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  • Body of stowaway found in Ramstein aircraft

    During a post-flight maintenance inspection of an 86th Airlift Wing assigned C-130J on Sunday night at Ramstein Air Base, the body of an apparent stowaway was found in a compartment above the aircraft's rear landing gear. American and German emergency responders were summoned, removed the body, and

  • 2013 annual drinking water quality report summary

    The 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight presents Ramstein's annual drinking water quality report.This report, which is required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the EPA in the U.S. and is designed to inform residents about the

  • KMC Spring Special Olympics back in full swing

    Athletes gathered from all around the Kaiserslautern Military Community on an overcast spring morning. As the dark clouds rolled in, a line formed as registration began and the athletes found their buddies for the day.Over the loud speaker a voice could be heard directing people to stand in the

  • Pay attention, protect personal property

    The KMC is known as a safe community overall. However, there are instances of crime affecting the homes and property of service members and their families. Because of this, it is necessary to know and practice safe habits in order to keep homes, valuables and family safe.Staff Sgt. Elio Carrion,

  • Airmen destroy BLAC ICE

    The 435th Contingency Response Group recently joined security forces from Turkey, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany for a training course on tactical leadership.Battlefield Leaders Assaulter Course, Integrated Combat Essentials -- or BLAC ICE course -- was conducted March 3 through March 13 on

  • Santa Claus makes it rain ... toys

    International Jump Week started with a bang this year as Santa Claus joined service members from different branches of the U.S. military and NATO troops for a toy drop Dec. 16 through 18.With several different countries involved in Jump Week, it was a chance for everyone to get together and build

  • Drinking and driving: no second chances

    German law prohibits people under the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with any alcohol in their system and people older than 21 can't have more than .05 percent in their system under normal circumstances and .03 percent if involved in any traffic offense or an accident. German authorities and U.S.

  • Kapaun hosts NATO professional development seminar

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Kisling Academy hosted the annual NATO Professional Development Seminar, Oct. 30, 2013, at the Kapaun Air Station NCO Academy auditorium.The seminar covered cross-cultural awareness providing an opportunity for leaders from allied nations to bring

  • Soldier Ride

    A wounded warrior bike ride, comprised of riders from seven different countries raced around Bostalsee, Germany, Aug. 10 to raise awareness and lift spirits.Wounded warrior riders completed a 14 mile ride around the Bostalsee lake, completing a third day of biking around the German countryside.

  • 2012 annual drinking water quality report summary

    The 86th Medical Group's Bioenvironmental Engineering flight has released Ramstein Air Base's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report, required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States, is