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721st APS supports Operation United Assistance

by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force is a large machine with multiple parts that work in unison to run smoothly, ensuring the tasks of the Department of Defense are taken care of.

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Commentary

Taking a stand: Help win fight against sexual assault

by Gen. Larry O. Spencer
Air Force vice chief of staff

Just as Airmen broke the sound barrier and pioneered new paths to space, Airmen will pioneer new ways to prevent sexual assault in the Air Force.

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News

Military police officer saves local man’s life

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

For Sgt. Harry Nixon, a recent evening patrol near Miesau Army Depot led to the South Jersey native helping save a German man’s life.

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News

Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations due April 2, 2015

by Janis El Shabazz
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

Nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2014 are due to the Air Force Personnel Center April 2.

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News

Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxDr. J.D. Crouch, USO president and CEO, endorses the USO banner after taking a tour of the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility 
Oct. 28 on Ramstein. Crouch and his wife, Kristin, came to Ramstein to visit different USOs in the region.

USO president visits Ramstein Air Base

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News

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

by Senior Airman Christian Rodgers
86th Communications Squadron

The typical buzz word in today’s cyberspace domain is “cybersecurity.” Cybersecurity is developed into layers, in which all are utilized to protect a nation’s assets, as well as incorporate strategic planning to actually attack adversaries.

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News

US secretary of labor speaks on AFN radio show

US secretary of labor speaks on AFN radio show

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Nov. 7, 2014

OCT. 30 8:16 a.m.: Child endangerment was reported on Vogelweh. 4:40 p.m.: A minor traffic accident and driving a motor vehicle without a U.S. Army Europe driver’s license were reported on Vogelweh. 5:20 p.m.: Damage to private and government property was reported on Vogelweh. 9:30 p.m.: An assault was reported in Zweibrücken. OCT. 31 […]

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News

Paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) conduct company-level training April 8 near Osoppo, Italy, in preparation for future exercises. “Sky Soldiers” of the 173rd will conduct simulated combat jump, ranges 
and tactical training alongside Romanian partners this November at the Babadag Training Area.

Partners demonstrate ‘Atlantic Resolve’ at Romanian air base

Story and photo by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

American and Romanian partners demonstrated their versatility, capability and resolve during operations conducted across a broad swath of Eastern Europe as well as Southwest Asia in September and October.

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Commentary

People and vehicles wait to cross the border at Checkpoint Charlie Nov. 9, 1989, on the Berlin Wall. The building on the left is now the Checkpoint Charlie museum.

US student sees Berlin Wall come down

Story and photo by Dr. Linda Steil
Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe, A Company

In 1961, the Berlin Wall was built and separated families and friends between East and West Berlin.
East German officials claimed the wall was erected to protect their borders from attacks by imperialists. West Germans saw the wall as a political statement used to permanently separate East Germany from West Germany.

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