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KMC Blotter – Oct. 30, 2015

OCT. 21 6:45 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Siegelbach. 10 p.m.: An attempted house break-in and damage to private property were reported in Weilerbach. OCT. 22 12 p.m.: Vehicle theft was reported in Landstuhl. 6:45 p.m.: A house break-in was reported in Kaiserslautern. 10:50 p.m.: A major […]

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A Moldovan student plays pingpong Oct. 19 at Liceul Teoretic Alexei Mateevici School in Sanatauca, Moldova. Airmen from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron and the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron worked on renovations at the school since Sept. 23. The renovations were part of the Moldova Humanitarian and Civic Assistance program as part of a military and civilian theater security cooperation program the U.S. European Command uses to directly impact civilian communities throughout 17 countries, primarily in Eastern Europe.

Airmen renovate Moldovan school, strengthen students’ future

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

SANATAUCA, Moldova — Sawdust filled the air as power tools buzzed underneath the sweat-ridden faces of workers. After a month of rigorous labor, the foundation for a stronger facility and NATO partnership has been laid.

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Caring for People forum set for Wednesday

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There are many programs to help Airmen take care of themselves and their families so they can focus on the mission, but sometimes those programs can be a bit off-focus.

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Community Corner – Oct. 23, 2015

Airman & Family Readiness Center For details or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. Monday » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » Military Life Cycle briefing: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A&FRC Tuesday » Reintegration briefing: 9 to 11 a.m., […]

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British army Capt. Charles Frost, Commando Logistic Regiment, acting as company first sergeant, hands the Modular Combined Petroleum Unit formation over to French army Capt. Mohamed Aboudi, 1st Petroleum Support Company commander, Oct. 7 in Zaragoza, Spain, for the NATO exercise Trident Juncture. Bringing together 36,000 troops from more than 35 countries, Trident Juncture 15 is the largest NATO exercise since 2002.

16th Sustainment Brigade joins multinational fuel company

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O'Brien 16th Sustainment Brigade

ZARAGOZA, Spain — Joining French army counterparts near Lyon, France, Oct. 5, 515th Transportation Company Soldiers then completed a 700-mile convoy from Smith Barracks, Germany, to the Joint Logistics Support Group Headquarters near Zaragoza, Spain.

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A helicopter flies over the battlefield during the live-fire portion of distinguished visitor day of the German army’s Joint Demonstration Exercise Oct. 9 at the German army training area in Muenster. The German army hosted more than 100 visitors, including key leaders from the Kaiserslautern-based 21st Theater Sustainment Command, demonstrating capabilities of the German land forces. The demonstrations included maneuvers by a combined arms battalion, a presentation at a theater logistics base and a combined arms live-fire exercise.

21st TSC leaders attend German army demonstration exercise

Photos by Greg Jones

A helicopter flies over the battlefield during the live-fire portion of distinguished visitor day of the German army’s Joint Demonstration Exercise Oct. 9 at the German army training area in Muenster. The German army hosted more than 100 visitors, including key leaders from the Kaiserslautern-based 21st Theater Sustainment Command, demonstrating capabilities of the German land forces.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Ramstein to host US Consulate, Passport Outreach Day

Courtesy of 786th Force Support Squadron

The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt and the KMC Passport Offices are scheduled to host a Passport Outreach Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 on Ramstein, Bldg. 2402.

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Helpline gives sexual assault victims additional resource

by Holly Logan-Arrington Robins Air Force Base Public Affairs

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The Department of Defense has given sexual assault victims a resource that helps them take control of their recovery process.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Americans donate for refugees

Americans donate for refugees

Photo by Sarah Wagner

More than 30 American volunteers help to sort and pack donations for refugees in the Kaiserslautern area Oct. 17 at the Atlantic Academy in Kaiserslautern.

October 22, 2015 ×

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Photo courtesy of Emily McCormick
Cesar Alvarez, 86th Medical Operations Squadron Health Promotion coordinator, addresses the impact of domestic abuse on children during the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence event Oct. 8 on Ramstein. Alvarez was one of four members on an all-male panel to focus on domestic violence against women. Though men are also abused, the Department of Justice reports that more male offenders are reported than female.

Team Ramstein speaks out against domestic violence

by Barbara Cox Ramstein Family Advocacy outreach manager

Team Ramstein took a stand against domestic violence by participating in the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence event Oct. 8 on Ramstein.

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