Archive for December, 2017

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — Dec. 1

Nov. 13 8:01 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries in Landstuhl 11:10 a.m.: Theft of an unsecured motor vehicle in Siegelbach 1:14 p.m.: Operating an unregistered/uninsured vehicle, operating a vehicle without a USAREUR license and larceny in Ramstein-Miesenbach 5:24 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic collision on Rhine […]

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News

Take Note — Dec. 1, 2017

New office hours Starting Monday, customer hours of the Furnishings Management Section will be as follows: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays. Estate Claims Anyone having claims on or obligations to the estate of Senior Airman Edward Hidbrader, assigned to the […]

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News

USO, military leaders thank KMC

USO, military leaders thank KMC

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Leaders from the Army and Air Force joined forces with the United Service Organizations to thank military members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community with an event Nov. 18 on Vogelweh Military Complex.

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Features

Shoplifting steals joy from holidays

Shoplifting steals joy from holidays

Story and photos by Mary Davis 
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office

Three University of California Los Angeles basketball players were caught shoplifting designer sunglasses in China last month, which caused an international incident. More than 5,000 miles away, local stores in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are experiencing the same thing – merchandise loss due to shoplifting.

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Features

Customs shopping guide for the holidays

by Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command Customs and Border Clearance Agency Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany — Some people are just not good at buying the right gifts. While this is normally a matter of taste, people new to Europe should note that many items available in Europe may seem like good Christmas presents but violate U.S. import rules. Some products are banned from […]

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News

French students tour Ramstein Air Base

French students tour Ramstein Air Base

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News

3D Month: Sobering facts about impaired driving

3D Month: Sobering facts about impaired driving

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

Many people celebrate the holiday season at Christmas markets, local festivals and parties, but driving to or from these festivities can be dangerous because of impaired drivers.

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Features

Ramstein leadership joins Airmen,  celebrates Thanksgiving

Ramstein leadership joins Airmen, celebrates Thanksgiving

by Staff Sgt. Tory Patterson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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News

The Angel Tree:  Giving back to the community

The Angel Tree: Giving back to the community

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community First Sergeant’s Council kicked off the annual Angel Tree event at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 14. The Angel Tree is an American custom where people can take an angel off a displayed Christmas tree and give monetary donations […]

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Health

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Although suicide and suicidal attempts don’t happen as frequently over the holidays, learn about the available resources to provide help just in case. Servicemembers, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at www.MilitaryCrisisLine.net or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Suicide myths and facts over the holidays

by Mary Ann Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Installation Management Command Directorate

With the joy of the holiday season right around the corner, should people be worried about suicide? Definitely, because suicide awareness and prevention are topics people should be concerned about year-round, said Yancy Chandler, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Suicide Prevention Program manager.

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