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Airlifter of the Week: 37 AS Airman receives honor, Page 3
Ramstein Community Center holds monthly spouses tour, Page 5
Mother’s Day, Page 7
Ramstein boys, girls sweep Vilseck; Royals boys up record to 10-0, Pages 16 & 17
May 10, 2019 | Volume 43, Number 18
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Ramstein concludes first combined Mudder, CLEAR Challenge
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kaislie Duffy, 86th Airlift Wing deputy sexual assault response coordinator, speaks to Ramstein Mudder CLEAR Challenge attendees on Ramstein Air Base, May 2. Duffy spoke on the importance of sexual assault awareness.
by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Kaiserslautern Military Community members concluded the first combined Ramstein Mudder and Courage, Leadership, Education, Advocate, and Respect Challenge event on Ramstein Air Base, May 2. The event gathered over 100 volunteers and 57 five-member teams to run and facilitate the 18-obstacle course spanning 2.5 miles. In the past years, the Ramstein Mudder was designed to help build more resilient Airmen, focusing on mental, physical, social, and spiritual health, the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. “This is our 5th year holding the Mudless Mudder and Ramstein Mudder, but this is the first time for the Ramstein Mudder CLEAR See MUDDER, Page 2
KMC Passport Outreach Day by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Passport Outreach Day is scheduled for May 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at building 2402 on Ramstein Air Base. Walk-in services are available to accept tourist passport applications and to answer questions related to social security and immigrant visas. The new electronic consular report of birth abroad (E-CRBA) will be processed by appointment only. Applications must be submitted online no later than May 3 for adjudication. On-site passport photo support will not be available; please obtain photos prior to the event. The Ramstein and Kaiserslautern Passport Offices will be closed May 15 and reopen on May 16 in order to fully support the event.
Air Force personnel: To complete your passport and E-CRBA applications, please use the appropriate checklists at: http://www.ramstein.af.mil/ About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/ Article/303618/passports-id-cards Army personnel: To complete your passport and E-CRBA applications, please use the appropriate checklists at: https://home.army.mil/rheinland-pfalz/ index.php/about/directorates-supportoffices/directorate-human-resourcesdhr/passport-and-sofa-services Questions? Please send an email to your servicing Passport Office. Ramstein: 786fss.passports@us.af.mil Kaiserslautern: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz. id-europe.mbx.usag-r-p-passport@mail.mil
Representatives with the Hawaii State Department assist customers during a Passport Fair at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Post Office, March 10. Applicants were able to purchase new or renewed passports in an expedited event with support from the United States Postal Service and State Department. Photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres