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  • Responsible Airmen lead to safeguarded IDs

    For military members, retirees and their families, Common Access Cards and dependent or retiree identification cards grant access to military installations and the services provided on them. But, what happens when an ID is lost or stolen? Not only can the security of the base be at risk, but the

  • 86th AES supports operations in Haiti

    The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron recently deployed a team to Florida to support "Operation Unified Response," the international post earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. The team, consisting of Flight Nurses Maj. Pablo A. Snead and 1st Lt. Kristen D. Caldwell, and AE technicians Master Sgt.

  • Combat Comm provides vital 'link' to Marines in Republic of Georgia

    A small detachment of Ramstein Airmen camp out in the foothills of Georgia's Caucasus Mountains, enclosed by snow capped peaks and kept company by stray dogs and roaming cattle. But what may sound like a wintertime camping excursion or a ski trip possibly gone awry, is actually a highly technical

  • New concept for annual AF Assistance Fund campaign announced

    As part of a new Air Force concept for the annual Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign, Team Ramstein will have the chance to contribute to four official Air Force charitable organizations March 8 through April 16. The campaign, now in its 37th year, will run during a designated

  • Facility Excellence Team ensures KMC pride, ‘curb appeal’

    As the "Gateway to Europe," the 86th Airlift Wing has the distinct privilege and responsibility of providing that first impression of U.S. Air Forces in Europe to the over 285,000 personnel that arrive or transit through the Kaiserslautern Military Community each year. This unique opportunity to

  • New gate enhances quality of life

    Base personnel using the east gate here as their primary entry and exit points were able to return to their normal traffic routes after the gate re-opened Jan. 22. The completion of the east gate construction ended almost two years of on-going entry point construction on the base. And though the

  • Military OneSource offers free tax filing

    Defense Department officials encourage military families to once again take advantage of the free electronic tax filing services offered through Military OneSource. People can access the H&;R Block at Home program by going to Military OneSource at http://www.militaryonesource.com/ and clicking on