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Sgt. Maj. Donna King, Deputy Command-Support Operations, NATO Training Mission Afghanistan’s operations sergeant major, shares photos with the first Afghan National Army females to graduate from Regional Military Training Center-West following their graduation ceremony Jan. 23 at Camp Zafar, Herat, Afghanistan.

Beyond Borders: 21st TSC SNCO takes on unique mentorship role in Afghanistan

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Lynne Lantin
NTM-A/DCOM-SPO Public Affairs

A 21st Theater Sustainment Command sergeant major deployed with the 16th Sustainment Brigade has taken a mentorship role with the first Afghan National Police female graduate of the Kabul Military Training Center’s Sergeants Major Academy.

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New Year’s resolutions: Education

by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Plutarch, a Greek historian, once said, “The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting.” If this year you have made the goal to further your education or to obtain your degree, here are a few tips to keep you headed in that direction. Taking […]

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German-American Community Office turns 10

German-American Community Office turns 10

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The German-American Community Office will observe its 10th anniversary Tuesday. The office, which is co-sponsored by the KMC and the City of Kaiserslautern, opened its doors Feb. 19, 2003. It was established to provide service to Americans, both military and civilians, and Germans who have specific problems and questions concerning […]

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Bat Boy sighting in Baumholder

Bat Boy sighting in Baumholder

by Cheryl Navo

Theater Volunteer

In 1992, a Weekly World News tabloid story reported that a half-boy,
half-bat was found living in a cave. More recently, multiple Bat Boy
sightings have been reported in the Baumholder Military Community. 

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German kamikaze pilots in World War II?

German kamikaze pilots in World War II?

by Andy Rhude
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Warrior Preparation Center exercise planner

As was discussed last week, Germany did recruit pilots for a
kamikaze-like mission toward the end of World War II in the
Sonderkommando Elbe Luftwaffe task force. The aircraft used was the
ubiquitous Bf 109. It was a stripped down version with armor and all
guns removed except one that was loaded with only 60 rounds of ammo.

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NCOA instructors visit VRS under shadow program

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Instructors from the NCO academy visited the 86th Vehicle Readiness
Squadron on Ramstein Jan. 30 to further expand teaching expertise. The
Kissling NCOA, located on Kapaun Air Station, continuously engages their
instructors in activities to enhance their teaching corps.

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The drive behind the force

The drive behind the force

Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Supporting more than 30,000 missions, moving more than 147,000
passengers and 17 million pounds of cargo in the past year, the 86th
Vehicle Readiness Squadron supports all units in the Kaiserslautern
Military Community.

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Have something to say? Put it on ICE!

by Brittney Heim
86th Force Support Squadron Marketing and Publicity

The 86th Force Support Squadron wants to hear from you. Did you just
have an awesome dining experience in one of our restaurants? Do you have
a recommendation for one of our facilities?  Have something to say? Put
it on ICE.

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Ramstein youth group brings home innovation award

Ramstein youth group brings home innovation award

by Airman 1st Class Nate Gettleman
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every year 4-H Club sponsors a national youth science day which allows
4-H

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Going to extremes  to save money

Going to extremes to save money

by Airman 1st Class Holly Cook
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When people first hear the words extreme couponing, they might think of
people walking around the commissary with piles of coupons and buying
every sale item off the shelf; they imagine the extremes.

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