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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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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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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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Defending the cyberspace domain

by 2nd Lt. Justin Anderson
86th Communications Squadron

The Command Cyber Readiness Inspection scheduled for Dec. 1 to 5 is a Defense Information Systems Agency-led inspection of the security posture of Ramstein’s network.

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Service members and spouses listen to a seminar during the European Theater Job Fairs and Transition Summit event sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Nov. 3 on Ramstein. Since its introduction, more than 24,000 veterans and military spouses have obtained jobs through the Hiring Our Heroes job fair program.

Ramstein hosts Hiring Our Heroes job fair

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service members, veterans and their spouses attended the first European Theater Job Fairs and Transition Summit overseas Nov. 3 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

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Sgt. 1st Class John Hickman, 409th Contracting Support Brigade, unpacks files in the new 409th CSB headquarters location in Sembach.

409th CSB relocates to Sembach

Story and photo by Rachel Clark
409th Contracting Support Brigade

The 409th Contracting Support Brigade is moving its headquarters operations to Sembach Kaserne.

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Watch out for these ‘vampires’ in your home!

Courtesy of the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron

They’re called vampire electronics. They suck energy even when turned off and can drive up the energy bills of unwary consumers. Although this eerie-sounding term can result in chilling home energy bills, the solution is not that scary. To keep energy bills down and consumption in check, the key is to identify the electronic culprits and drive a stake through their power-hungry hearts.

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LEAD town hall set for Dec. 10

Courtesy of the 86th Force Support Squadron

The U.S. Air Force Academy has a program designed for motivated enlisted Airmen eager to earn a world-class education and commission: Leaders Encouraging Airman Development.

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