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Community Events - August 13, 2021

Community Events – August 13, 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. KMC Onstage 2021/2022 season tickets Do not miss a show when you purchase season tickets with KMC Onstage for […]

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CAP cadet earns solo wings

CAP cadet earns solo wings

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Clay Dellinger earned his solo wings during an eight-day flight academy conducted by the CAP at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 15. Dellinger piloted a CAP Cessna 172 aircraft. “It’s awesome to fly a plane by myself before I can drive a car,” Dellinger said. […]

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Preparation meets emergency: Trained hero saves toddler

Preparation meets emergency: Trained hero saves toddler

Emergencies often happen without notice. An Airman’s training proved to make a substantial difference in how a crisis unfolded for one family. Tech. Sgt. Robert Gonzales, United States Transportation Command Patient Movement Requirements Center-East noncommissioned officer in charge, relied on first-aid training to assist Jamar Butler Jr., known as Deuce, […]

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Quality control inspector provides helpful advice, tips for PCSing Soldiers, families

Quality control inspector provides helpful advice, tips for PCSing Soldiers, families

Permanent change of duty station moves can be stressful, but the Army Garrisons and Logistics Readiness Centers across Europe have professional and helpful customer support representatives available and always willing to assist Soldiers and families with their needs. Dorothee Frick is one of those people. She’s the lead quality control […]

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NATO completes Mine Hunting Operation in Germany

NATO completes Mine Hunting Operation in Germany

ECKERNFÖRDE BIGHT, Germany — Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) conducted Operation Bottom Search German waters near Eckernförde from July 19-23. The Operation was officially known as Marinekommando Unterabteilung Geoinformation Dezernat Maritime Geo-Unterstützung (MWDC). The objective of the operation was to reduce risks posed by sea mines to maritime […]

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AOTW escorts RAB through innovation

AOTW escorts RAB through innovation

Senior Airman James Jones, a controlled movement area escort and project manager assigned to the 86th Civil Engineering Squadron, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week July 22, for his ability to improve processes and find innovative solutions to issues to enhance airfield security at Ramstein Air Base. Jones revamped […]

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Army marksman brings home Olympic gold, first medal for US Armed Forces

Army marksman brings home Olympic gold, first medal for US Armed Forces

TOKYO — 1st Lt. Amber English set a new Olympic record when she secured the gold medal in women’s skeet July 26 at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. “I just feel numb right now, this has been a long time coming,” said English moments after she was awarded her gold […]

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A Tunisian air force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxis the runway at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2021. 25,000 pounds of lifesaving oxygen and equipment were loaded onto the aircraft to be transported to Tunisia to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

US Africa Command assists Tunisia with COVID-19 response

U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia, provided 310 oxygen canisters containing over one million liters of oxygen to the Tunisian Ministry of Health on July 26.

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Heavy Rain II: 1st Combat Communications Squadron stays connected

Heavy Rain II: 1st Combat Communications Squadron stays connected

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron established and sustained communications in a simulated contested environment during exercise Heavy Rain II in Grostenquin, France, July 19-27. While the joint exercise saw the 1st CBCS as the main players, it included personnel from U.S. Air Forces in […]

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721st Aerial Port Squadron Hogties Rodeo

721st Aerial Port Squadron Hogties Rodeo

                   

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