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Ramstein hosts 58th annual bazaar

Ramstein hosts 58th annual bazaar

by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 58th Annual Ramstein Bazaar was held from Sep. 15-18, in Hangar 1 and 2, at Ramstein Air Base. The 86th Force Support Squadron and the Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club hosted the annual four-day event, which included more than 120 vendors from throughout Europe this year. “Major events like the […]

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KMC Blotter – September 23, 2022

September 12 12:25 p.m.: Burglary in Kaiserslautern 2:28 p.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern September 13 8:30 a.m.: Drug-related incident on Vogelweh Main Base 12:30 p.m.: Damage to personal property in KMC Area 1:02 p.m.: Failure to obey/resisting apprehension at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center September 14 8:10 a.m.: Major traffic collision in […]

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POW/MIA week closing ceremony

POW/MIA week closing ceremony

     

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POW/MIA week honors local namesake

POW/MIA week honors local namesake

by Airman 1st Class Raegan Spinner
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Military personnel honored prisoners of war and those missing in action during several POW/MIA events held Sep. 12-16 at Ramstein Air Base. A tribute to Father Emil Kapaun was dedicated in honor of his sacrifice as a prisoner of war missing in action during the Father Emil Kapaun Traffic Circle […]

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CRG jumpmasters support bilateral exercise ADR 22-4

CRG jumpmasters support bilateral exercise ADR 22-4

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Their demeanor was attentive, patient, and focused as they went through the required safety checks prior to the jump. Each seatbelt was tugged, corrected if needed, then laid crossed on the red chairs. A white rope was dragged along braided metal anchor line cables to check for any deficiencies. When […]

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Clarkin, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services firefighter, conducts the ceremonial sounding of the bell at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2022. The tolling of the bell represents the completion of the call to action and the passing of a comrade in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

KMC gathers to remember 9/11

Ramstein service members gathered to remember the lives lost as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at the fire station on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 9.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll speaks at a press conference after the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 8, 2022. Ministers of defense and leaders from 50 countries attended the meeting in person and virtually to discuss support for Ukraine from NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty)

US Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for fifth UDCG

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley hosted a press conference after a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base.

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52 FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems

52 FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems

The 480th Fighter Squadron is now the first active-duty Air Force F-16CM fighter squadron to bring their fleet of fighter jets into a new era of aerial dominance with the completion of its active electronically scanned array radar system upgrades. “Providing this capability on an already time- and combat-proven aircraft […]

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KMC Blotter – September 16, 2022

September 5 2:16 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Spesbach 2:43 a.m.: Driving while impaired in Landstuhl 12:10 p.m.: Art. 92/allowing operation of a USAREUR-plated vehicle without a USAREUR License in Vogelweh Family Housing Area 7:21 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Mackenbach September 6 2:23 p.m.: Theft on Kapaun Air […]

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 8. Austin met with NATO counterparts and over 40 other nations to discuss both the current and future defense needs of Ukraine. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo

US Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders for UDCG

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 8.

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