by Greg Jones
U.S. Army NATO Brigade
Command Sgt. Maj. Bernadette Phillips assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Army NATO Brigade from Command Sgt. Maj. Ira Russey in a ceremony Dec. 5 at Sembach Kaserne.
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Courtesy of KMC Fire Emergency Services
The holiday season is here again. As people prepare to make their homes look like a tiny version of a local Christmas market, the Kaiserslautern Military Community Fire Emergency Services would like everyone to keep safety in mind. KMC Fire Emergency Services is dedicated to helping keep Christmas merry and bright, so here are some safety tips regarding Christmas trees and home decoration.
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Story and photos by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office
BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Soldiers assigned to units in the Baumholder Military Community and Kaiserslautern will get an extra dose of goodwill and holiday spirit in the local community thanks to the Operation Good Cheer program.
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by Mary Davis
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs Office
Cold weather can create hazards affecting road conditions, duty reporting and school closings, and the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is ready to make the tough calls in regard to safety. “We want to ensure our Army Families are safe by making prudent decisions when the weather creates dangerous driving conditions,” […]
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by Sgt. DJ Borden
16th Sustainment Brigade
ALZEY, Germany — U.S. Soldiers, Airmen and allied and partner nation forces came together to conduct the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company’s annual Operation Toy Drop Dec. 4 to 8.
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by Airman 1st Class
Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A crew assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron crossed the Atlantic Ocean to retrieve a brand new C-130J Super Hercules from the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company production facility, in Marietta, Georgia, Nov. 29. The C-130J, an upgraded version of the C-130 Hercules legacy model, adds 15 feet to the fuselage […]
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by Airman 1st Class
Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Being informed before the winter weather hits is a good way to be prepared. Knowing where to find information such as road conditions, early release, late reporting and base and school closures can ensure members of the Kaiserslautern military community keep themselves out of the elements. Following are frequently asked questions with answers.
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by Ed Shannon
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.
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