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Senior Airman Andrew Nichols, 886th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal specialist, dons a bomb disposal suit for
training May 20 on Ramstein. EOD is one of the largest anti-terrorism and force protection missions in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and
Air Forces Africa, allowing them to provide home station support to three wings, 26 geographically separated units and two U.S. Army

EOD keeps KMC safe, supports mission

Story and photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Airmen of the 886th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight are constantly on guard. This team responds to emergencies and works with the host nation, keeping the KMC safe.

May 23, 2013 ×

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Lt. Col. George Brown, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s director of emergency services, and Garrison Fire Chief Jürgen Stegner look at art work from local school children May 7 hung in the hallways of the DES headquarters building on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern. Brown sent a request to the children to provide drawings to decorate the area.

The power of prevention

Story and photo by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Lt. Col. George Brown is a man on a mission, and if he’s successful, it’s one that could put both him and his staff out of a job.

May 17, 2013 ×

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrona Lawson

Tech. Sgt. Kyle Richards, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands with MWD Omega as the security forces prayer is recited during Police Week May 13, 2011, on Ramstein. A retreat and final mount guard will be held today.

Police Week honors security forces members

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Security Forces Squadron kicked off Police Week on Ramstein Monday through Friday with events and displays to honor fallen security forces members.

May 17, 2013 ×

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Baumholder EXPO a one-stop info shop with a kick

by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

The 2013 Baumholder Expo is a community event that provides information to Soldiers, civilians and family members about all resources, agencies, organizations and businesses of the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder and of the surrounding German community. This one-stop “get smart” even is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in and around the Hall of Champions.

May 17, 2013 ×

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Soldiers with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command discuss their experiences in logistical operations while taking a break during the 21st TSC’s logistical professional military education gathering May 2 on Daenner Kaserne. Logisticians from the 21st TSC’s area of responsibility attended the PME in order to enhance their leadership skills, develop professionally, share ideas, and discuss the future of sustainment and logistical operations.

21st TSC hosts logistics event

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosted a logistics professional military education event May 2 in the KMC for sustainers stationed throughout Europe.

May 16, 2013 ×

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KMC celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC celebrates Asian-Pacific American heritage in May. Throughout the month, there will be educational expos, interactive demonstrations and a celebration to close out APAHM.

May 16, 2013 ×

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Each year, wreaths are placed at the Kindergraves at Kaiserlsautern’s cemetery during the annual Kindergraves memorial ceremony.

Kindergraves keep children’s memories alive

Courtesy of Ramstein Area Chief’s Group

The annual Kindergraves memorial ceremony will take place Saturday at the Kaiserslautern main cemetery (Waldfriedhof). From 1952 to 1971, American infants who died at birth or shortly after birth at the American military hospital at Landstuhl or at nearby civilian hospitals were buried in the Kaiserslautern main cemetery in an area designated as the “American Kindergraves.”

May 16, 2013 ×

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Check your OPSEC; Enemies are watching

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Operational security is something all military, civilian and dependents should be aware of, especially when it’s so easy to share information in today’s technological world.

May 16, 2013 ×

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To tape or not to tape

by Michael Bates
Ramstein Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist

That is the question, right? Whether the abdominal circumference measurement should be included in the Air Force fitness assessment is a highly debated topic. It is such a hot-button issue that Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody spoke on the topic when he visited Ramstein in March. He mentioned the Air Force “has appointed a team of experts to evaluate whether or not the waist measurement should be tied to the fitness test.”

May 16, 2013 ×

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Isaac Siembida, son of Master Sgt. Jeremiah Siembida, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command programs 
manager, climbs the rock wall at the Outdoor Recreation Center during an Exceptional Family Member Program event May 2 on Ramstein. EFMP offers medical and force support to military families with special needs.

Supporting the Air Force’s exceptional families

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Cook
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Having a family member with special needs might be hard, but Air Force families don’t have to go through tough times alone. The Exceptional Family Member Program is here to lend a hand with force support and medical services.

May 10, 2013 ×

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