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Properly addressing mail destined for military post office

Properly addressing mail destined for military post office

by Lionel Rivera
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A6 Postal Operations Branch

One of our closest and strongest ties to home is the mail. Whether it’s birthday cards from Grandma, holiday presents, bills, special online orders, or cookies from Mom, the mail touches each of us every day.  Fortunately, mail service is relatively quick and efficient despite being overseas. However, family members and mailers back home need to know a few important pointers about mailing to an overseas APO or FPO. 

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Understanding the Air Force enlisted evaluation board process

by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force promotion system promotes the most fully-qualified noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers based on the quality of their records and other weighted factors, while recognizing an individual Airman’s potential for advancement to the next rank. Enlisted evaluation board panels consider more than […]

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Buying, selling used cars in Germany

by Joerg Moddelmog
Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center

Are you thinking about buying a used car downtown, or are you about to sell your car to a fellow service member? Then you might be interested to know that in both cases, the sale and purchase is subject to German law. Therefore, it is good to know what host […]

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Home-away-from-home at Club 7

Home-away-from-home at Club 7

Story and photos by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Squadron Public Affairs

Airman 1st Class Amaya Wollaston, 86th Communications Squadron cyber vulnerability management technician, sat on the couch with her friend at Club 7 and talked as they looked through a binder full of movies. After picking a flick they kicked back, snacked and enjoyed a day much like the ones Wollaston […]

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720 EOD wins Team of the Year

720 EOD wins Team of the Year

by Sgt. DJ Borden
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office

Members of the 702nd and 720th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Com-panies competed for the U.S. Army Europe Team of the Year at the training area in Baumholder, June 4-9.

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Seven years later, Heston returns to 361st Civil Affairs Brigade as new commander

Seven years later, Heston returns to 361st Civil Affairs Brigade as new commander

by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe
7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs Office

Something old is new again at the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade.

Col. Bradley A. Heston, a former 361 CAB operations officer, took command of the unit from Col. John T. Novak during a Sunday morning ceremony on Daenner Kaserne. He was in his previous position seven years ago when the brigade activated at its current location.

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Cloudy with a chance of victory: Weather Airmen keep eyes on the sky

Cloudy with a chance of victory: Weather Airmen keep eyes on the sky

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

WIESBADEN — Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese general who authored “The Art of War,” once wrote, “know the land, know the weather, your victory will then be total.”

This is why the Air Force invests plenty of time and money into training certain Airmen to watch for anything happening in the atmosphere.

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Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America bow their heads in respect during the invocation at a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony June 14 on Ramstein.

Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America bow their heads in respect during the invocation at a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony June 14 on Ramstein.

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Was ist los? — June 23, 2017

Was ist los? — June 23, 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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Mark your Calendar — June 23, 2017

KMC Events Leisure Events » Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for June, July, and August are available. Visit London, Amsterdam, Prague, Venice, Paris, Brussels and much more! Outdoor Recreation has a variety of thrilling excursions for you and your friends or family. For more information on what Army Outdoor Recreation has […]

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