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Observance proves cybersecurity is a team effort

Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

U.S. Army Europe Cyber security officials want to remind members of the U.S. forces community in Europe that October marks the 11th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it’s everyone’s duty to protect Army information and communications.

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Courtesy graphicNational Disability Employment Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about disability employment issues. This year’s theme is “Expect. Employ. Empower.” Although NDEAM is a national campaign, lower level awareness helps to increase opportunities for people with disabilities.

Disabled, not invaluable

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Author, theoretical physicist and father. Stephen Hawking continued to realize his highest potential even through his disability, a principle Ramstein’s 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity Office practices every day.

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Photo courtesy of Theater Logistics Support–Europe, 21st Theater Sustainment CommandThe 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe is working to “right-size” its footprint within the KMC by consolidating and centralizing numerous facilities, such as its Material Treatment Facility, pictured above.

Kaiserslautern Army Depot saves money, environment with FDP

by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe and Installation Management Command-Europe are working together to right-size its footprint within the KMC and consolidate logistics operations to improve operational capability, capacity and efficiency.

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Courtesy photoStaff Sgt. Luis Devotto, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s Contingency Readiness Group Air Adviser Branch air adviser special vehicle maintenance, goes over a schematic of a Halvorsen Loader aircraft loader with a Bulgarian Joint Forces Command members in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Devotto and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rasmussen, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron transportation specialist from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, trained 16 members for two Bulgarian movement control teams on the operations and maintenance of a Halvorsen Loader.

Air adviser aides Bulgarian, NATO interoperability

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It is not always easy to step out of your comfort zone, but for military members it is sometimes required. One Airman from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s Contingency Response Group had the opportunity to step out and excel.

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Speed limit in select housing areas raised to 30kph

Staff report
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Select areas of the Ramstein and Vogelweh housing areas will start to have the speed limit raised to 30 kph today due to recommendations from a base-wide traffic study. Drivers must continue to obey all posted speed limits during the change since not all signs will be replaced at once. […]

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Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, meets with Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing during the 3rd Air Force immersion tour at the 435th Construction and Training Squadron compound Sept. 30 on Ramstein. During his tour of multiple units within the wing, Roberson learned about their day-to-day tasks and how they contribute to the overall Air Force mission.

3rd AF commander emphasizes competence, care, character to 435th AGOW

Story and photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, toured units of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Sept. 30 on Ramstein.

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KMC Blotter – Oct. 10, 2014

SEPT. 30 3:10 .m.: An assault was reported on Vogelweh. OCT. 1  6 p.m.: Vandalism resulting in damage to private property was reported on Ramstein. OCT. 2 5:46 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Bann. OCT. 3  12:57 a.m.: Drunk and disorderly conduct was reported in Mackenbach. 4 p.m.: Child abuse […]

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‘RUfit?’ jumpstarts resiliency, overall fitness

‘RUfit?’ jumpstarts resiliency, overall fitness

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

“RUfit?” officially rolled out Oct. 1 across bases in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa to focus Airmen on a culture of balanced, holistic health.

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Photo by Senior Airman Timothy MooreSenior Airman Liberty Provo, 86th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, applies makeup to Tech. Sgt. Erica Carr, 86th Communications Squadron KMC frequency manager, to simulate domestic violence injuries Oct. 2 on Ramstein. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Thanks for Asking.” Participants volunteered to don the fake injuries to raise awareness for domestic violence victims who sometimes remain silent.

‘Thanks for Asking’ about Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Valerie Seitz
86th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Program

Each October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Advocacy Program puts a special focus on the prevention of domestic violence in the Air Force. This year’s campaign theme is, “Thanks for Asking.”

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Celebrating Hispanic heritage

by Maj. Carlos E. Chirivi
786th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Flight commander

I often reflect on what a great privilege it is to serve for a military service composed of people from all the corners of the Earth fighting together for a common purpose: world peace.

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