Archive for May, 2014

Health

Insanity fitness instructor Renee Grande participates in Zumba class with her daughter, Madeline, April 21 at the Vogelweh Crossroads Skating Rink. The class welcomes both young children and their parents.

Military spouses increase resiliency through Zumba

by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

After giving birth to two children, Cheryl Cubol needed to lose some baby weight. Like some moms, she was OK with her appearance but noticed her weight gain affected quality
time with her children.

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News

Fight continues against sexual assault

by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Though Sexual Assault Awareness Month is over, the fight against sexual assault cases in the military is still in full swing.

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Features

Snow equipment sits neatly organized on Ramstein as it awaits inspection. The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron works all summer to make sure the snow equipment is in prime condition for winter.

86th VRS keeps AF mobile

Story and photos by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Though the weather outside is warming up, the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron is always ready for winter.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – May 2, 2014

APRIL 22 9:54 a.m.: Larceny and damage of government property was reported on Ramstein. 10:25 a.m.: The reckless operation of a vehicle was reported on Vogelweh. 2:33 p.m.: An assault was reported on Ramstein. 2:35 p.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Donsieders. 5:23 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Heilbronn. APRIL […]

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News

Amanda Reuter (left) speaks with Spc. Miguel Ramos, chaplain’s assistant with the 7th Civil Support Command, about the possibility of becoming a chaplain’s assistant in the Army when the 7th CSC hosted the U.S. Army Reserve birthday celebration April 23 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court.

7th CSC hosts 106th USAR birthday celebration

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

The U.S. Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command hosted a ceremony April 23 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court to recognize and celebrate the U.S. Army Reserve’s 106th birthday.

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News

AF top Airman gives insight to budget decisions

by Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe
Air Force Public Affairs Agency Operating Location-P

“The demand for what the Air Force provides is on the rise; unfortunately, the supply is going in the other direction,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III.

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Commentary

Recycling and waste segregation

by Lt. Col. Tiffany Warnke
86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

On April 22, Earth Day was recognized by more than a billion people in 192 countries. First celebrated in 1970, it is designed as a day to honor the Earth and bring attention to environmental issues.

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News

92nd MP Co. named Army’s best

by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed
18th Military Police Public Affairs, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

One of the 18th Military Police companies was deemed the best MP company in the Department of the Army.

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News

Maj. Gen. Jim Keffer (right), U.S. Cyber Command chief of staff, speaks at his father’s retirement ceremony April 25 on Ramstein. Robert Keffer retired after serving 57 years of U.S. service. Until his retirement, Robert Keffer had been the plans, programs and resources chief to the 86th Communications Squadron, the largest communications squadron within the U.S. Air Force. He supported a major command, one numbered Air Force, three wings and 125 associated units.

Man celebrates 57 years of US service

Story and photos by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A retirement ceremony was held April 25 to honor Robert Keffer, a man who gave 57 years of service to the United States.

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