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USAFE-AFAFRICA preps for 7th annual Innovation Madness competition

USAFE-AFAFRICA preps for 7th annual Innovation Madness competition

The seventh annual Innovation Madness competition will begin this March at U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. This event highlights and encourages operational innovations that used the Continuous Process Improvement across the command. Participating USAFE-AFAFRICA wings compete against each other for the opportunity to win a portion […]

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Social Media: Tactics for tact

Social Media: Tactics for tact

Guidance for social media usage for Air Force and Space Force personnel, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve members and civilian employees was recently changed. Knowing the rules is critical.

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U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, center, speaks to U.S. Air Force Airmen and USSF Guardians during a lunch with space professionals at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 2. Photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright

US Space Force launches into year two; focuses on integration, partnerships

U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, met with Guardians and NATO members during a visit to Europe this week and emphasized the central role the nation’s newest service plays in global operations.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter

January 25 12:46 p.m.: Damage to government property on Vogelweh Family Housing January 26 4:22 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Kaiserslautern 6:08 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach January 27 7:40 a.m.: Major vehicle collision near Pirmasens 9:20 a.m.: Minor traffic collision/fleeing the scene on B270 4:32 p.m.: Major […]

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Army announces new grooming, appearance standards

Army announces new grooming, appearance standards

New changes to grooming and appearance standards are slated to take effect next month, as part of the Army’s commitment to improve the well-being of all Soldiers. Army senior leaders approved several upcoming grooming and appearance modifications, said Sgt. Maj. Brian Sanders, senior enlisted leader of Army G-1’s uniform policy […]

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KMC Notices, News

‘Tis the season’  — tax season!

‘Tis the season’ — tax season!

The Ramstein Tax Center will open on Feb. 16 to provide services to active duty service members and civilian employees with SOFA status, as well as their dependents. Please understand that priority will be given to active duty Air Force personnel. Due to limitations required in response to COVID-19, all […]

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‘Continuity,’ ‘maintaining momentum’ define John Roth’s goals as acting Air Force secretary

‘Continuity,’ ‘maintaining momentum’ define John Roth’s goals as acting Air Force secretary

After decades of distinguished service, including at the highest levels of the Air Force’s leadership, John P. Roth decided recently it was time to retire. As a non-partisan civil servant for most of his career, Roth, 68, figured the new administration’s arrival Jan. 20 would be the proper time to […]

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Commentary

Commentary: Flip the script

When the clock tolled midnight and the calendar flipped to a new year last month, I know I was not alone in my eagerness to say, “Good riddance!” to 2020 — a most challenging and dismal year in many ways. We are all too familiar with the litany of hurdles […]

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Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

The Air Force announced 10 Airman leadership qualities which are now being integrated into a new feedback tool, for officers in the grades of O-1 through O-6 and senior noncommissioned officers in the grades of E-7 through E-9, to facilitate discussion between rater and ratee. The qualities, found in the […]

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Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top […]

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