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KMC Blotter – May 15, 2015

MAY 5 2:55 p.m.: A house break-in which resulted in damage and larceny of private property was reported in Kaiserslautern. 6 p.m.: Fraud was reported in Steinwenden. MAY 6 3:17 a.m.: The operation of a USAREUR-plated vehicle with an expired registration was reported on Ramstein. MAY 7 5:34 p.m.: A […]

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Commentary, News

Professionalism, fundamental to leadership

by Chief Master Sgt. Frank J. Lakotich
Operations Superintendent, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

As I look around and interact with the Airmen assigned to Ramstein and within the KMC, I’m truly amazed at the number of technological advances the Air Force has experienced since I joined 27 years ago.

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News

Obama nominates new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Obama nominates new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

by Cheryl Pellerin
Department of Defense News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON — On May 5, President Barack Obama nominated Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to serve as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva to serve as the 10th vice chairman.

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4th ASOG rucks with German reservists

4th ASOG rucks with German reservists

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The chief master sergeant and master sergeant trailed behind a German reservist. After 12 kilometers and one and half hours, the only things that stood between them and the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency, was 100 meters, a 33-pound bag, sweat and tired legs.

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Community Corner

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 — Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Track:  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 TUESDAY » Transition […]

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News

Spc. Myles F. Gooden, a food service specialist assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 30th Medical Brigade, prepares the serving line during the Philip A. Connelly Awards Program evaluation April 29 at the Clock Tower Cafe on Kleber Kaserne.

Soldiers cook up for Connelly competition

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The day of an Army cook begins long before most other Soldiers wake up for morning physical readiness training. When others are just opening their eyes to begin the day, the food service specialists have already put in hours of work over hot stoves to make each meal the best it can be.

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KMC Notices and Events

Closures • The KMC Housing Office and the Furnishing Office will be closed Thursday due to an official German holiday. They will also be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. • The 86th Medical Group’s Ramstein Clinic will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday for mandatory training. […]

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News

Photo by Phil A. Jones
Security Manager Harry Raith (left), receives a coin of excellence from Army Safety and Health Management System Team Leader Donald Graham.

LRMC rocks safety assessment

by Chuck Roberts Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is the first Army medical center to be recommended as an Army Safety and Occupational Health Star site.

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News

Changes in schedule for RIP, ROP

Courtesy of the 786th Force Support Squadron

The Ramstein Inprocessing and Outprocessing centers will be changing their weekly schedule.

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News

Determining legal residency for military members

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate offic

Residency plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for voting and elections, income taxes, access to courts and other important aspects of one’s life. As such, choosing the appropriate residence is an important part of a person’s life.

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