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Simulator keeps JTACs ready

Simulator keeps JTACs ready

by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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(Left) Installation Management Command-Europe Director Michael Formica and (far right) IMCOM-Europe Command Sgt. Maj. Ulysses D. Rayford congratulate the NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Jeremy Lucena from U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, and IMCOM-Europe Soldier of the Year Spc. Nicholas N. Kernen from USAG Ansbach, at the 2018 IMCOM-Europe Best Warrior Competition ceremony, March 14.  Photo by Otis Toussaint

IMCOM-Europe names Best Warrior winners

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

Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe announced its 2018 Best Warrior and Soldier of the Year today during a ceremony at the Wagon Wheel Theater, Baumholder, March 14.

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Auf Wiedersehen Kaiserslautern Military Community!

by Staff Sergeant Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office

Whenever a service member receives orders for a permanent change of station, many emotions may be running through their head: joy, sadness, anxiousness, or surprise. Whatever the case, the process for leaving the currently assigned base is usually filled with stress and confusion.

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Shipping your goods outbound

Shipping your goods outbound

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It’s time to pack up boxes and send your belongings to your next home. To do this, there are two services that you will need to set up; household goods and unaccompanied baggage.

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PCSing with your POV

by Airman 1st Class  Alexis C. Schultz
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A permanent change of station from the Kaiserslautern Military Community can cause stress, especially with a privately owned vehicle. Follow these guidelines to successfully turn in your POV for shipment.

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How to transfer schools during a PCS

by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

People making a permanent change of station have a long list of things to check before they move to their next base. This list gets even longer for those who have kids in school.

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Clearing housing on and off base

Clearing housing on and off base

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Now that you have shipped all of your belongings, you will need to clear housing and move into temporary lodging. Whether you live on or off base, the steps provided will guide you to make your outbound processing a smooth […]

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PCSing? Not before turning in your VAT forms!

PCSing? Not before turning in your VAT forms!

Story and photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Are you leaving Germany to move to your next duty station? Don’t forget to settle your business, especially when it comes to tax relief.

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PCSing with your Pet

PCSing with your Pet

by Airman 1st Class Alexis C. Schultz
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Planning and preparing are essential when traveling with your pets. It is important to follow specific guidelines from airlines and veterinarians when making a permanent change of station from the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

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Day of departure

Day of departure

by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Outprocessing from an overseas assignment is known for being a complicated process, but service members can finally take a breather once they wake up on that final day-of-departure morning. Though the day of departure may be a day to relax, for some, the day can quickly turn into one of […]

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