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NATO allies strategize, first EOD symposium

NATO allies strategize, first EOD symposium

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first EOD symposium at Ramstein Air Base, May 19. Service members from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands attended the symposium to integrate U.S. allied partners and discuss how NATO allies and partners fit into […]

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USTRANSCOM’s motto embodied in Operation Fly Formula

USTRANSCOM’s motto embodied in Operation Fly Formula

“Together, we deliver” is U.S. Transportation Command’s motto, and it played out in real time in May 22. The first airplane importing 132 pallets, or 78,000 pounds, of specialty infant formula arrived at Indianapolis International Airport. The C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft was loaded the day before at Ramstein […]

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KMC Blotter – June 3, 2022

May 23 7:57 a.m.: Damage to personal property in Kaiserslautern 10:44 a.m.: Driving under the influence/fleeing the scene in Enkenbach-Alsenborn May 24 6:58 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach 1:10 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Reichenbach-Steegen May 25 7:10 a.m.: Burglary in Kaiserslautern May 26 11:25 a.m.: Failure to obey […]

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Howitzers proving very effective against Russians, DOD official says

Howitzers proving very effective against Russians, DOD official says

The 155 mm M777 towed howitzers supplied by the U.S. and other types supplied by ally and partner nations to Ukraine are having a big impact on the battlefield, a senior Defense Department official said at a Pentagon press briefing today. “You’re already seeing the Ukrainians being willing to go […]

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Long-planned NATO exercises across Europe get underway

Long-planned NATO exercises across Europe get underway

Troops from NATO Allies and partners are taking part in a series of long-planned military exercises stretching from the High North to the Balkans to enhance the readiness and interoperability of NATO forces. Two of the biggest drills, with around 18,000 troops from twenty countries, are “Defender Europe” and “Swift […]

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, gives remarks during his final commander’s call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2022. Third Air Force also works with its subordinate commands to ensure implementation and compliance with relevant policies and directives of the Department of Defense, Headquarters Air Force, and USAFE-AFAFRICA. Additionally, Third Air Force facilitates coordination between its subordinate commands and USAFE-AFAFRICA, U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, DoD agencies, and other field activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty)

Maj. Gen. Reed says farewell to Third Air Force, looks back on tenure

Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, conducted his final commander’s call May 18, during a ceremony at the Officers’ Club on Ramstein Air Base. From the COVID-19 pandemic to Operations Allies Welcome and Allies Resolve to the recent Russian aggression against Ukraine, Reed’s two […]

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KMC Blotter – May 27, 2022

May 16 5:01 a.m.: Damage to private property in Henschtal 1:27 p.m.: Larceny of private property in Ramstein-Miesenbach 9:34 p.m.: Theft in Kusel May 17 Nothing significant to report May 18 12:52 a.m.: Driving while impaired in Kaiserslautern 7:47 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach 10:40 a.m.: Theft in Landstuhl […]

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KMC Blotter – May 20, 2022

May 9 1:07 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Weilerbach 5:07 p.m.: Minor traffic collision/failure to report in Kaiserslautern May 10 1:21 a.m.: Forgery in Kaiserslautern 9:04 p.m.: Drug related incident on Kapaun Air Station May 11 6:32 p.m.: Assault on Vogelweh Main Base 11:22 p.m.: Driving under the influence in […]

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55 QM named Runner-up for 54th Philip A. Connelly Award

55 QM named Runner-up for 54th Philip A. Connelly Award

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, speaks during a mayors’ forum May 6, 2022, in Krickenbach, Germany. Among the topics discussed during the forum were an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, support for Ukrainian refugees in the Rheinland Pfalz footprint and logistics related to the newly-announced construction of the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Conrad)

3 AF, German community leaders stress cooperation in mayors’ forum

Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, co-hosted a forum with local German mayors and community leaders May 6 in Krickenbach.

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