technically a joint base but we are a joint organization because we work better together," said Brig. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

  • TACPs complete allied training in France

    Members of Tactical Air Control Party completed allied training here, April 2.The regional air exercise over the island of Corsica consisted of multi-national forces performing close air support missions simulating operations and using the same rules of engagement as used in Afghanistan. The purpose

  • Fightin' Dove send-off

    The 76th Airlift Squadron said goodbye March 29 in "Fightin' Dove" style to 10 of the squadron's finest pilots, flight engineers, communication system operators and flight attendants as they departed for a three-month rotational deployment to Afghanistan in a Gulfstream IV C-20H aircraft. The

  • 3rd Air Force welcomes new commander

    Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc relinquished command of 3rd Air Force during a change of command ceremony to Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin here, March 30.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presided over the ceremony and expressed his gratitude for Gorenc's hard work during his tenure as

  • Ramstein finance prepares for travel card change

    The 86th Comptroller Squadron is preparing for the transition from the controlled spend account to the government travel card program projected for the end of fiscal year 2012.After receiving guidance from the Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management, 86th CPTS anticipates the program

  • Mission Possible

    The 86th Munitions Squadron performed a tactical air munitions rapid response package exercise here Tuesday."With the help of the quarterly TARRP exercises, the Airmen of the 86th MUNS make the real world missions possible," said Master Sgt. Howard Johnson, 86th MUNS TARRP section noncommissioned

  • Dorm manager: Hard work, rewarding experience

    With 16 buildings, 1,421 rooms and nearly 1,300 Airmen, the dorm managers have the duty of managing dormitories and making things run smooth for incoming and outgoing Airmen."We are constantly striving to improve the quality of life for Airmen," said Staff Sgt. Robert Niter, Ramstein dormitory

  • Chaplains host National Prayer Luncheon

    Chaplains from Team Ramstein hosted the National Prayer Luncheon at the Officers' Club here March 20.The National Prayer Luncheon Started in 1963, for people of all faiths to come together and pray for the nation, service members and leaders while also talking about key topics concerning them."The

  • Eyes on the JTAC

    A simulated Army platoon cautiously approaches a quiet urban village, their senses are heightened, no friendlies are in the area, but they know they have a target to take care of.The ground commander stops everyone at a safe distance; he hears the enemy and tells everyone to take cover. He takes a