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  • Housing appointment backlog addressed

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community housing office at Vogelweh, Germany recently took steps to reduce a four-week backlog for customers who need appointments. All overseas housing allowance documents are still being processed in a timely manner to start and stop allowances. The backlog, a combined

  • NATO opens kitchen to all

    A Greek, an American, a German and their dependents walked up to the bar, a salad bar. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization compound International Dinning Facility recently opened its doors to all personnel with access to Ramstein offering vegetables, drinks and food Aug. 6, 2014. Until the recent

  • Airmen turn C-130 into mobile ER

    A C-130J Super Hercules was converted into a flying critical care unit in mid-air after leaving Ramstein on a real-world mission July 26, 2014."There is no other capability like this in the Air Force," said Maj. Jennifer Jamison Gines, 86th Medical Squadron acute care nurse practitioner. "We had a

  • German native receives U.S. Army award

    A German medical officer was awarded the Army Achievement Medal July 23 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center."No matter what field we work in, we are Soldiers first," said Capt. Michael Guthmann, from the German air force Center of Aerospace Medicine. "From staying physically fit, to improving our

  • Crossroads: Legend of the white eagle

    There once was a tale of three brothers, Lech, Čech and Rus, who all lived in a small village. As time passed, their families grew to such a size that the town could no longer support them; so they set out in different directions to find a new home.Rus went to the east, while Čech travelled west.

  • 2014 Viking Challenge a huge hit

    This year's Viking Challenge started with a bang as more than 1,500 participants began their 24-hour run/walk-a-thon at the Pulaski Park track July 25.The fundraiser was comprised of KMC staff and technical sergeants that provide mentorship to NCOs. "I am truly grateful to have been given the

  • CSAF visits Ramstein -- focuses on people, pride, respect

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III returned to Ramstein Air Base July 8-9 to speak with Airmen, listen to their stories of service, update them on pressing issues facing the Air Force, and thank them for their service.The chief of staff got a first-hand look at the base and the Airmen

  • 86th AW welcomes new command chief

    The 86th Airlift Wing welcomed its new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III, last month.As the wing's highest enlisted leader, Batten advises the commander and senior leaders on military readiness, mission effectiveness, professional development, morale, welfare, training and good

  • 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing Change of Command

    Col. Nancy Bozzer took command of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing during a ceremony here June 18. Maj. Gen Frederick "Rick" Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander officiated the ceremony where Col. Randall Reed relinquished command to Col. Nancy Bozzer. Before coming to

  • USAF builds partnership with Baltic States

    Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group arrived at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia in Europe, June 16, 2014, to participate in the Air Force-specific portion to Saber Strike 2014.Saber Strike is a regularly scheduled, reoccurring exercise that promotes the enduring commitment the United