Archive for August, 2013

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773rd CST participates in driver’s safety training

773rd CST participates in driver’s safety training

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jason G. Weber
221st Public Affairs Detachment

As part of the 7th Civil Support Command’s safety office accident prevention campaign, members of the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th CSC, participated in a drivers’ improvement training course, instructed by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobile-Club, Aug. 6.

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How can line of duty benefits affect you?

by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A line of duty determination is an administrative tool for determining a member’s duty status at the time of an injury, illness, disability or death.

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SERE members keep aircrew on their toes

SERE members keep aircrew on their toes

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

Aircrew members participated in survival, evasion, resistance and escape training Aug. 13 on Ramstein to refine their survival tactics and hone readiness capabilities.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Aug. 30, 2013

Complied by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

AUG. 20 8:08 a.m.: A patrol response and narcotics incident was reported on Ramstein. 5:16 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. AUG. 21 6:34 p.m.: Communication of a threat was reported on Ramstein and in Otterbach.   AUG. 22 1:59 p.m.: A major traffic accident […]

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RACS emphasizes partnerships

RACS emphasizes partnerships

by Capt. Reba Good
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

As the 2013 Regional African Air Chiefs Conference came to a close here Aug. 22, some of the U.S. and African leaders in attendance shared their thoughts on the event.

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‘First in Support’ CG  discusses cutbacks, future at town hall

‘First in Support’ CG discusses cutbacks, future at town hall

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, hosted a town hall for Department of the Army civilians and local national employees Aug. 21 at the Galaxy Theater on Vogelweh Military Complex.

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Welfare bazaar approaching: time for charity, volunteerism

by Glenda Young
2013 Ramstein Welfare Bazaar chairwoman

Ever wish you could be part of an event that’s so big, it’s the only event of its kind in the world? In other words, would you like to have the world at your doorstep?

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Surgical technicians compete

Surgical technicians compete

Story and photos by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 86th Medical Group held a friendly competition between the group’s superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Kendrick, and Airman 1st Class Kathryn Presser, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician, Aug. 23 on Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

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Photo by Dijon Rolle
Claudia Nallely Agres, a member of the female singing group Shining Diamonds, performs for the audience during the garrison’s annual Women’s Equality Day luncheon Monday.

Paving the way for history

by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Glossy black and white photos of Geraldine Ferraro, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and others greeted attendees at the garrison’s Women’s Equality Day luncheon Monday at Armstrong’s Club.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander talks challenges, change

USAFE-AFAFRICA commander talks challenges, change

by 1st Lt. Marie Denson
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Gen. Frank Gorenc shared his enthusiasm for becoming the new U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander and spoke about challenges the command faces and how to overcome them in an interview Aug. 16 on Ramstein.

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