Archive for April, 2013

Features

Why so blue? History of Air Force service uniform

Why so blue? History of Air Force service uniform

The Air Force service dress worn today has gone through many changes over the years. Originally, members of the Air Force were allowed to wear the olive green uniform of the Army Air Force until June 30, 1952.

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News

Service members from the KMC examine items from one of the many informational booths at the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention Stand Down April 3 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

KMC takes stand against sexual assault, harassment

Story and photo byStaff Sgt. John Zumer
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

Service members across the greater KMC know much work remains to be done before the lingering problems of sexual assault and sexual harassment are wiped out. A weeklong series of public awareness events pledged to help curb the unacceptable behaviors culminated in a community-wide event at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, April 3.

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Sports

Take a hike: Volksmarching in the KMC

Check out these great volksmarching (hiking) trips and events for the Kaiserslautern Military Community from now until the end of June in Germany.

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Health

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Live healthier, cut your salt intake

The Institute of Medicine reports the majority of the sodium we eat (75 percent) is added to commercial foods during processing or restaurant foods during preparation. Only 25 percent occurs naturally or is added at the table or in cooking.

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News

Where is your ID card?

Courtesy of 86th Security Forces Squadron

How many times have you driven up to the gate at Ramstein, frustrated when you realized you had forgotten your Department of Defense or base ID card either at home or in your office?

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News

IDS program keeps Airmen resilient

by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Integrated Delivery System is a program that was created in response to the Fort Hood, Texas incident to provide a one-stop shop to the community, family and individual support and resiliency programs.

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News

Now is time to be more vigilant in your neighborhoods

by Freddy Munoz
13th Field Investigations Squadron investigator

To help you have a safe and enjoyable summer, Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Joint Force Protection Team hopes you keep the following safety tips in mind…

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Schools

KHS FBLA competes strongly at conference

KHS FBLA competes strongly at conference

The Kaiserslautern High School FBLA chapter attended the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe FBLA Student Leadership Conference March 26 to 29 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

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Features

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Service members need to consider their career and their future before getting a tattoo. Tatoos are not only expensive but can be very painful. It is reported that 17 percent of Americans regret getting a tattoo and 11 percent have or will get a tatoo removed.

The painful facts about tattoos

The tattoo policy has been the subject of significant attention in the last several months, but tattoos are still authorized for service members provided they are not on the neck or face and are not degrading, racially charged or offensive. Learn more about tattoo safety and military regulations.

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Features

Baumholder community readies for Buc Night

by Ingrid Sparks and Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
Buc Night publicity and U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

Buc Night celebrates its 22nd birthday May 3. That’s how many years the high school’s annual scholarship fundraiser has been helping seniors with their college expenses.

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