Archive for December, 2012

Features

Bringing up the Gulfstream

Bringing up the Gulfstream

Responding to a malfunctioning jack, the crashed, damaged and
disabled aircraft recovery team executes an extremely sensitive
procedure in order to avoid potential damage to one of seven C-20
Gulfstream aircraft in the Air Force.

December 21, 2012 ×

Features

New Year’s resolutions for the KMC

by Heidi Porter
86th Mission Support Group

As the community misconduct specialist, I deal with many problems
service members face that could be easily resolved by being careful and
using common sense.

December 21, 2012 ×

News

Chief’s Corner: In your time

by Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Dunbar
786th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent

Just in case you woke up this morning and had reservations about the
magnitude of your contributions, let me highlight a few things for you.

December 21, 2012 ×

Features

Garrison employee takes top honor

Garrison employee takes top honor

by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

An employee of the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern was recently named
the recipient of the 2011 Installation Management Command Stalwart
Award, presented annually to an employee who represents

December 21, 2012 ×

News

Navy program arrives at Sembach Kaserne

Navy program arrives at Sembach Kaserne

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

The U.S. Navy has opened a Warrior Transition Program at U.S. Army
Garrison Kaiserslautern, a step that leaders say will continue to
support Sailors returning to naval duties after serving ashore in combat
zones.

December 21, 2012 ×

News

New mandate requires electronic pay

New mandate requires electronic pay

by 2nd Lt. Kay M. Nissen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Electronic funds transfer for military pay will be mandatory for all
service members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians beginning
March 1, according to the U.S. Department of Treasury.

December 21, 2012 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter

DEC. 11 8:29 a.m.: A fleeing the scene was reported in Queidersbach. Investigation revealed the accident was caused due to excessive speed for road conditions. The driver then left the scene without notifying proper authorities. 10:05 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Gerhardsbrunn. The accident was caused due […]

December 21, 2012 ×

News

AF leaders issue holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.
Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy sent
the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:

December 21, 2012 ×

Commentary

Every Airman a Sensor

by Gen. Philip M. Breedlove
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander

I would like to have a few moments of your time to tell you something of
great concern to me. I have had the privilege of serving in the Air
Force for 35 years and there is nothing more important to me as your
commander than your safety and your welfare.

December 21, 2012 ×

Commentary

Avoiding the quick fix, embracing satisfying work

by Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Dunbar
786th Civil Engineer Squadron

Some folks say they would like a peaceful and stress-free life where
everything comes together as planned. No surprises and no uncertainty
would be just fine. Not having any responsibility or having to face any
consequences would be OK, too.

December 21, 2012 ×
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