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Couples speak to casualty assistance agencies during a Surviving Spouses Workshop April 16 on Ramstein. To alleviate some of the stress of losing a loved one, the Kaiserslautern Military Community Retiree Counsel hosted the first workshop to educate retired military members and their spouses about the correct paperwork needed to receive entitlements and benefits.

Couples prepare for future with Surviving Spouses Workshop

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Keim 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A military career can come with tremendous personal sacrifice, not just for service members but also for spouses. Not only do partners support their husbands and wives during their military service but after as well. When a retiree passes away, spouses are left with a plethora of responsibilities in addition to dealing with the loss of their loved one.

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DOD members learn how to be voting assistance officers

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

Installation and unit voting assistance officers from around the KMC attended the Federal Voting Assistance Program training workshop April 21 on Ramstein.

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Ask an attorney: Maternity and the military

by Capt. Thomas Webb
Baumholder Law Center

Q: As a service member and new mother, what types of rights and protections do I have?

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86th FSS recycles, disposes of vehicles

86th FSS recycles, disposes of vehicles

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It’s a rainy day in Germany, and people are driving down the autobahn to work. Suddenly, a glimmer of light flashes on the dashboard; the check engine light is on. Continuing the drive can be dangerous, but a local towing service fee may not be in the budget.

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Bowling for supervision, leadership with ‘The Huddle’

Bowling for supervision, leadership with ‘The Huddle’

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The cracking sounds of bowling pins being violently struck and shuffled to the back of the lane are a fitting background noise as a small group of young Airmen receive drops of wisdom from several senior enlisted visitors. One of the guests to stop by the senior NCO-led monthly meeting, […]

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721st cargo can change lives

721st cargo can change lives

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Copy, KC-10 coming down in 10 mike. Get a K-loader, crew and stairs to it. Forty cargo pallets to final down range.

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Agility, flexibility: 521st AMOW on Turkey departure

Agility, flexibility: 521st AMOW on Turkey departure

by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Department of State and Secretary of Defense approved the ordered departure of dependents from bases across Turkey.

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435th CTS hosts mock deployment

435th CTS hosts mock deployment

 

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KMCC parents learn more about crying infants

KMCC parents learn more about crying infants

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Babies can cry up to six hours a day trying to tell their mothers or fathers they want something. From having a full diaper to feeling sick, infants have a very limited way of communicating.

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86th AW, 435th AGOW communicate through EO

86th AW, 435th AGOW communicate through EO

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class
Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity office conducted an “out-and-about” with 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Airmen to ensure Airmen are being treated fairly, communicating effectively and satisfied with their workplaces.

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