Archive for February, 2009

News

AER sets record for assistance

Headquarters, Army Emergency Relief announced a record year in
providing emergency financial and educational assistance to Soldiers
and their families in 2008.

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News

Senior enlisted advisers hold

Senior enlisted advisers hold


435th Air Base Wing Commander

Senior enlisted advisers from all over U.S. Army Europe and Seventh
Army gathered Jan. 27 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center,
Daenner Kaserne, for a Senior NCO Forum.

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News

Nurse commissioning program seeks

Air Force Personnel Center officials will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 4 to 8 to select candidates for fall 2009 and spring 2010 semester start dates. The program offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in a high-need academic major. NECP students […]

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News

USAFE firefighters train to rescue

USAFE firefighters train to rescue

by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Sounds of twisting medal and shattering glass rang out as firefighters
from around U.S. Air Forces in Europe trained to be a part of an elite
rescue squad at their respective duty stations.

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News

IMCOM-Europe names top journalists: local journalist wins first place

Installation Management Command-Europe has announced Christine June, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, as one of its region-level winners for the 2008 Army Keith L. Ware Journalism Awards. Ms. June won first place in the categories of commentary and photojournalism. The Keith L. Ware competition recognizes the journalistic excellence of Army military […]

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Features

The first real tactical airlifter

The first real tactical airlifter

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

Early in World War II, it was clear that the United States Army Air
Force needed a really efficient tactical airlift aircraft

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News

Town hall reveals Army programs in the KMC

Town hall reveals Army programs in the KMC

Story and photo by Christine June
USAG Kaiserslautern

After attending the town hall meeting Jan. 29 at the Kaiserslautern
Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne, one KMC resident says she
now knows about pilot youth programs and initiatives that are soon to
begin.

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News

Polizei reminds drivers to be prepared for winter driving

Polizei reminds drivers to be prepared for winter driving

As winter continues to bring cold temperatures, snow and ice, local
Polizei would like to offer a friendly reminder about things to
consider when driving in these conditions.

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Commentary

Applause for positive students,

by Heather Robinson
USAG Kaiserslautern Employee Assistance Coordinator

Have you ever heard the comment,

February 6, 2009 ×

News

Fire prevention, safety a top priority

Fire prevention, safety a top priority

by Tech. Sgt. Katherine Berndt
52nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Steps to prevent cooking-related fires

February 5, 2009 ×
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