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Fiscal year 2013 budget comes to an end
The Airmen of the 86th Comptroller Squadron concluded the end-of-year close out of the fiscal year Monday by obligating 100 percent of the budget assigned to their account.
Archive for October, 2013
News
Money matters: rethinking the way we spend
In today’s fiscal climate, the decisions made by those who plan and make purchases have a profound effect on the mission. While it may be tempting for resource advisors, government purchase card approving officials and card holders to continue budgeting as they have in past years, managers need to look […]
News
Putting the heat on kitchen fires
How many times have you started dinner and ran upstairs to do a load of laundry or darted out of the kitchen to take a phone call — all while leaving your pots and pans to cook on a hot stove unattended?
Klaus Kueppers, fire protection inspector and acting assistant chief for the garrison’s Fire Prevention program, said these simple scenarios are all too common in many kitchens.
News
Take time in October for fire prevention
The KMC fire and emergency services will be out and about Sunday through Oct. 12 to focus on the 2013 Fire Prevention Week theme to prevent kitchen fires.
Features
LRS: Developing force multipliers
The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron houses the Fuels, Deployment and Distribution and Material Maintenance flights.
Health
New flu vaccine offers triple protection
Each year, flu season affects millions of men, women and children. Flu season usually begins in October, so now is a great time to protect yourself and your family from the flu by getting vaccinated. The flu shot is easy to get and inexpensive — often free — for TRICARE beneficiaries, and this year, the flu vaccine offers even more protection.
Blotter
KMC Blotter – Oct. 4, 2013
SEPT. 25 7:09 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Spesbach. 8:40 a.m.: A patrol response and suicidal ideation was reported on Ramstein. 12:40 p.m.: Fraud was reported at an unknown location. 3:45 p.m.: Vandalism was reported in Otterberg. 6:08 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. SEPT. 26 8:13 a.m.: […]
News
Lights out: KMC energy bill shocking
With winter on the way, the use of heaters are sure to rise along with the bill, but few can compare to Ramstein’s energy bill of nearly $3 million each month.
Commentary
Training for the mission: Failure is not an option
It’s 2 a.m., and you’ve been called in to work. As you arrive, you notice flashing lights and yellow tape blocking the entrance. Wiping the crust from the corner of your eyes, a young agent begins filling you in on the situation. Though he tells you what you are there for, nothing prepares you for what happens next.
