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  • Ramstein Ammo troops move bombs making room during TURBOCADS 2010

    Hearing protection, toolkits, forklifts and banding cutters are just some of the tools the 86th Munitions Squadron uses here to do day-to-day business. Recently, the 86 MUNS has been busier than normal as they have just shipped dozens of international shipping containers as part of an exercise

  • KMC 5/6 Club holds first-ever, base-wide Airman PDS

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community 5/6 Club recently hosted a base-wide Airman Professional Development Seminar for Ramstein Airmen in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 for the first time.About 26 Airmen attended the seminar which was held to help pass on information to those in the junior enlisted

  • “On my honor, I will do my best:” Scouts awarded for efforts

    The 86th Airlift Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Mark C. Dillon, presented wing coins to two Eagle Scouts during a ceremony held here June 15."What you've accomplished is a great legacy to the Boy Scouts of America," said General Dillon as he congratulated the two young gentlemen for their great

  • KMCs rockin' third of July

    This year's KMC Rockin' Third of July celebration takes place from 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Kapaun Air Station. The event includes musical entertainment, children's activities, games, food specialties, prizes and a fireworks display.During the celebration, children can enjoy bumper cars, a

  • Jump week brings five NATO countries together

    The Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, conducted their first personnel drop here June 15 during a four-day joint country exercise.The training is a part of International Jump Week which includes five NATO countries participating in airborne jump operations to build partnerships and

  • AFCEA hosts technology expo on Ramstein

    The Ramstein Air Base Summer Technology Exposition, hosted by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Kaiserslautern Chapter 158 and sponsored by USAFE/A6, will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club. All military, civilian,

  • Club 7 Café opens in new location

    Club 7 Café officially opened in a new central location with a ceremonial ribbon cutting June 2 to serve the needs of the Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base. Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Harry Mathis, 86th Airlift Wing head chaplain, officiated the opening ceremony

  • C-130J propels to Berlin Air Show

    Hundreds of people visiting the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 8-13 are flocking to the Air Force's C-130J Hercules to see the unique capabilities of the aircraft."The whole team is excited to visit Berlin, see new aircraft and meet new friends," said Air

  • Top government official honors Kaiserslautern High School seniors

    Secretary of Defense Robert Gates delivered the commencement address to more than 120 Kaiserslautern High School graduates June 11 here.He came by invitation of the students to honor the many graduates who are also military dependents."At the beginning of the year, the senior class and student