Archive for August, 2011

News

Senior Army leader visits air defense Soldiers in Kaiserslautern

Senior Army leader visits air defense Soldiers in Kaiserslautern

Story and photo by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Air defense Soldiers at Rhine Ordnance Barracks had the opportunity to
show their latest hardware to Secretary of the Army John McHugh during
his visit Tuesday to U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.

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News

Preparation underway for Jump Week 2011

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Preparation is underway for Jump Week 2011 as the 435th Air Ground
Operations Wing prepares for the arrival of more than 250 static line
parachutists plus some high altitude, low opening parachutists Sunday.

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News

New service contract oversight measures

The Air Force recently announced a major change in its Quality Assurance
Program and the proficiency levels of individuals who oversee
contractors performing services for the government. 

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News

21st TSC provides food, fuel in Rapid Trident 11

21st TSC provides food, fuel in Rapid Trident 11

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
21st TSC Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command provided logistical
support to the U.S. Army in Europe-led multi-national exercise Rapid
Trident 11, which was held  here July 25 at the International
Peacekeeping and Security Center.

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News

Military Matters

Housing corner Base Housing residents: It’s your responsibility Mulched areas have been overrun with weeds, shrubs/bushes have not been touched, weeds are sprouting through sidewalk cracks, lawns are overgrown with weeds, lawns require mowing, and your backyard is strewn with toys and debris. To make things worse, you’ve ignored the […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

JULY 26 7:17 p.m.: An Airman reported damage and theft of his private property after someone took property from his vehicle and broke the door handle of his car. There are no known suspects or witnesses at this time. JULY 27 1:48 a.m.: Polizei stopped a Soldier for a routine […]

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News

A&FRC sponsors class to help save money

by Elizabeth Kennedy
86th Force Support Squadron

The Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center is offering a new
class for Airmen and families wanting to save money. The first Extreme
Couponing

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News

KMCC energy initiatives to save $15M

by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Kaiserslautern Military Community Center recently started Phase II
of a cost-saving energy initiative that will save at least $15 million
over the course of the building

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Commentary

Change Happens

by Col. Joycelyn Elaiho
86th Medical Group commander

The U.S. military is known as the best military in the world. The
service I joined years ago looks a lot different from the one we have
today.

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News

21st TSC transports equipment for deploying unit

21st TSC transports equipment for deploying unit

Story and photos by Sgt. Frank Sanchez III
21st TSC Public Affairs

The swoosh of the hydraulics on the K-loaders and the directives being
shouted by the movement specialists were the only sounds heard here as
containers were loaded onto a Boeing 747 cargo plane headed for
Afghanistan recently. 

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