Archive for December, 2011

Blotter

KMC Blotter

NOV. 29 5 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. Investigation revealed a motorist struck a pedestrian due to improper crossing by the pedestrian.  The pedestrian had two broken ribs and a broken left collar bone. No drugs or alcohol were involved. NOV. 30 11 a.m.: […]

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News

TSC-K displays training resources

TSC-K displays training resources

Story and photo by Spc. Iesha Howard
21st TSC Public Affairs

In an effort to educate service members in the KMC and to make them more
aware of the training resources available to them, the Training Support
Center Kaiserslautern held an open house Nov. 21 on Panzer Kaserne in
Kaiserslautern.

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News

ACS hosts holiday toy drive

ACS hosts holiday toy drive

Story and photo by Sarahjane Phillips
Army Community Service

Being stationed in Europe comes with many opportunities, but it also
brings unrealized hardships.  Army Community Service strives to make
sure every member of the community, no matter how small, is taken care
of, especially during the holiday season. 

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News

Combat comm team vital in Eager Tiger success

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

Several service members from Jordan, Turkey and the U.S. participated in
a 25-day tactical air exercise competition Oct. 18 to Nov. 1 in
Southwest Asia, featuring F-16s from each respective country.

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Commentary

The art of followership

by Lt. Col. Jarrett Purdue
86th Civil Engineering Squadron

Numerous essays have been written on leadership, including many featured
in this corner of the KA over the years. Much less, however, is written
about followership.

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News

CFC-O deadline extended to Thursday

Each fall, Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel
demonstrate their generosity by making contributions through the
Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas.

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Lifestyle

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents

To have your baby’s birth announcement published in the next Kaiserslautern American, send your baby’s name; time, date and place of birth; height and weight; parents’ names and ranks; the names of any siblings; and where you’re stationed in an e-mail to editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “birth announcement” written in the subject […]

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Lifestyle

Santa’s Back in Town

Santa’s Back in Town

Story and photo by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Tuesday, Germans will observe

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News

21st TSC commander visits Team Ramstein

21st TSC commander visits Team Ramstein

by Senior Airman Katherine Holt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Army Brig. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, 21st Theater Sustainment Command
commander, had the opportunity to visit and learn about Team Ramstein
Nov. 23.

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Sports

Take a Hike: A Guide to Volksmarching in Your Area

by Donald Seltzer
Contributing writer

Volksmarching Notes » Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an e-mail to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting started.” » The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2012, is now available for €2.50 in the start hall at most events. This useful booklet lists dates, locations, points of contact […]

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Rates provided courtesy Community Bank