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Airmen and Soldiers parachute from an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules over Alzey drop zone Aug. 31 in Germany. More than 20 Air Force independent duty medical technicians, security forces members and Army Special Forces paratroopers descended to the ground to quickly respond to a simulated medical emergency.

Forces train on airborne medevac

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

On a dirt road intersection, emergency response vehicles were parked, waiting for what would come in the approaching minutes.

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New Army Reserve Movement Control Battalion traces back to World War II

New Army Reserve Movement Control Battalion traces back to World War II

Story and photos by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs Officer

The Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command activated three units during a Sunday afternoon ceremony.

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Brig. Gen. Arlan DeBlieck, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command, speaks to students, parents and teachers Sept. 10 at Kaiserslautern High School’s open house.

KHS parents, teachers meet during open house

by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs Officer

Academic success starts with parental involvement, the commanding general of the 7th Civil Support Command told a group of high school parents and students.

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President Barack Obama holds a Worldwide Troop Talk Sept. 11 from Fort Meade, Md.

President reflects on 9/11 at Worldwide Troop Talk

by Amaani Lyle Department of Defense News

FORT MEADE, Md. — On the 14th anniversary of 9/11, President Barack Obama, in gratitude for military members who’ve served after the nation’s darkest day, hosted a global, multimedia, Worldwide Troop Talk live from Defense Media Activity studios in Fort Meade, Md.

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AF celebrates 68 years, calls for continued innovation

by Gen. Frank Gorenc U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander

This year marks the Air Force’s 68th birthday, and I wanted to send out greetings and a hearty thank you to all U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen for your successes over the past year; it’s been an incredibly busy time!

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Airmen take a moment of silence during the 9/11 retreat ceremony Sept. 11 on Ramstein. The retreat paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil.

Ramstein AB pays tribute to 9/11 victims, first responders

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer

Airmen take a moment of silence during the 9/11 retreat ceremony Sept. 11 on Ramstein.

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KMC Events and Notices – Sept. 18, 2015

Closures • Tuesday through Sept. 25, there will be a joint routine training exercise that will cause delays at gates within the KMC. In addition, Pulaski gate will be closed on Thursday. The only option to enter Pulaski/Vogelweh will be through the B-270 gate. Although most people will not be affected, […]

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KMC Blotter – Sept. 18, 2015

SEPT. 8 8:15 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern involving a local national. 8:30 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Reichenbach-Steegen involving an active-duty member of the 86th Airlift Wing. SEPT. 9 12:52 a.m. An assault was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach involving a local […]

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USAREUR extends benefits to same-sex spouses in Germany

by U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Effective Sept. 9, U.S. Army Europe is authorized to issue Status of Forces Agreement credentials and command sponsorship authorizations to eligible same-sex spouses assigned to or on orders to Germany.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Porter, American Forces Network broadcaster, prepares a video camera for an interview Sep. 1 on Vogelweh. The interview was part of a pre-show for the World Wide Troop Talk where U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter held a live talk with troops through social media outlets.

AF, Army broadcast live from Germany

Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Porter, American Forces Network broadcaster, prepares a video camera for an interview Sep. 1 on Vogelweh.

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