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  • Planning ahead for winter weather

    Falling leaves and colder weather mean winter is here. Last winter may have been mild, but three years ago, 27 inches of snow fell on the KMC - the second most in 55 years. Those who were here know how important it is to plan ahead. It is important that you, your family and organization are ready to

  • 5th CMSAF visits Ramstein

    The fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force shared his wealth of experience and stories with Airmen during his two-day visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug. 7 and 8. Retired Chief Master Sgt.Robert D. Gaylor visited Ramstein as part of a 10-day tour of U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases that

  • Airman competes for title of Strongman

    The quiet of the 723rd Air Mobility Squadron gym is interrupted with the sounds of hardcore rock music. Staff Sgt. Adam Keep prepares for his workout, but this is not an average person's workout. The maximum weight that he lifts this day is 675 lbs without a belt; however, this is a normal day for

  • Flight Medicine Clinic serves more than aircrew

    When the majority of people think of Flight Medicine, they picture a clinic for aircrew members. The 435th Aerospace Medical Squadron Flight Medicine Clinic makes up the majority of the Flight Medicine Flight; however the medical special operations clinic, emergency response services and aerospace

  • 435th MDOS continues to soar

    Commitment to "Excellence" rings true in every member of the 435th Medical Operations Squadron. The 435th MDOS proudly serves the Air Force's largest ambulatory clinic, taking care of the military families assigned to Ramstein and 23 garrison support units in three countries. In 2007, four of the

  • USAFE band unites nations with music

    Recently, hundreds of fans filled a Ukrainian concert hall for the classical music of the U.S. Air Force's in Europe jazz ensemble, Check Six, which performed during an eight-day tour. Some may wonder how the music of an Air Force band could attract hundreds of Ukrainians and transcend through

  • 1st ACOS grows in size, mission

    If anyone remembers watching "Saved by the Bell," they would recognize the now considered huge "Zach Morris" phone; the old Motorola phone that you can only look cool using if you are wearing tight acid washed jeans and a pair of L.A. Gear shoes. This phone was the epitome of mobile technology at

  • Community unites for Kindergraves Memorial

    Each spring, the Saturday following Mother's Day, the Ramstein Area Chief's Group and the German-American and International Women's Club Kaiserslautern conduct the Kindergraves memorial ceremony. The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Color Guard leads the procession at 9:45 a.m. May

  • Local unit keeps Air Force personnel at NATO connected

    The Joint NATO Command Branch is located in Stuttgart-Vaihingen as part of the 431st Air Base Group. The branch is comprised of one officer and six enlisted personnel. Its mission is to maintain superior MAJCOM personnel support to the Air Force members serving the NATO mission. The branch provides

  • Know thy Space-A do's and dont's

    Many military members turn to space-available flights while overseas to save money when traveling back home to see family and friends. But knowing how the process works can save military members and their families from unexpected heartache. "The key to successful Space-A travel is understanding how