Archive for March, 2013

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Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group load cargo as part of an operation conducted Feb. 15 to March 10 in Romania.

435th CRG conducts cargo operations in Romania

by the 435th Air Mobility Squadron

Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group conducted aerial port and command and control of operations in Constanta, Romania, Feb. 15 to March 10, supporting deployment and redeployment of personnel and unit equipment to and from Operation Enduring Freedom.

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KMC Blotter – March 22, 2013

March 12 5:58 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 10:36 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. MARCH 13 1:46 a.m.: An Article 111, drunken driving, was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 11:20 a.m.: An Article 92, failure to obey a lawful order or regulation, […]

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Tech. Sgt. Timothy Ledford, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, attaches night-vision goggles to a helmet Wednesday on Ramstein. Ledford was honored with the aircrew flight equipment NCO of the year award for his accomplishments.

86th OSS Airman exceeds standards, recognized among peers

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The purpose of the NCO of the year award is to acknowledge Air Force military, civilian individuals and units for exceptional performance in the line of duty.

March 22, 2013 ×

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AFAF helps Airmen in times of crisis

by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) is made up of four different organizations: the Air Force Villages, the Air Force Aid Society, the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation and the Air Force Enlisted Village

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Georgia Tintle, 2, checks out the thread selection at the Kaiserslautern Arts and Cultural Center shop.

Colors, music, customer service fill center during grand opening

Story and photos by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Even before the official March 15 opening of the Kaiserslautern Arts and Cultural Center, people at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern were coming out to the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne to shop, said Ed Codina, the center’s director.

March 22, 2013 ×

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German Polizei Corner: Avoid vehicle thefts, break-ins

The German Polizei has been receiving notifications from Americans about vehicle thefts and break-ins. Learn more…

March 22, 2013 ×

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Chief’s Corner: The meaning behind our national anthem

by Chief Master Sgt. Gregory N. Myers
Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe superintendent

What do you think of when you hear our U.S. national anthem? In the military, we have the privilege of hearing our anthem so often that I wonder if people forget the words and what they mean.

March 22, 2013 ×

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Military Matters – March 22, 2013

Most Airmen who fail their fitness assessments fail because they were not ready. Isn’t it surprising that although we are given either six or 12 months to maintain our physical fitness before the next assessment, some of us fail anyway?

March 22, 2013 ×

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New automation process cuts Post-9/11 GI Bill claims processing times by more than half

Courtesy of Veterans Affairs

As part of its ongoing transformation from paper-based to electronic claims processing, the Department of Veterans Affairs has continued to improve the automated payment of benefits for veterans participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill education program.

March 22, 2013 ×

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AFSO21 implements equipment swap

AFSO21 implements equipment swap

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As part of an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, a recent equipment exchange program was implemented from Jan. 25 through Feb. 22.

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