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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Trevor Derr, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight chief, runs with an American flag at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 7, 2021. Derr originally began running as part of a New Year’s resolution to run 1,000 miles a year. After losing a friend who struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder, Derr shifted his goal to running with the flag and raising awareness for mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

Saving lives one mile at a time

Many people may have seen U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Trevor Derr, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight chief, carrying an American flag while running at Ramstein Air Base, but they may not know the reason behind it.

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Lajes NCO oversees major contract fulfillments

Lajes NCO oversees major contract fulfillments

Ramstein’s geographically separated unit at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, has seen major contract fulfillments in the last year, thanks to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dominick Cagle, 765th Air Base Squadron contracting flight section chief. Since joining the 65th Air Base Group team in March, Cagle has led a five-member […]

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Community, Events

Community Events – December 17, 2021

Community Events – December 17, 2021

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Friday Night Karaoke at Armstrong’s Club Sing your favorite songs during Karaoke Night at 9 p.m. Dec. 17 at […]

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass meets with Airmen at the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hangar during her visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2021. Airmen presented capabilities displays to Bass, going over the accomplishments and lessons learned during Operation Allies Welcome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

CMSAF Bass back at Ramstein

During a visit to Ramstein Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass, who had two assignments at Ramstein, spent time with various units, discussed Operation Allies Welcome, checked in on day-to-day operations and hosted an all-call.

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Tree lighting kicks off holiday season

Tree lighting kicks off holiday season

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Community, KMC Notices

Memorial Service: Brian Kirby

Memorial Service: Brian Kirby

Brian Christopher Kirby, 46, of Steinbach am Glan, Germany, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 26, at St. Johannis Hospital in Landstuhl. Brian is survived by his wife of 21 years, April, and their daughter Amelia, age 13. He is also survived by his parents Robert and Arlene Kirby of […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, second from right, 86th Airlift Wing commander, walks with Lt. Col. Kevin Coughlin, right, 424th Air Base Squadron commander, at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Nov. 16, 2021. Olson visited Chievres for a 424 ABS immersion tour, where he visited multiple facilities such as the air traffic control tower, the firefighter department and the petroleum, oil and lubricant facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

86 AW commander puts fire out with 424 ABS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, flew to Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, for an immersion with the 424th Air Base Squadron, Nov. 16.

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Special tactics Airmen compete together for Team USA bobsledding

Special tactics Airmen compete together for Team USA bobsledding

For the first time, two special tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing competed together in a major competition for Team USA bobsledding Nov. 28-29 in Park City, Utah. Maj. Chris Walsh, a special tactics officer, and Staff Sgt. Matt Beach, a combat controller, competed together at the […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joshua Olson, left,  86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, right, 86 AW command chief, congratulates Senior Airman Aaron Coffey, 424th Air Base Squadron emergency team leader, on becoming Airlifter of The Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2021. Coffey was awarded AOTW  for his commitment to excellence for his shop. Coffey assisted in overseeing the unit’s leave, duty schedules, additional duties, individual medical readiness and 24-hour operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Alvarado)

Chièvres AB runs on Coffey

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Coffey, 424th Air Base Squadron emergency team leader, grew up enjoying history and mixed martial arts. He had limited options when it came to entertainment as a kid living in a rural town. His love for history began when his grandmother introduced him to […]

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21 TSC “Triples Down” on OAW Volunteer Recognition

21 TSC “Triples Down” on OAW Volunteer Recognition

More than 400 Kaiserslautern Military Community volunteers contributed 2,000 hours of service at Rhine Ordnance Barracks during Operation Allies Welcome, as the 21st Theater Sustainment Command coordinated life support for more than 7,000 Afghan travelers during September and October. At three ceremonies, held Nov. 30 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh, […]

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