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Blotter

KMC Blotter – June 21, 2013

JUNE 11 9:19 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported on Landstuhl Post. 2 p.m.: Vandalism of private property was reported on Vogelweh. 3:10 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported on autobahn A-6. JUNE 12 7:27 a.m.: Larceny of government and private property was reported […]

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News

Commander discusses values, expectations for Airmen

Commander discusses values, expectations for Airmen

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

I expect our Airmen to hold the Air Force standard and to be professional both on duty and off duty. When you put on the uniform, there’s a certain trust I think the American people give us, and there’s a certain expectation with that.

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Commentary

SAPR Down Day — step up, step in

by Lt. Gen. Tom Jones
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander

In this dangerous world, the last enemy our Airmen need to face is one from within our own Air Force family.
Fostering a professional climate free from sexual assault is every Airman’s responsibility.

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Commentary

For want of a nail

by Lt. Col. Jobie Turner
37th Airlift Squadron commander

This old proverb illustrates how the failure of a simple task — the shoeing of a horse — can have dire consequences for a larger mission: the prosecution of a battle.

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News

Photo illustration by 1st Lt. Kay M. NissenThe 435th Construction Training Squadron military construction flight completed a humanitarian assistance renovation project in the country of Georgia. The nine-member team spent 54 days in country renovating restrooms for a kindergarten. The Airmen installed 25 new sinks and toilets, retiled the rooms, textured and painted the walls, installed new windows and doors, replaced old plumbing, and added water heaters to each room along with newly rewired light fixtures and receptacles.

435th CTS completes humanitarian project

by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Mooney and 1st Lt. Kay Nissen
435th Air Ground Operations Wing

A 435th Construction and Training Squadron engineering team recently completed a humanitarian assistance renovation project in the country of Georgia.

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News

Photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre AllenAirmen from the 86th Medical Group process a simulated chemical decontamination checkpoint station during training Monday on Ramstein. The medical group conducts training on base to test the group’s readiness.

Medical group conducts training

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News

Photo illustration by Lt. Col. Kevin Hettinger
Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Araujo, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, discusses tactics with the Polish AE team May 9 at Plovdiv Air Base, Poland.

Airmen build capability with Polish air force

by 1st Lt. Kay M. Nissen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group continuously train to meet sustainable medical readiness throughout the European theater.

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Sports

Courtesy photoVenture Crew 42 members have fun with adventurous activities such as white water rafting. The next water adventure will be a kayaking and camping trip Aug. 17 and 18.

Venture Crew 42 offers unique opportunities

by Capt. Craig Towlson
435th Air Ground Operations Wing

Living in Europe offers an abundance of opportunities not only to travel, but to test a person’s limits, meet new friends and make a difference. That’s just what K-Town’s Venture Crew 42 is all about.

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Features

Jacobina Kosman, a vendor from the Old Dutch Cheese Company, cuts pieces of fresh gouda for customers to sample.

Shoppers savor international flair at garrison summer bazaar

Story and photos by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Polish pottery, blueberry potpourri, Persian rugs, cast-iron pots, chocolates, candied peanuts and more greeted visitors venturing to the garrison’s annual summer bazaar.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photoVisitors of the herbal market can participate in guided tours to learn about herbs Sunday at Lichtenberg Castle.

Old walls hold herbal secrets

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Visitors of Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel will learn everything about herbs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Under the motto “Herbal secrets at Lichtenberg Castle,” the castle will offer guided tours of the medieval herbal garden, herbal hikes, and lectures and presentations.

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