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KMC Blotter – May 28, 2021

May 17 9:10 a.m.: Driving on a revoked license/Operating a vehicle with a canceled registration at RAB traffic circle May 18 7:00 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Boerrstadt 2:22 p.m.: Damage to personal property on Kapaun Air Station May 19 6:55 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Queidersbach May 20 7:52 […]

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jesse Palchick, 19th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, right, assumes command of the 19th EWS at an assumption of command ceremony at Polygone, Bann, Germany, May 11, 2021. The USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center Detachment 3, Polygone, became the 19th Electronic Warfare Squadron May 11. The squadron activation process has been in development since 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor D. Slater)

UAWC Det 3 Polygone becomes 19 Electronic Warfare Squadron

The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Warfare Center Detachment 3, Polygone, became the 19th Electronic Warfare Squadron at Polygone, Bann, Germany, May 11.

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Commentary

Commentary: Where mission meets might: 86 AW and 786 CES

Commentary: Where mission meets might: 86 AW and 786 CES

Over the course of the past year, my fellow 86th Airlift Wing squadron commanders have provided leadership insight from their experiences in command. I wanted to take this opportunity to build upon their insight and expand it by highlighting the leadership opportunities that are brought forth to the Airmen of […]

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Garrison’s Black Sea sites serve to launch troops into DEFENDER-Europe 21

Garrison’s Black Sea sites serve to launch troops into DEFENDER-Europe 21

MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, ROMANIA — Hundreds of American and international military paratroopers jumping from a half-dozen cargo aircraft soaring over Romania, May 11, culminated weeks of U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz continuous support to one of the Army’s premier exercises. The garrison’s participation in DEFENDER-Europe 21 via its sites in […]

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APS-2 equipment, vehicles issued to units in Estonia for Defender-Europe 21

APS-2 equipment, vehicles issued to units in Estonia for Defender-Europe 21

TAPA, Estonia — DEFENDER-Europe 21 involves about 28,000 U.S., NATO and partner militaries from 26 nations conducting live fire exercises, airborne operations, missile defense activities and a multitude of complex, bilateral operations simultaneously. To outfit an operation of this scale requires a lot of equipment. Several hundred pieces of equipment […]

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US Air Force F-35 fighter aircraft arrive at Mont-de-Marsan Air Force Base, France

US Air Force F-35 fighter aircraft arrive at Mont-de-Marsan Air Force Base, France

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft and Airmen from the 4th Fighter Squadron, comprised of active duty Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing, and reservists from the 419th FW, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, arrived at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France, May 10. During their time in the European […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – May 21, 2021

May 10 10 a.m.: Driving on expired registration in Landstuhl 2:13 p.m.: Damage to government property on VFMA 9:01 p.m.: Communicating a threat in Ramstein-Miesenbach May 11 8:20 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates on VFHA 3:05 p.m.: Damage to government property on VMB May 12 9:01 p.m.: Major traffic collision […]

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De-icing vehicles sit parked at the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, May 7. The 86th VRS typically conducts an in-depth inspection of de-icing vehicles in the summer, but cannot complete the inspection due to budget cuts. Photos by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes

Global gateway in gridlock: Budget cut pumps brakes on GOVs

Unexpected budget cuts of approximately $1.3 million affecting the 86th Airlift Wing’s vehicle sustainment operations have forced the wing to park hundreds of its vehicles, impacting many operations across the installation.

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C-130s arrive in Greece

C-130s arrive in Greece

Airmen and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, are participating in a bilateral training event with the Hellenic Armed Forces during Stolen Cerberus VIII, a bilateral training mission at Elefsis AB, Greece, from May 8-22. Airmen assigned to the 435th […]

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DOD observes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

DOD observes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped shape the history of the United States, and many of their lives have been dramatically influenced by moments in U.S. history. Every May, the Defense Department joins the rest of the nation in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The observance originated […]

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