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The United States Army Band and Chorus performed a free show at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern on German Reunification Day, Oct. 3, for the third annual German-American Friendship Concert hosted by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz. More than 600 spectators filled the venue, including the lord mayor of Kaiserslautern, to hear a diverse selection of classical, jazz and pop standards.

U.S. Army performs on Reunification Day

Photo by Stefan Alford
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Mary Aguirre, Gold Star mother (left), Col. Keith E. Igyarto, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander (middle left), Inge Colton, Gold Star family member (middle right), and Command Sgt. Maj. Edward J. Williams III, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz command sergeant major, cut the ribbon for the relocation ceremony of the Army Community Service on Kleber Kaserne Oct. 3. The new location is Bldg. 3210 and serves as a family assistance center during deployments and offers Relocation Readiness, information, referral, Financial Readiness, Exceptional Family Member, Deployment/Mobilization Readiness, Family Action Plan and outreach programs.

New ACS facility welcomes community families

Story and photo by Brittany Jones 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Army Community Service officially opened its doors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Oct.3 at the agency’s new home on Kleber Kaserne.

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Screenings and self-exams key to early detection

by Capt. Laura Segovia 86th Medical Squadron

October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, second only to skin cancer.

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Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore, Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander, signs a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation Oct. 3 on Ramstein. The proclamation states that domestic violence is a crime that has no place in the Air Force, and that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Signing for Ramstein

Photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
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Retirees and their spouses visit informational booths during a Retiree Appreciation Week event Oct. 4 on Ramstein. The 86th Airlift Wing Retiree Activities Office works year-round to provide assistance to retirees and their spouses. Retiree Appreciation Week, an annual event, is just one way to provide an easy way for retirees to take care of multiple needs at one location.

KMC takes care of retirees during appreciation week

Story and photos by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of KMC organizations came together to assist the retiree population in honor of Retiree Appre-ciation Week Oct. 4 on Ramstein.

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Capt. Lori Wilhelm, 86th Military Personnel Flight commander, tells a story at a mentoring luncheon Oct. 5 on Ramstein. During the luncheon company grade officers were able to ask questions and bring up concerns they had about the enlisted corps.

Senior NCOs mentor, develop junior officers

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A recent mentoring luncheon held Oct. 5 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club on Ramstein gave senior noncommissioned officers a chance to teach company grade officers about the structure of the enlisted corps and leadership.

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KMC Notices and Events – Oct. 14, 2016

CFC-O continues The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas, the annual workplace giving campaign for the five overseas combatant commands, will continue until Dec. 2. The campaign provides uniformed and civilian Department of Defense personnel serving overseas the opportunity to extend their service by supporting charitable causes of their choice. For details, contact […]

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KMC Blotter – Oct. 14, 2016

OCT. 3 3:44 a.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Schopp. 10:07 a.m.: Major traffic accident without injuries in Neuenstein. 11:15 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle in Kaiserslautern. 5:15 p.m.: Major traffic accident with injuries in Kaiserslautern. OCT. 4 9 p.m.: Domestic assault on Vogelweh Family Housing. OCT. […]

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Fall cleanup will take place Tuesday and Wednesday

by Tech. Sgt. Kory Peterson 786th Civil Engineer Squadron

As we approach our fall cleanup, take a moment to reflect on why we work together to accomplish the Base Pride Plan. We dedicate time to clean where we work and clean where we live to make a happier and healthier you.

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Exercise your right to vote responsibly

by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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.

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