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Ensuring health and wellness

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Pods are established for evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 24, 2021. Military members established temporary lodging for evacuees from Afghanistan in support of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein transforms into major evac hub

Ramstein Air Base has been experiencing an unprecedented level of activity as thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, volunteers, augmentees, and other community partners support Operation Allies Refuge, which has helped more than 11,000 evacuees from Afghanistan.

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Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group provide post labor care to an Afghan mother who gave birth aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, call sign Reach 828, with the aid of U.S. Army Captain Erin Brymer, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center registered nurse, upon landing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 21. During an evacuation flight from an Intermediate Staging Base in the Middle East, the mother went into labor and began experiencing complications due to low blood pressure. The aircraft commander made the decision to descend in altitude to increase air pressure in the aircraft, which helped stabilize and save the mother’s life. Upon landing, Capt. Brymer and 86th Airlift Wing medics came aboard and delivered the child in the cargo bay of the aircraft. The baby girl and mother were transported to a nearby medical facility and are in good condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

‘Reach’ baby signals hope during evac ops

The birth of a child during an evacuation operation at the height of Operation Allies Refuge on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft signaled a reminder of hope during a time of upheaval and uncertainty.

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Community, Events

Community Events - August 27, 2021

Community Events – August 27, 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. Army CYS Job Fair Child and Youth Services are hosting in-person job fairs in Kaiserslautern and Baumholder. Find out […]

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Mihata, right,  86th Medical Group outgoing commander, relinquishes command of the 86th MDG to Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 11, 2021. Under the leadership of Mihata, Ramstein administered approximately 28,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Col. Ryan McClure replaced Mihata as 86th MDG commander after serving as the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, Defense Health Headquarters dental branch chief in Falls Church, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

86 MDG says farewell, welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Mihata, 86th Medical Group outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 86th MDG during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 11.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Audrey Allen, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician and flight instructor, holds up the coins she received for being nominated Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2021. Allen earned two coins from Col. Denny Davies, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, and 86th AW Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky for streamlining the training pipeline for incoming Airmen and helping them complete upgrade training faster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech)

AOTW searches for adventure

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Audrey Allen, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician and flight instructor, was recently named Airlifter of the Week.

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Forecast shows 7 CWS as trained warriors

Forecast shows 7 CWS as trained warriors

         

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KMC parties in park

KMC parties in park

The 86th Force Support Squadron Airmen and Family Readiness Center hosted the Community Cares Partners Party in the Park at the Vogelweh Military Complex, Aug. 12. The event brought members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community together to enjoy fun, food and games, while informing members of valuable community resources. Members […]

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European Best Sniper Team Competition

European Best Sniper Team Competition

A thick fog slowly crept across the green foliage covering Hohenfels Training Area. The sounds of birds chirping rose with the sun. One would never guess that hidden in the Bavarian mountains were snipers from 14 different countries, all competing to be the best. 7th Army Training Command and the […]

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Combined efforts, thousands of Soldiers: V Corps’ commitment to Europe

Combined efforts, thousands of Soldiers: V Corps’ commitment to Europe

Victory Corps conducted their third command post exercise at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Aug. 1-6, in preparation for the upcoming warfighter culminating training event in Grafenwoehr, Germany, that once successfully completed, will certify the corps headquarters’ ability to take responsibility of subordinate commands for future operations. For […]

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