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U.S. joint service members work alongside Lithuanian military members to unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Ramstein Air Base, in Lithuania, Feb. 27. The 86th Airlift Wing’s C-130Js are currently enabling the movement of equipment and personnel throughout Eastern Europe. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Wongwai

37th AS provides airlift to NATO’s Eastern flank

The 86th Airlift Wing’s C-130Js are currently enabling the movement of equipment and personnel throughout Eastern Europe.

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Ramstein Tax Center offers free assistance to KMC

Ramstein Tax Center offers free assistance to KMC

The 86th Airlift Wing Legal Office Tax Center has officially opened and is offering tax services to members the Kaiserslautern Military Community at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 16. The 86 AW Legal Office opened the Tax Center located at building 2137 to assist members of the KMC their who fall […]

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‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101

‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101

Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, also known as the “Candy Bomber,” passed away Feb. 16. He was 101 years old. Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years […]

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KMC Blotter – February 25, 2022

February 14 1:56 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Miesau Ammo Depot 5:16 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern February 15 12:38 a.m.: Driving under the influence on an E-Scooter in Kaiserslautern 9:30 a.m.: Theft from motor vehicle in Landstuhl February 16 7:40 p.m.: Fire response in Kindsbach 9:54 p.m.: Attempted […]

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Honorable Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, shakes hands with Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, commander of United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 8, 2022. Kendall visited the base in order to discuss USAFE-AFAFRICA operations, current events at Ramstein AB and relationships with partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

SECAF visits Ramstein

Honorable Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, recently visited Ramstein Air Base in order to discuss USAFE-AFAFRICA operations, current events at Ramstein, and relationships with partner nations.

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KMC Blotter – February 18, 2022

February 7 5:21 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Sembach 7:08 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Enkenbach-Alsenborn 4:44 p.m.: Damage to government property on Kapaun Air Station February 8 6:04 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Kapaun Air Station February 9 10:45 a.m.: Fire response on Vogelweh Main Base 2:50 p.m.: […]

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U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to Ramstein Air Base, prepare to depart for Poland, Feb. 3. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are prepared and strategically positioned to rapidly provide support to NATO allies and partners and defend against any aggression to maintain stability and security in Europe. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo

Ramstein Airmen deploy to support NATO partners, allies

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are prepared and strategically positioned to rapidly provide support to NATO allies and partners and defend against any aggression to maintain stability and security in Europe.

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KMC Blotter – February 22, 2012

January 31: 6:05 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle in Landstuhl February 1: 9 a.m.: Theft in Landstuhl 10:49 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Kottweiler-Schwanden 2:50 p.m.: Fire response on Vogelweh Family Housing area February 2: 4:23 p.m.: Minor traffic collision/fleeing the scene in Kaiserslautern 9:30 p.m.: Assault in Kaiserslautern […]

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Air Force, Army permit wear of uniforms off base

Air Force, Army permit wear of uniforms off base

For the first time in more than seven years, Airmen and Soldiers assigned to the Kaiserslautern Military Community can once again wear uniforms off base. Out of an abundance of caution due to threats at the time, U.S. European Command in 2014 ordered all troops serving on the continent to […]

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MilTax online tax-filing forum opens doors to Service Members, Families

MilTax online tax-filing forum opens doors to Service Members, Families

Military OneSource’s MilTax forum opened for business yesterday as the IRS began accepting tax returns, said an official with Defense Department Military Community and Family Policy. Kelly Smith, program analyst with MC&FP, said the biggest factor DOD wants its service members and their families to know is that MilTax is […]

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