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Fathers make a difference

Fathers make a difference

Photos provided by families
Story by Emily McCormick
Family Advocacy

Father’s Day is a day we pay tribute to dads. Perhaps we buy a card, make a phone call or get a gift honoring a dad in our life. Dads of course come in all forms — a father can be biological, adoptive, stepfather, mentor or teacher.

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Know before you go this summer

by Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs

People scheduled to move to the States this summer should start preparing now by separating things that are banned from import and finding new homes for them.

June 18, 2015 ×

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Ramstein-Miesenbach recognizes 86th AW commander’s leadership

Ramstein-Miesenbach recognizes 86th AW commander’s leadership

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein-Miesenbach’s mayor Klaus Layes presented an award to Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, June 10. The award was given to Mordente for his leadership of the 86th AW and Ramstein Air Base, which abuts the village of Ramstein-Miesenbach. The award highlights the continued cooperation and partnerships […]

June 18, 2015 ×

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KMC members run through a color station during a color run May 30 on Ramstein. The 5K fun run helped raise funds for the prevention of teen suicide.

Ramstein runners receive color

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Kris Levasseur

KMC members run through a color station during a color run May 30 on Ramstein. The 5K fun run helped raise funds for the prevention of teen suicide.

June 11, 2015 ×

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Members of team "Zombie Dentists" climb a tire wall during the Mudless Mudder event June 2 on Ramstein. Mudless Mudder was part of the 86th Airlift Wing's Resilience Day, which gave participants the opportunity to spend time with others and build working relationships.

Ramstein gets dirty, builds resiliency

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson

Members of team “Zombie Dentists” climb a tire wall during the Mudless Mudder event June 2 on Ramstein. Mudless Mudder was part of the 86th Airlift Wing’s Resilience Day, which gave participants the opportunity to spend time with others and build working relationships.

June 4, 2015 ×

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U.S. Airmen and Italian soldiers position themselves alongside a training hangar before breaching and clearing it during Battlefield Leaders Assaulter Course, Integrated Combat Essentials 
May 30 on Ramstein. BLAC ICE brings together security forces members from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy to promote a wider training standard among allied nations.

Airmen, allied forces breach through BLAC ICE training

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

U.S. Airmen and Italian soldiers position themselves alongside a training hangar before breaching and clearing it during Battlefield Leaders Assaulter Course, Integrated Combat Essentials May 30 on Ramstein. BLAC ICE brings together security forces members from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy to promote a wider training standard among allied nations.

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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Dilda, Ramstein High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor, teaches a JROTC class May 7 on Ramstein.

RHS JROTC achieves highest inspection rating

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program achieved the highest rating on a recent inspection and was relieved from probation March 26.

June 4, 2015 ×

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Senior Airman Bryan Painter, a volunteer from the 86th Maintenance Squadron, places a medal around Tyler Simon's neck at the Ramstein High School softball field during the 2nd Annual Adaptive Softball Game.

Adaptive Softball Game helps children earn a win

Photos by Staff Sgt. Brandy Grace

Senior Airman Bryan Painter, a volunteer from the 86th Maintenance Squadron, places a medal around Tyler Simon’s neck at the Ramstein High School softball field during the 2nd Annual Adaptive Softball Game.

May 28, 2015 ×

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Middle school students construct a windmill during a STEMposium challenge May 13 on Ramstein. Middle school students from all around Germany were tested on their science, technology, engineering and math skills in different challenges.

STEMposium tests KMC students’ problem solving skills

Photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood

Middle school students construct a windmill during a STEMposium challenge May 13 on Ramstein. Middle school students from all around Germany were tested on their science, technology, engineering and math skills in different challenges.

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Graduating high school students stand for photos after receiving their scholarships for higher education May 17 on Ramstein.

KMC Scholarship Committee awards $120,000

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Family members of the KMC received a combined total of more than $120,000 for their future education May 17 on Ramstein.

May 28, 2015 ×