Archive for October, 2017

Blotter, News

Blotter — Oct. 13, 2017

Editor’s note: The purpose of the weekly blotter is to deliver a chronological listing of criminal activity in the KMC. The information contained in the blotter is not indicative of crime trends or the targeting of service members or their dependents. The location and nature of the entries is dependent […]

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News

Take Note — Oct. 13, 2017

Current off-limits list U.S. Forces personnel are prohibited from entering establishments or conducting business with the below firms, individuals, and organizations, except as required by official business. U.S. Forces military members who violate this prohibition are subject to punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Civilians are cautioned these […]

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Features

76th AS flight attendant leads innovation across USAFE

76th AS flight attendant leads innovation across USAFE

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Flying into a foreign country has its challenges. On top of the task of preparing meals for distinguished visitors and crew members, U.S. Air Force flight attendants were also responsible for carrying American currency. Because of one flight attendant’s efforts, a new system was developed and implemented to help save flight attendants from a pricey burden.

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News

KMC spouse strengthens community ties; honored for German-American contributions

KMC spouse strengthens community ties; honored for German-American contributions

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. J. Smith
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A Kaiserslautern Military Com-munity spouse was honored for her contributions to local German and American communities by the Atlantic Academy, Sept. 30, during German-American Day 2017 in Ramstein-Miesenbach. Sugin Musgrave, Ramstein Military Spouse of the Year in 2014 and 2016, contributes her time and knowledge to support U.S. families who […]

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Features, Lifestyle

Staff Sgt. Joshua Montambeault, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron food safety non-commissioned officer in charge, dedicates hours of his time on stage as a local actor in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Montambeault started acting at 15 years old when he was first stationed in Germany as an Army dependent. Since then, he has been awarded the 2015 Best Military Performance in a Play for his performance in “12 Angry Men,” as part of the Topper awards.

The show must go on

Story and photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Butterflies begin to invade their stomachs as they step foot on the battered floor. The smell of painted wood fills their nose and the heat of the spotlight touches their skin like a tanning bed. A geyser of adrenaline shoots through their body increasing their heart rate to an all-time high. The show is about to start and the actors and actresses can’t help but feel nervous, except for one individual among them.

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News

7th MSC Soldiers join international partners in NATO exercise

7th MSC Soldiers join international partners in NATO exercise

Story and photos by Capt. Jeku Arce
221st Public Affairs Detachment

TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from 7th Mission Support Command participated in “Bosna I Hercegovina 2017” consequence management exercise led by NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre, Sept. 24 to 29. Soldiers from 773rd Civil Support Team, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, and Medical Support Unit-Europe represented […]

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News

Keystone Club Adviser Ryan Flynn (Center) assists members with several events to enhance their leadership abilities. This year, the club achieved their Legacy Keystone Charter, which is the highest Keystone level in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  — Photo by Mary Ann Davis

Wetzel teens earn highest Keystone Club level

by Mary Ann Davis U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

WETZEL KASERNE, Germany — Wetzel Keystone Club members demonstrated outstanding leadership and character during several community-enhancing events throughout the year, earning them the Legacy Keystone Charter, which is the top level in Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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Features

Burning the midnight oil to make every dollar count

by 2nd Lt. Alicia Binggeli
700th Contracting Squadron

For many Airmen, the end of the fiscal year doesn’t mean much. For the 700th Contracting Squadron, and our close partners in the financial community, it’s game seven of the World Series. We’ve put in the ground work all year, had some smaller victories here and there, maybe a few […]

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Health

Flu vaccines available now

Flu vaccines available now

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? — Oct. 13, 2017

Was ist los? — Oct. 13, 2017

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

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