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KMC Blotter – May 22, 2015

MAY 12 10:30 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 4:30 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. 7:29 p.m.: A major traffic accident was caused by drunken driving in Weltersbach-Steinwenden. 8:12 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. MAY […]

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Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

Courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:

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A Security Forces Airman teaches a child hands-on self-defense during a display held in honor of National Police Week.

KMC honors National Police Week

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In 1962, in honor of fallen law enforcement members, President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week in which that day falls on, as National Police Week.

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U.S. Air Force and Army service members light a candle to honor the memories of deceased children during the Kindergraves memorial service May 16 in Kaiserslautern. Representatives from Ramstein and the host nation serve as co-chairs for the Kaiserslautern Kindergraves Memorial Foundation which maintains open communication with families, preserves historical archives, conducts ceremonies and provides oversight to site maintenance.

KMC remembers children at Kindergraves ceremony

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. service members gathered alongside German community members to honor 451 children who passed away during the years 1951 to 1971 as part of the Kindergraves memorial service May 16 in Kaiserslautern.

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AFOSI agent displays service before self

AFOSI agent displays service before self

by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The “whole-person” concept is the idea within the Air Force in that Airmen not only perform their jobs, but strive to go above and beyond meeting minimum requirements, achieving personal and professional growth, and being an active member in their local communities.

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Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » Transition GPS — Retirees: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC » Ramstein Spouses orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC » USAJobs Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m., […]

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KHS students celebrate Law Day with mock trial

KHS students celebrate Law Day with mock trial

Story and photo by Brandon Beach
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The four-hour mock trial, held May 4 in the Warren J. Argue Courtroom on Kleber Kaserne, had all the legal components of an actual case: a plaintiff and defendant, attorneys, witnesses, court reporters, a bailiff — only the roles were played by high school students.

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Operation Spirit creates relationships between German, American students

Operation Spirit creates relationships between German, American students

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

More than 80 German and American students participated in Operation Spirit May 7 on Panzer Kaserne

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4th ASOG, German reservists ruck to earn badge in military proficiency

4th ASOG, German reservists ruck to earn badge in military proficiency

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
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KMC Notices and Events – May 15, 2015

Closures • The 86th Airlift Wing Legal Office will be closed for services Tuesday for a U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Staff Assistance Visit. • The KMC Housing Office will be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed […]

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