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Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook briefs reporters Sept. 8 at the Pentagon.

Syrian train-and-equip effort continues

by Jim Garamone Department of Defense News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense will continue to support moderate Syrian forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said today.

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Sgt. 1st Class Ulysses Acheampong, 66th Transportation Company 21st Theater Sustainment Command and one of the judges of the 21st TSC Culinary Warrior of the Year, discusses timing with some participants during the competition held Sept. 2 on Kleber Kaserne.

Culinary Warrior of the Year competition heats up the kitchen

Story and photos by Ronnie Schelby 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs Office

There are never too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Culinary Warrior of the Year competition that was held Sept. 2 at the Clock Tower Dining Facility on Kleber Kaserne.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr. Contractors from the Coleman Worksite conduct maintenance on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle during the U.S. Army Europe Sustainment Terrain Walk Sept. 1.

USAREUR, NATO leaders conduct Sustainment Terrain Walk

by Ronnie Schelby 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

MANNHEIM, Germany — Key leaders from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Europe and NATO partners conducted a whirlwind Sustainment Terrain Walk Sept. 1 to 3, stopping at more than a dozen logistics sites throughout the KMC and elsewhere in Europe.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Kasten, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipment operator, pushes a wheelbarrow before mixing cement for a ramp at Public School No. 4 Aug. 28 in Gori. Kasten, along with a six-man U.S. Air Force team and Georgian army engineers, worked for more than 16 hours straight on some days during the 30-day project in order to complete everything they could to renovate of the school and help the children of Gori.

US Airmen help renovate Georgian school

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Kasten, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipment operator, pushes a wheelbarrow before mixing cement for a ramp at Public School No. 4 Aug. 28 in Gori.

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Col. Laura Johnson, 86th Civil Engineer Group commander, answers questions during a Women’s Equality Day leadership panel, Aug. 26 on Ramstein. Four of Ramstein’s female leaders spoke about how the women who came before them paved the way to allow them to be as successful as they are today.

Women in leadership speak on equality

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For as far back as history goes, equality between genders has been a struggle. Until 1920, women didn’t even have the right to vote in the U.S.

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, the 86th Airlift Wing Airman who helped foil a terrorist attack on a train in France Aug. 21, arrives at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 3. Stone was greeted by hundreds of Airmen including Col. Joel Jackson, the 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling, the 60th AMW command chief.

Travis welcomes 86th AW hero home

by Senior Airman Nicole Leidholm 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, the Airman who helped foil a terrorist attack on a train in France Aug. 21, arrived at Travis Air Force Base Sept. 3, with his mother and brother by his side.

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Medical responders lift a simulated patient into a truck after treating him during a medical evacuation exercise Aug. 25 on Ramstein. Airmen and Soldiers from around the KMC gathered for the three-part exercise to show visiting NATO officers the capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and Army.

Airmen, Soldiers display rapid medical response

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

Saving lives is not only the responsibility of medical responders within the KMC, all Airmen and Soldiers must stay current on training to respond in times of need.

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During the autumn months, the 86th Airlift Wing Ground Safety Office on Ramstein advises Airmen to continue making risk assessments while planning for activities.

Fall into good safety habits this autumn

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As the hot summer months transition into breezier autumn days, many are trying to fit in their last trips of the season.

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KMC Notices and Events – Sept. 11, 2015

Closures • In an effort to better serve the beneficiaries of the 86th Medical Group, the following is a forecast of clinic closures due to U.S. holidays and mandatory training days: Oct. 8 (MDG training day); Oct. 15 (Columbus Day); Nov. 11 (Veterans Day); Nov. 12 (MDG training day, closed from […]

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KMC Blotter – Sept. 11, 2015

AUG. 25 9 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Winnweiler. 9:30 a.m.: A lost child was reported on Vogelweh Family Housing. 12:24 p.m.: Failure to obey a lawful order was reported on Ramstein. 3:40 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Huetschenhausen. 10:24 p.m.: A […]

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