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Stronger together: AF senior leaders implement plan to strengthen joint leaders, teams

Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — In accordance with Air Force senior leaders’ Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams Implementation Plan, the Air Force is refining and strengthening how Airmen are developed to integrate into and lead joint teams. “Over the last year, we conducted robust analysis to identify ways to strengthen our joint warfighting […]

September 6, 2018 ×

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Exercise your right to vote responsibly

Exercise your right to vote responsibly

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In case someone wasn’t aware, it’s an election year. The commercials are on during every break in broadcasting. Social media sites are flooded with advertisements and claims from every political source imaginable. Friends, family and even complete strangers argue in the comment sections. How does a military member negotiate this […]

August 30, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — August 30, 2018

August 20 No Significant events occurred August 21 8:43 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Kaiserslautern 2:35 p.m.: Damage to private property in Paris 11:51 p.m.: Loud noise complaint on Vogelweh Family Housing August 22 8 a.m.: Major traffic collision with injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach 8:35 a.m.: Larceny of government/private […]

August 30, 2018 ×

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Take Note — August 30, 2018

L363 Closure The L363 between Queidersbach and Bann will be blocked from Aug. 31 until Sept. 7. A detour is designated via road signs. Motorists are asked to apply caution and to have understanding for any inconveniences related thereto. Door-to-door salesmen Living in Europe you may come across door-to-door salesmen […]

August 30, 2018 ×

Features, News

US, Polish conclude Aviation Rotation 18-4

US, Polish conclude Aviation Rotation 18-4

Story and photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — U.S. and Polish troops concluded more than two weeks of intense bilateral training at Powidz Air Base, Poland. The approximately 100-person strong team — comprising of Airmen, Soldiers, and civilians — arrived in the country to conduct exercise Aviation Detachment Rotation 18-4. The annual exercise […]

August 23, 2018 ×

Features, News

Nigerien Air Base 201 sharpens community ties

Nigerien Air Base 201 sharpens community ties

AGADEZ, Niger — U.S. Africa Command continues to work by, with and through their host nation partners to promote peace and stability throughout the African region. The U.S. Army civil affairs team at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, contributes to this mission by reducing the susceptibility of violent extremists in […]

August 23, 2018 ×

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21st TSC hosts Kaiserslautern civic, business leaders

21st TSC hosts Kaiserslautern civic, business leaders

Story and photo by Capt. Doug Magill
21st Theater Sustainment Command

Kaiserslautern’s top elected official joined area business leaders to increase their awareness of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s mission during a visit to the 2-star command’s headquarters, Aug. 15, at Panzer Kaserne. Klaus Weichel, Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor, joined 10 members of the Kaiserslautern U.S. Business Council for a mission brief […]

August 23, 2018 ×

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Women’s Equality Day 2018: An opportunity to act

Women’s Equality Day 2018: An opportunity to act

by Airman 1st Class
Christopher Thomas
86th Civil Engineer Squadron
Fire Protection

No sooner the ink could dry than the overwhelming triumph was felt on Aug. 26, 1920 — the historic day the 19th Amendment was passed, and has since been proclaimed as Women’s Equality Day. Women deserve to be recognized as the true embodiment of strength, intelligence, and perseverance. They have […]

August 23, 2018 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter — August 24, 2018

August 13 12:11 p.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern 4:35 p.m.: Theft from a secured vehicle in Amsterdam, Netherlands 7:19 p.m.: Damage to private property and fleeing the scene in Ramstein-Miesenbach August 14 1:47 p.m.: Major traffic collision with disabling damages in Kaiserslautern 3:54 p.m.: Major traffic collision with […]

August 23, 2018 ×

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Take Note — August 24, 2018

Door-to-door salesman Living in Europe you may come across door-to-door salesmen offering to sell a wide variety of items ranging from artwork to produce. If you decide to utilize these services, the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron urges you to take caution with your transactions. Make sure the price of […]

August 23, 2018 ×