Archive for October, 2011

News

Executive action creates jobs for veterans

by Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service

President Barack Obama is using executive action to create new jobs for
veterans in support of the American Jobs Act, a senior White House
official said Tuesday during a conference call.

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News

Website promotes cultural awareness education

by Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service

A new Defense Department Internet portal promotes education in cultural differences to support mission readiness.

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News

Kleber clinic reopens as new, improved facility

Kleber clinic reopens as new, improved facility

Story and photos by Mindy Campbell
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

Bill Schweitzer, a retired Army colonel living in the Kaiserslautern
Military Community, knows it isn

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Features

KMCC boasts Air Force’s largest green roof

KMCC boasts Air Force’s largest green roof

The Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein is a great
resource, not only for our local community, but for those stationed at
far flung installations who come to our area for everything it has to
offer. Travelers find all the conveniences of home. Shoppers can visit a
myriad of vendors and find most everything they need under one roof.

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Features

Oktober Fun Fest a success

Oktober Fun Fest a success

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 300 Airmen participated in the full range of competitions during Ramstein

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Features

OTF11: Joint jumpmasters soar in sky with Bulgarian armed forces

OTF11: Joint jumpmasters soar in sky with Bulgarian armed forces

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

A successful personnel drop starts with proper preparation; that can only be accomplished through practice.

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News

AFAFRICA, Rwandan forces share expertise on force protection

AFAFRICA, Rwandan forces share expertise on force protection

by Staff Sgt. Stefanie Torres
17th Air Force Public Affairs

Time is running out and refugees are running out of food. Members of the
Rwandan Defense Force and National Police have gathered together to
develop a plan to fly humanitarian assistance to the affected areas
while protecting their assets from terrorists.

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News

Military Matters

Safety corner Halloween Driving Safety Tips • Drive slowly, and don’t pass stopped vehicles. The driver might be dropping off children. • Avoid distractions by waiting until you’ve stopped to call, text, or surf. • Watch for children darting out from between parked cars. • Watch for children walking on […]

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News

Fall Cleanup

Cleaning of work areas and residences is sometimes neglected due to the busy operating tempo of the KMC.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

OCT. 18 3:15 p.m.: An assault was reported on Vogelweh between two individuals. Investigation revealed there was a verbal altercation which turned physical when they entered a mutual struggle. No injuries were reported by individuals. 4 p.m.: An indecent exposure was reported in Kaiserslautern. Investigation revealed an Army sergeant was […]

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