• CE experts offer shelter-in-place tips

    Shelter-in-place is a program implemented by the Air Force to be used in situations where evacuation is either not possible, where there is not adequate amount of time to do so, or it is not safe to be traveling on the roads. The whole idea behind it is to keep people as far away and as protected as

  • Construction season begins at Ramstein

    German contractors and the 86th Construction Training Squadron are scheduled to begin work on three different construction projects in March aimed at improving traffic flow and adding comfort to KMC members. Both the Kisling-Lincoln and Lawn-Harmon intersections are scheduled to undergo construction

  • 86th Airman leaves legacy at SNCOA

    One of Ramstein's own was recently honored at the Air Force Senior NCO Academy for his contributions to the Wall of Honor. Master Sgt. Jeff Kunkle, 86th Maintenance Squadron, painted four sepia-tone portraits of Tech. Sgt. Forrest Vosler, Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger, Staff Sgt. Maynard

  • KMC celebrates Air Force Nutrition Month

    The "Father of Medicine," Hippocrates, said, "Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food." As early as 400 B.C., nutrition has been identified as a key element to good health and wellness. In the Kaiserslautern Military Community, good nutrition is the standard -- expected of all members

  • 435 ABW's Total Fit Program

    Since the inception of the Air Force's Fitness Program, it is very common to see members engage in group physical training sessions that revolve almost solely around running, push-ups and crunches. The issue with this training regimen is that these exercises will prepare servicemembers to achieve a

  • Ramstein member receives Shining Star Award

    Ramstein's Shining Star Award was presented to Master Sgt. Mark Mueller by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander during a recent commander's call. Nominated by Kristi Magee and her husband, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Magee, Sergeant Mueller was presented

  • Defense officials to allow photographs of caskets with family's permission

     Defense Department officials will allow the news media to photograph the flag-draped caskets of fallen U.S. troops returning home if their families agree, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Feb. 26. The announcement authorizes family members to choose whether to allow media access to the

  • Air Force's top enlisted Airman to retire

    The Air Force chief of staff announced the pending retirement of the 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force Feb. 26 here. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley will retire this summer after serving for 30 years. Chief McKinley has served as the chief master sergeant of the Air

  • Aggressor squadron tests Ramstein

     In an overseas environment, physical security receives its share of due attention. Sometimes though, an enemy is lurking closer than we think. With the increasing use of online communication, an adversary can carefully watch activity on a military base without being anywhere near it. And sometimes,

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off

    The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 2. KMC Airmen will have a chance to donate through April 12. AFAF is a group of four charitable organizations that directly support Airmen and their families. These organizations function off the support of donations, and especially benefit

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