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Special Observance: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer O’Connor
86th Medical Support Squadron

This May marks an important milestone for those of Asian American / Pacific Islander heritage. It was 40 years ago this month that the need for recognition of Asian Americans and their contributions to our country gained momentum in Washington. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, formerly known as […]

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DPAA continues search for missing WWII Pilot

DPAA continues search for missing WWII Pilot

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball
Defense Media Activity-Forward Center Europe

BOULOGNE SUR MER, France – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency continued its search for a missing U.S. Army Air Force P-47D Thunderbolt pilot after discovering pieces of his aircraft in a forest near Boulogne Sur Mer, France, May 9. Kevin Dalton, a DPAA forensic archeologist with 15 years of field […]

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Army Reserve medical unit in Germany changes command

Army Reserve medical unit in Germany changes command

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

The Medical Support Unit-Europe has a new commander. Army Reserve Col. Daniel F. Bohmer assumed command from Army Reserve Col. Bidemi Y. Olaniyi-Leyimu during a May 6 outdoor ceremony on Daenner Kaserne. The MSU-E is an Army Reserve unit under the command of the 7th Mission Support Command, which has […]

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Lichtenberg Castle offers spring event with markets, entertainment

Lichtenberg Castle offers spring event with markets, entertainment

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel will sponsor its annual “Castle Spring” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The event will feature a flower and herb market, special exhibitions, medieval games, guided tours and hikes, children’s activities, musical entertainment and eating and drinking.

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Culinary beer hike, skate night take place in Alsenborn

Culinary beer hike, skate night take place in Alsenborn

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The community of Enken-bach-Alsenborn will sponsor a “Culinary beer hike on the trail of the Celts” Saturday and Sunday. The event will also include a brewer’s market, musical entertainment and a skate night.

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Was Ist Los? — May 19, 2017

Was Ist Los? — May 19, 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. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Neda – Der Ruf,” an opera by Irani composer Nader Mashayekhi, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 13 and 29. • “Anatevka,” Fiddler on the […]

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Mark Your Calendar — May 19, 2017

KMC Events » The city of Kaiserslautern will sponsor its annual 11th Kaiserslautern Classics June 16 and 17. Motorists owning vehicles older than 20 years can present them in the vintage vehicle display. To register, email silke.walter@kaiserslautern.de or call 0631-365-3423. » Army Entertainment presents the incredible pop/dance cover band Liquid Blue live […]

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Community Corner — May 19, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center  MONDAY » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » Resume Writing: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Spouse Sponsorship […]

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Chief Master Sergeant Phillip L. Easton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief master sergeant, (second from left) provides the rules of engagement to board members as he presides over the USAFE-AFAFRICA Outstanding Airmen of the Year board March 9 on Ramstein.

USAFE Command Chief introduces his priorities

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Micky M. Pena
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Walking into his office it can be easy to get the impression you are about to meet someone who embodies Air Force experience, evident by the various memorabilia scattered throughout the room. He’s been an aircraft maintainer. He’s been a military training instructor. He’s even been a non-commissioned officer academy […]

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Social Engineering – Remain Vigilant!

by 86th Communications Squadron and 86th Airlift Wing Information Protection Office

Social engineering is a tactic our adversaries can use to gain access to our networks by targeting the users of those networks. “Hacking the human element,” as it is known in the cyber world, is a full-blown threat to the security of Department of Defense computer networks. Two common methods of social engineering attacks are phishing and spear phishing. Phishing is when an attacker pretends to be a legitimate, trustworthy entity and attempts to acquire your personal information, or trick you into opening a malicious link or file.

May 11, 2017 ×