Kaiserslautern American, March 15, 2019

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NEWS

FEATURE

COMMUNITY

HEALTH

USAG RP firefighters, 773rd CST practice decon procedures, Page 6

Ramstein wraps up Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01, Pages 7 to 9

FINRA offers free financial counselor accreditation to military spouses, Page 13

PHC Europe builds interoperability with Polish counterparts, Page 17

March 15, 2019 | Volume 43, Number 10

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Ramstein needs your ideas! Story and graphic by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton Jr. 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Ramstein leadership wants to hear from you on how to spend winnings — potentially up to $700,000 — from the Commander in Chief ’s Installation Excellence Award competition. “Our Airmen and family members have some great ideas about how we can make our base even better,” said Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th Airlift Wing commander. “We are going to have some money to spend, and we want to hear your ideas on how we should spend it.” Airmen and families may email ideas to 86AW.Installation. Excellence@us.af.mil. “We are excited to hear your ideas, because you’ve earned this

money, and we want to give it back to you,” said Rendon. “You live here.

You work here. You’re the experts, so we want to hear from you on how we

can best use this money.” The Commander-in-Chief ’s annual Installation Excellence Award was established in 1985 by former President Ronald Reagan to highlight innovation and creativity by the people who maintain and operate U.S. military installations. Final results are expected this spring. “Because the winner of the competition receives $700,000 and the runner-up receives $400,000, Ramstein will definitely have some well-earned money to improve an already impressive installation,” said August. “We’re confi dent we will be successful when the results are announced,” said August. “Regardless of the outcome, we are already winners. Please tell us how we can help you. We look forward to hearing from you!”

Gate construction for KMC scheduled until August by 86 Airlift Wing Public Affairs Ramstein officials announced the beginning of phased construction at Ramstein’s gates in order to enhance force protection capabilities and to upgrade infrastructure. The initiative began March 11 at Ramstein’s LVIS gate, which will be closed to the general public until the end of the month. Commercial vehicles requiring an inspection will still be permitted to enter the installation at the LVIS gate, but must exit via Ramstein’s east or west gates. Phased construction will then move to nearly every gate for Ramstein, Einsiedlerhof, Kapaun, and Vogelweh

over the next few months. Ramstein officials ask that you stay informed and to anticipate delays. “We know this will have an impact to our personnel, so please stay engaged and plan ahead,” said Col. Kevin Parker, commander of the 86th Civil Engineer Group. “We understand that it can be frustrating, but this construction will significantly enhance our force protection capabilities at our gates.” After upgrades are complete at Ramstein’s LVIS gate, construction will move to Ramstein’s west gate, scheduled for April 1 to May 25. Ramstein’s east gate will receive force protection upgrades beginning June 17 to Aug 23. Ramstein’s west and east gates will not

close during construction, but the number of entry and exit lanes will be reduced, officials said. Officials stress that altering your personal route to the installation and using a gate that is not under construction may minimize delays. Supervisors may also consider staggering report times and work shifts to minimize local impacts. Ramstein personnel can receive updates from www.ramstein.af.mil, Ramstein’s Facebook page, and from information displayed on marquee signs at Ramstein’s entry gates. More information will be shared as phased construction is completed and shifts to a new area. “We appreciate your patience as we work as fast as possible to complete these important enhancements,” said Parker.


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