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March 30 7:19 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl March 31 3:50 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Vogelweh Housing Area April 3 3:22 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl 5:01 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl April 4 4:01 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 9:12 p.m.: […]

April 23, 2020 ×

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Environmental Exclusive is a series designed to educate members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community on how individual choices impact the Earth. Graphic designed to promote the first edition of Ramstein Air Base's Environmental Exclusive.

Every individual effort counts, conserve water

Service members stationed in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are required to follow local environmental laws, just as they do in the United States.

April 23, 2020 ×

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U.S. Army Sgt. Christian Villegas, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Battalion crew chief, assembles the tail rotor blades of a UH-60L Blackhawk at Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya on March 1. The 82nd CAB’S mission is to support ongoing U.S. operations at the Kenyan Defense Force installation Camp Simba, Kenya. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano

435 CRS Port Dawgs: key to global air mobility support

MOMBASA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Kenya — Aerial porters from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron moved cargo and personnel during a deployment of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade in early March.

April 23, 2020 ×

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Host nation distinguished visitors watch a simulated ambulance loading and unloading during the 86th Medical Group's exercise Maroon Surge Community Outreach Day on Ramstein Air Base, June 7, 2018. The visitors also received a tour of an Expeditionary Medical System, from the diagnosis room to the surgery room. The 86th MDG designed Community Outreach Day to educate the public on their life-saving capabilities and also invite them to participate in saving lifes by donating blood and bone marrow. Photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker

EMEDS maintains readiness posture

Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS), an 86th Medical Group asset, remains postured and ready at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, should the capability be needed to help save lives during the current pandemic.

April 23, 2020 ×

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March 30 7:19 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl March 31 3:50 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Vogelweh Housing Area April 3 3:22 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl 5:01 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl April 4 4:01 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern 9:12 p.m.: […]

April 16, 2020 ×

Health, News

Questions answered for civilian employees

Prior to the question and answer portion of the virtual town hall April 13, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, highlighted the first operational use of the Transportation Isolation System.

April 16, 2020 ×

Health, News

Three U.S. Air Force medical Airmen exit a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft following the first-ever operational use of the Transport Isolation System at Ramstein Air Base, April 10. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing in-flight medical care for patients afflicted by a disease — in this case, COVID-19. 
Photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine

Mobility Airmen conduct historic first aeromedical evacuation mission using Transport Isolation System

Air Mobility Command aircrew and medical personnel conducted the first operational use of the Transport Isolation System (TIS) to perform an aeromedical evacuation of three U.S. government contractors who tested positive for Coronavirus, from Afghanistan to Ramstein Air Base, April 10.

April 16, 2020 ×

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leonardo Carrasco Munoz, 721st Aerial Port Squadron air transportation passenger service specialist, takes a passenger’s temperature in the entrance of the Ramstein Passenger Terminal at Ramstein Air Base, March 20. Prior to entering the terminal, each passenger received fever assessments. The Ramstein Passenger Terminal has transformed their operations to protect against the spread of coronavirus disease 2019.

COVID-19 operations: keeping passengers safe

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leonardo Carrasco Munoz, 721st Aerial Port Squadron air transportation passenger service specialist, takes a passenger’s temperature in the entrance of the Ramstein Passenger Terminal at Ramstein Air Base, March 20.

April 2, 2020 ×

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U.S. Air Force Airman Ethan Myers (right), 86th Security Forces member, participates in guard mount before taking post on Ramstein Air Base, March 24. The purpose of the guard mount is to take accountability, as well as pass on all pertinent and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.

COVID-19: Defenders stay ready, resilient while protecting base

The 86th Security Forces Squadron recently implemented preventative measures to protect Defenders from potential exposure to the coronavirus disease 2019 while they maintain normal operations on Ramstein Air Base, March 24.

April 2, 2020 ×

KMC Notices, News

The housing hype

Important reminders for housing residents PLAYGROUNDS: The Kaiserslautern military on-base communities have joined other German towns and villages in closing all public playgrounds to combat the spread of COVID-19. For your protection, “the base playgrounds at Ramstein, Vogelweh, and Landstuhl will be closed until further notice.” VIRTUAL: The KMC Housing […]

April 2, 2020 ×