Kaiserslautern American — June 14, 2019

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LIFESTYLES

PCS blackout dates; HHG shipments at max capacity, Page 3

Exercise Astral Knight 2019 boasts multinational relations, Page 6

New director joins IMCOM-Europe, Page 8

Culinary hike in Heimkirchen, Page 14

June 14, 2019 | Volume 43, Number 23

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Remembering D-Day 75 years later in Picauville by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PICAUVILLE, FRANCE  Ten United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa service members paid respects as they attended a ceremony held to commemorate all service

members that served on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at the U.S. Air Force monument in Picauville, France, June 4. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John B. Williams, HQ USAFEAFAFRICA mobilization assistant to the commander, provided key remarks and personal thoughts as

the ceremony’s guest speaker. “It’s been a lifetime ambition of mine to see the D-Day commemorations here,” said Williams. “This is the first year I’m attending Normandy for D-Day’s anniversary and this year is such a special year as it’s the 75th anniversary. With

D-Day, seeing the terrain where so many U.S. sacrifices were made is a poignant reminder of the cost of our freedom.” Williams went on to speak about the importance of families in See DDAY 75, Page 10

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, fly over a ceremony in Picauville, France, June 4. A formation of four aircraft flew over the ceremony, honoring airborne and aircrew members involved in the invasion of Normandy. Photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh

Ramstein invited to celebrate Installation Excellence win RAMSTEIN

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World’s Best Wing

by Kelly Sanders 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The entire Ramstein community is invited to Donnelly Park on June 18 to celebrate Ramstein’s selection as a 2019 Commander in Chief Installation Excellence award winner. The 86th Force Support Squadron is hosting the event and will offer burgers, hot dogs, drinks,

games, music and more. “Our Airmen, our families, and our community work hard to make Ramstein Air Base a special place to live and work, and it’s the best installation in the world,” said Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander. “This tremendous accomplishment further proves we are truly the World’s Best Wing, and we couldn’t be more proud.”

Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. Due to limited parking, party goers are encouraged to utilize the shuttle service that will run from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. with pick-ups at the KMCC Bus Stop and Northside Chapel. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be relocated to Hangar 3. Stay tuned for updates from the 86th FSS via their Facebook page.


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