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Take Note – Feb. 10, 2017

Donations needed The German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will hold its annual Pfennig Bazaar March 3 to 5 in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau — Dinosaur Park. Donations of clothes, bed linens, toys, purses, small electrical appliances, household goods, paintings and books are needed for this traditional […]

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Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen

by Kat Bailey Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Defense Department will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017.

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Active-duty members and Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Biggest Loser challenge participants go rock climbing Jan. 25 on Ramstein. Whether participants are looking for a new fitness regimen or want to knock off the holiday weight, classes such as rock climbing, spinning and yoga are offered to people during the KMC’s ‘Biggest Loser’ challenge.

KMC climbs into Biggest Loser challenge

Photos by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters

Active-duty members and Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Biggest Loser challenge participants go rock climbing Jan. 25 on Ramstein. Whether participants are looking for a new fitness regimen or want to knock off the holiday weight, classes such as rock climbing, spinning and yoga are offered to people during the KMC’s ‘Biggest Loser’ challenge.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond L. Brown, the senior enlisted leader for the 7th Mission Support Command, hosts a senior enlisted leadership forum for more than a dozen 7th MSC senior enlisted leaders and noncommissioned officers Jan. 23.

7th MSC CSM hosts senior enlisted leadership forum

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs Office

Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond L. Brown, the senior enlisted leader for the 7th Mission Support Command on Daenner Kaserne, hosted a senior enlisted leadership forum for more than a dozen 7th MSC senior enlisted leaders and noncommissioned officers, Jan. 22 to 24. The SEL forum included training and topical discussion […]

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Photo by Mary Davis
People attending the grand opening of the new Army and Air Force Exchange Service distribution center at Germersheim Army Depot receive a tour of the warehouses. The new location is expected to improve speed of service due to its convenient location.

Germersheim is new hub for AAFES distribution center

Courtesy of Army and Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

GERMERSHEIM ARMY DEPOT — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service ushered in a new era of service for troops and military families throughout Europe and Southwest Asia as it opened its newest distribution center at the Germersheim Army Depot on Feb. 1.

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Photos by Lutz Andres
A Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division instructor topples a barrel of simulated hazardous liquid during spill response training in Germersheim. The Environmental Division provides two-day classroom and hands-on training to help minimize the effects of hazardous material spills on the environment.

DPW conducts hazardous spill response to protect environment

by Tiffany Lanigan U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

While some may consider hot coffee on their shirt in the morning a hazardous spill, it’s not quite the same as some of the other liquids and chemicals that may need to be cleaned up in the event of an accident. The Environmental Division of the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s […]

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Community Corner – Feb. 10, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Transition GPS Workshop — Separatees: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Understanding TSP: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC TUESDAY » Transition GPS Workshop — Separatees: 8 […]

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Participants of the “7 Habits of Successful Families” class discuss family habits Jan. 25 on Ramstein. The 86th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Program hosted the class to help military service members better develop and understand the values, views and habits of themselves and their families.

Family Advocacy steers families to success

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As they grow in age and experience, families will hit certain challenges along the way to building a trusting relationship with each other.

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Military and civilian defense contracting representatives attend a meeting to discuss ways to procure supplies more efficiently Jan. 24 on Ramstein. The meeting emphasized the importance of cooperation between contracting agencies from all branches of the U.S. military.

Contracting representatives exchange ideas

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Civilian and military defense contracting representatives gathered to discuss issues surrounding the U.S. contracting community in Europe Jan. 24 on Ramstein.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – Feb. 3, 2017

JAN. 23 7:30 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern. 1:05 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 2 p.m.: House break-in in Landstuhl. 3:30 p.m.: Suicide attempt in Schoenenberg-Kuebelberg. JAN. 24 9:15 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle on Vogelweh Family Housing. 4:15 p.m.: Major […]

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