Going the Distance

Ramstein Airmen visit Rhineland-Pfalz state fair

The community of Rheinland-Pfalz held its 29th annual state fair in Ingelheim/Rhein from June 1 to 3.Representing team Ramstein were Airmen from multiple squadrons and groups, including the 86th Comptroller Squadron, the 721st Aerial Port Squadron and 1st Combat Communications Squadron, several of

Mission Focus: maintaining the KMC exterior

This article is part one of a three part series highlighting the mission of the 786th Civil Engineering Squadron. What exactly does it take to maintain the exterior function and appearance of the Kaiserslautern Military Community? As part of the 786th Civil Engineering Squadron, which manages

KMC takes part in POW/MIA memorial flag run

A 24-hour Prisoner of War and Missing in Action memorial flag run kicked off at 4:30 p.m. May 24 at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein to honor military POWs and MIAs.The memorial run was planned by Senior Airman Kyle Gibson, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control."When I was at Langley,

Stuttgart Panthers beat Ramstein Royals, winning third straight championship

The Patch Panthers of Stuttgart beat the Ramstein Royals 7-2 in the championship game of the Department of Defense Dependents school's tournament held here, May 26.This marks the third championship in a row for the Panthers, each time facing off against the Royals. The Panthers previously beat the

Law enforcement aids neighborhood watch program

Neighborhood watch classes were held at the Hercules Theater, and the School Liaison Office on Vogelweh to increase community involvement and vigilance May 29 through 31.The 86th Security Forces Squadron and 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron instructed the classes and provided residents the

Service members, families attend Kindergraves memorial

More than 50 service members and their families attended the Kindergraves memorial service in Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 19.The memorial service is held annually the week following Mother's Day to honor the children's memories who weren't able to be buried in America, as well as paying respect to

Russian delegates visit for fuels engagement

Russian delegates visited the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center here for a bilateral fuels engagement tour May 17."The U.S.-Russia bilateral engagement fosters an environment of joint cooperation in the field of energy interoperability between the U.S. and the Russian

Ramstein hosts volleyball tournament

The 2012 U.S. Forces in Europe Mens and Womens Volleyball Championship was held at the South Side Fitness Center here May 20.The Ramstein men's volleyball team defeated Lakenheath  25-20 in the first game and 25-19 in the second for the championship title, while the Aviano women's team beat Ramstein

Battle of the Battleships strikes Aquatics Center

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Analyses, Assessments and Lessons Learned (A-9) team beat out all competitors to win the Battle of the Battleships competition hosted by the Aquatic Center here May 18. Battle of the Battleships is an annual competition hosted by the 86th Force Support Squadron in which