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A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint-Base Charleston, South Carolina, sits on the flight line at Ramstein Air Base, May 2. Medical personnel from the Air Force Reserve Command arrived to help support efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

AEOT provides lifesaving support, transfer to positive patients

Airmen assigned to Air Force Reserve Command from various locations within the United States arrived at Ramstein Air Base, to assist with coronavirus disease 2019 operations from May 2-3.

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KMC questions answered as facilities reopen

Team Ramstein hosted a virtual town hall April 27 in a continued effort to provide updates on coronavirus disease 2019 and the base’s phased approach to returning elements of normalcy to the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen stand tall after a successful mission of delivering medical supplies provided by Navy Medical Research Unit Three-Ghana Detachment to Accra, Ghana, April 24. The delivery of approximately 4,000 pounds of medical supplies from across the world signals the international investment in the response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine

USAF delivers medical supplies to Ghana

The 86th Airlift Wing delivered medical supplies to the government of Ghana April 24 to help support the country’s COVID-19 response efforts. Approximately 4,000 pounds of medical cargo and supplies provided by the Naval Medical Research Unit Three-Ghana Detachment were stuck in Manchester, U.K., due to logistical disruptions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. 

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April 20 9:02 a.m.: Theft from a vehicle in Mackenbach April 21 6:23 p.m.: Lost property in Landstuhl April 22 Nothing significant to report April 23 1:09 p.m.:Fleeing the scene of an accident in Kaiserslautern 3:39 p.m.: Stolen USAREUR plates in Kaiserslautern 7:08 p.m.: COVID-19 Social Distancing Violation in Rockenhausen […]

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Furnary, a C-130J pilot assigned to the ITAF’s 2nd Flight Group, 46th Air Brigade in Pisa, Italy, has been a part of the Military Personnel Exchange Program since August 2019. Furnary’s primary duties as a C-130J exchange pilot include airlift and transportation missions. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, Furnary has transported patients throughout Italy.

Military Personnel Exchange Program officers strengthen partner countries’ military response

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen around the theater have played a variety of roles in supporting the Department of Defense coronavirus disease 2019 response. Several Airmen, however, have had the unique opportunity to directly assist the Italian air force, the French air force and the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force in their response efforts. 

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Speeding Violations in Germany

Speeding Violations in Germany

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Tweedle, 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron collateral systems administrator, conducts virtual training during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 16, 2020. The virtual training keeps the Airmen sharp and equipped with the knowledge to push out new software when needed in support of various units across three combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

COVID-19 ops: 1 ACOS employs virtual training for mission success

Communication is key to mission success. In the midst of a global pandemic where resources and manpower are limited, the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron utilizes virtual training to ensure their mission continues.

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Commentary

A bass guitar sits in Kaiserslautern, Germany, April 8, 2020. For many tackling a goal is easier said than done and may require more motivation and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

Stuck in a goal: Starting & continuing ambitions

As I tediously sit in my home after having second breakfast, watching three back-to-back movie marathons and admiring my stubbly telework beard, I realize these are things I used to get excited about before the coronavirus disease 2019 restrictions were implemented.

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The 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs team partners with Armed Forces Network Kaiserslautern to broadcast the virtual town hall over multiple platforms simultaneously from Ramstein Air Base, April 20. The town hall was recorded via Facebook live, as well as broadcast over AFN Kaiserslautern to the 66,000-member community.

COVID-19 ops: Phased approach to normal, questions answered

As restrictions are projected to lift or be further redefined, the German community is employing a phased approach to reopening commerce, schools, and other functions previously considered a daily norm.

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TAKE NOTE

Blood donors needed to maintain military’s blood supply By appointment ONLY to maintain physical distancing measures. Daily at Landstuhl Blood Donor Center April 27-28 Ramstein Southside Fitness Center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Blood donation is a Mission Essential activity and donors are needed more than ever, now by APPOINTMENT […]

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