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DUIs in numbers

This graphic serves to represent the statistics and penalties associated with DUIs for service members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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Living History: Hildegard Gayer

Hilde and her husband Ignaz recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

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Living History: Hildegard Gayer

Hilde is presented with an award by Col John F. Miller for 15 years of service in 1969.

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron apprehend a suspect during an active shooter drill for exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 28, 2022. Security forces personnel undergo training for law enforcement and combat tactics to protect both overseas and stateside bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Mendez, 86th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, clears a hallway during an active shooter scenario for exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 28, 2022. Security forces personnel are trained to respond quickly to search for, stop and apprehend an active shooter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Madison Wrezinski, left, and Airman 1st Class Courtney Stevenson, right, both 786th Force Support Squadron personnel specialists, write labels for debris found from a simulated aircraft crash during Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 27, 2022. Debris and other items found during the scenario were annotated and labeled in evidence bags. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing lift and search under debris from a simulated aircraft crash during exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 27, 2022. Mortuary Affairs Airmen were tasked with searching for remains and debris during the quarterly exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jalitha Twyman, 786th Force Support Squadron evaluations technician and Mortuary Affairs Program member, searches the grass for debris during a simulated C-130J Super Hercules aircraft crash for exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 27, 2022. The Mortuary Affairs Program’s mission is to provide dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing conduct search and rescue operations during a simulated C130-J Super Hercules aircraft crash during exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 27, 2022. Airmen appointed by an interim safety review board locate, recover and document human remains and debris from aircraft crashes in order to preserve evidence for future investigations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron provide first-aid to injured personnel from a simulated C-130J Super Hercules aircraft crash during exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. As first responders, Airmen assigned to the 786th CES Fire Department are trained to respond to fire alarms, confirmed fires, medical responses and vehicular accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. Quarterly exercises aid Airmen in gaining further understanding of the base’s ability to respond to disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron remove a simulated casualty from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. First responders in the scenario evacuated patients from the aircraft in the order of how severe their injuries were and began treating them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

Emergency responders assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing respond to a simulated C-130J Super Hercules aircraft crash during exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. Airmen participate in the exercise every quarter to test and improve their readiness in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathaniel Johnson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department driver operator, provides first-aid during a scenario at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. Johnson was a player in Operation Varsity 22-3, a readiness exercise for Airmen to apply training in response to emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 424th Air Base Squadron, rescue an injured person during an aircraft crash scenario during exercise Operation Varsity 22-3, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft crash was one of many scenarios conducted during this quarter’s exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Bennett, 424th Air Base Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems technician, acts as an injured person in an aircraft crash scenario during exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. Quarterly exercises are held to test Airmen’s knowledge and skills of simulated scenarios such as terrorism, active shooters or natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Operation Varsity 22-3 tests Airmen readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Zavala, 86th Airlift Wing commander’s executive admin, takes accountability during a shelter-in-place scenario during exercise Operation Varsity 22-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2022. Throughout the exercise, Airmen assigned to the 86th AW were inspected on their responses and emergency procedures for natural disasters, fire and emergency services disasters, an aircraft accident and an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

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Airlifter of the Month: Always ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Brown, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical material noncommissioned officer in charge, sorts medical inventory at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 21, 2022. Brown is responsible for ensuring medical equipment and supplies are always ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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Airlifter of the Month: Always ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Brown (center), 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical material noncommissioned officer in charge, stands with Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander (left), and 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, (right), at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 21, 2022. Brown received Jones’ first coin since taking command . (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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Airlifter of the Month: Always ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Brown, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical material noncommissioned officer in charge, receives a coin from Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 21, 2022. Brown was awarded Airlifter of the Month, July 21, 2022, for his continued efforts to better the base and contribute to his team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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