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Civilian misconduct program brings order to overseas communities

by Mary Davis U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

When you bring 35,000 people from various backgrounds, cultures and values to live and work together in one military community, you may have a few disciplinary issues. If this group of people is located in a country outside the United States, disciplinary issues are handled in a different way.

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Brig. Gen. Steven W. Ainsworth, commanding general for the 7th Mission Support Command (center), listens to a brief on military retiree Tricare benefits during the 99th Regional Support Command Retirement Services Office biannual preretirement brief hosted by the 7th MSC Feb. 4.

99th RSC briefs 7th MSC Soldiers on reserve retirement

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

The 7th Mission Support Command hosted the 99th Regional Support Command Retirement Services Office biannual preretirement brief for 22 Soldiers and civilians Feb. 4 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Family Housing.

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Community Corner – Feb. 17, 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 » President’s Day — No classes TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » Pre-Separation Counseling Teleconference (GSU’s only): 9 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC » Key Spouse […]

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Staff Sgt. Nichol Jimenez, 86th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster craftsman, holds a hand-held weather instrument called a kestrel Feb. 7 on Ramstein. Jimenez was awarded 2016's Air Force Weather Airman of the Year while providing support to both the 37th Airlift Squadron and 76th Airlift Squadron.

86 OSS Airman takes Air Force by storm

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

Behind every multimillion dollar aircraft landing at Ramstein is a team of Airmen celebrating yet another successful flight as they continue to diligently watch the skies for hazardous weather. For one of those teams, one Airman stands out from all other weather Airmen across the world, giving the 86th Operations […]

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SpouseFit promises fit, fun, fabulous event

Provided by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ditch the overhead projector and leave the dry, stuffy “death by briefings” to the folks in uniform. According to event organizers, Ramstein’s “SpouseFit” workshop, held on Feb. 22 and 23, promises to offer an interactive, fun experience for spouses of all ranks.

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Changing face of teen dating violence

Courtesy of 86th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Program

Teens today often establish personal relationships and face-to-face interactions online and through social media. As technology has evolved, so have the ways we must address teen dating violence. “Digital abuse,” or dating harassment through technology, is a red flag many parents should be aware of when talking to their teens […]

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Capt. Christopher Tracy, 86th Dental Squadron dentist, applies molding material to the ear of an Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent Jan. 6 at an OSI office on Ramstein. Each mold took 10 to 15 minutes to become firm enough to remove.

Custom comfort: OSI hearing clear after dental visit

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Did you hear the one about the teeth? A dental team visited members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations to fit agents with custom earpieces Jan. 6.

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KMC Blotter – Feb. 10, 2017

Jan. 30 6:30 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern. 6:40 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Landstuhl. 11:00 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Lautzenhausen. 2:35 p.m.: Simple assault on Ramstein. 4:50 p.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Queidersbach. 7:15 p.m.: Major traffic accident […]

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KMC Notices, News, Take Note

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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