Archive for November, 2013

Lifestyle

Courtesy photoPlacing trash next to glass containers and containers for old clothes, like here in Eulenbis, is illegal. Remember to dispose of trash properly.

The right way to dispose of bulk trash, other waste

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents in Kaiserslautern County and the City of Kaiserslautern have specific dates for waste pickup. Usually, residents receive booklets listing pickup dates and tips for trash disposal.

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Features

Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartAirmen listen to advice from Maj. Tonya Mial, 86th Medical Group health care integrator, at the Caring for People Forum Nov. 7 on Ramstein. Members collaborated in groups to identify issues and come up with potential solutions for use by Ramstein. Key issues from the forum will be compiled and sent to Air force leaders for review and action.

Caring for People Forum

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Health

Innovative procedure helps routine patients, athletes

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

An innovative therapy is now being practiced at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center that helps recreational athletes as well as athletes competing at the highest levels.

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Schools

Sgt. 1st Class Justin D. Puls, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s senior retention operations NCO, discusses his military background with a Kaiserslautern High School student at the mentorship program orientation Nov. 6 on Vogelweh Military Complex.

Soldiers bring ‘First in Support’ attitude to KHS mentorship program

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

Most Soldiers learn the ways of leadership from a very early stage in their military career. They are taught to use their experience, education and abilities to mentor younger Soldiers and accomplish the mission. Some Soldiers in the Kaiserslautern area will use the same qualities to mentor high school students.

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Features

First Lt. Adrianna Perez, 86th Comptroller Squadron deputy budget officer, prepares the day’s itinerary Nov. 12 on Ramstein. Perez ensures squadrons spend within the guidelines of the Air Force Instruction and maintain financial accountability within the wing.

What do you do for a living?

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Ramstein, 1st Lt. Adrianna Perez, 86th Comptroller Squadron deputy budget officer, has a duty that directly affects Airmen twice a month. I interviewed her to see what she does and how she does it.

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Features

Photo by Airman Dymekre AllenStand-up comedian Adam Hunter performs his routine during the Adam Hunter and friends comedy tour Nov. 7 on Ramstein. The Department of Defense’s Armed Forces Entertainment hosted a live comedy show for military members, civilians and dependents in the KMC.

Comedy tour visits Ramstein

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News

Drinking and driving: no second chances

Drinking and driving: no second chances

by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

German law prohibits people under the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with any alcohol in their system, and people older than 21 can’t have more than .05 percent in their system under normal circumstances and .03 percent if involved in traffic offenses or accidents.

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News

German Polizei Corner

Residential burglaries Burglaries do not only happen in winter. The amount of burglaries rises during the dark season, since darkness protects perpetrators. While the total amount of burglaries into apartments in Kaiserslautern increased by 33.2 percent in 2012, the number of burglaries during the day (between 6 a.m. and 9 […]

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News

A visitor at the Remembrance Room during opening day looks at some of the 92 photos displayed on the walls.

Remembrance Room honors Soldiers, families

Story and photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

One of the most important responsibilities the Army has is to remember and continue to support the families of Soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Baumholder has taken this responsibility to heart and created a Remembrance Room that serves to honor and remember Baumholder Soldiers who have given their lives for their country and their surviving family members.

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News

Photo by Spc. Iesha HowardMaj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, renders a salute to the 21st TSC Color Guard during the 21st TSC’s Veterans Day observance held Nov. 7 on the Panzer Kaserne parade field. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is observed annually on Nov. 11 and honors all who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces. Veterans Day also coincides with other nations’ observances commemorating the end of hostilities during World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

21st TSC honors veterans during ceremony

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