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Airmen from the 86th Operations Group stand in a formation before a retreat and remembrance ceremony April 29 on Ramstein.

Ramstein Airmen honor lost IFO 21 crew

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Keim 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen snapped to attention to render a solemn salute as they watched the U.S. flag being lowered in front of them. More than 50 Airmen from the 86th Operations Group gathered for a remembrance ceremony and retreat April 29 on Ramstein.

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Kaiserslautern Military Community members view the gravestones of deceased children after the Kindergraves Memorial Service May 14 at the Kaiserslautern Military Cemetery. The ceremony is held annually to honor the children who were lost during the Cold War. They were mainly infants who died of complications before reaching their first birthday.

KMC honors Kindergraves

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Keim 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern Military Community members came together May 14 for the Kindergraves memorial service to honor and remember 451 American children who died during the Cold War and were buried in the Kaiserslautern Military Cemetery.

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Ask an attorney: Social networking pitfalls

by Holger Blug Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center

Q: All my friends are into social networking. Are there any legal pitfalls I should be aware of before I post?

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Adaptive Sports event builds camaraderie, morale

Adaptive Sports event builds camaraderie, morale

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Keim
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A group of T-ball players participate in the opening-day ceremony for the KMC’s baseball season April 23 on Ramstein.

86th AW CC tees up KMC baseball season

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC celebrated the start of the 2016 baseball season for all leagues with a ceremonial first pitch April 23 on Ramstein.

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Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Keim
A student and volunteer run to a base during an Adaptive Sports softball game May 2 on Ramstein. Students from Kaiserslautern and Ramstein middle and high schools paired up with volunteers from the local Guzzlers softball team to participate in the event.

Students step up to plate during Adaptive Sports game

by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein and Kaiserslautern middle and high school special-needs students had the opportunity to participate in a seasonal Adaptive Sports softball game to build friendships, camaraderie and morale May 2 on Ramstein.

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Airmen participate in the Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocate and Respect course April 29 on Vogelweh.

KMC steers CLEAR of sexual assault

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Keim
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Airman 1st Class Kara Woods, 86th Communications Squadron postal specialist (left), practices with fellow Ramstein Honor Guard members March 31 on Ramstein. Woods has been a member of the base Honor Guard since January and has learned honor, discipline and precision.

Airman strives to serve, honor, challenge self

Story and photo by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Some days she’s practicing precision and bearing while holding a flag. Other days, she’s greeting customers and sorting their mail. Regardless of what challenge she’s taking on, she embraces it with full force.

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Ask an attorney: Tax tips for retirees

by Stephen Smith 21st Theater Sustainment Command Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

Q: I’m a U.S. citizen who has been retired here in Germany for the last decade, and I haven’t filed a U.S. tax return since 2006. Am I in trouble with the IRS?

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Senior Airman Cornel Griffen and Airman 1st Class Paul Boughner, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agents, load cargo containers onto a platform Jan. 27 on Ramstein. These platforms are used to quickly transport cargo around the flightline.

Keep your travel options varied with Space-A

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For most Airmen, coordinating travel arrangements is the most stressful part of a vacation. The time it takes to get from point A to point B and the associated costs add up to be significant stressors, so weighing your options is key to saving.

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