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KMC Blotter – July 18, 2014

JULY 8 1:30 a.m.: Larceny of private property was reported in Landstuhl. 2 a.m.: Larceny of private property was reported in Kaiserslautern. 12:25 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 6 p.m.: A domestic assault was reported in Kaiserslautern. JULY 9 7:15 a.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Hütschenhausen. 7:40 a.m.: A […]

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Staff Sgt. Lacy Owens, 86th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, helps Tech. Sgt. Ambree Evans, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental technician, wrap a splint during a self-aid and buddy care rodeo July 10 on Ramstein.

SABC rodeo rounds up life-saving techniques

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 86th Medical Group participated in a self-aid and buddy care rodeo
July 10 on Ramstein.

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Exchange celebrates 119 years with 5 percent Military Star card discount

On July 25, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service marks a historic milestone, celebrating 119 years of serving Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

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Commentary

Fair, unbiased judgment essential to military justice system

by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente
86th Airlift Wing commander

In order to clarify my intent and expectations with respect to military justice, I offer the following thoughts to the Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing and KMC as a whole.

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Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron on Ramstein secure their medical equipment on a KC-135 Stratotanker over Germany. The crew performed an in-flight emergency and went over several scenarios and tanker statistics to help them prepare for future operations on the KC-135.

KC-135 crew completes three missions in a day

Story and photos by Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

Out of the quiet, clear blue sky, a KC-135 Stratotanker bursts through the clouds, racing toward its destination. Inside, a small swarm of people move swiftly through the cabin. The chatter is broken by an Airman shouting, “He’s crashing!”

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Airman 1st Class Ralph Colas, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits for the OK to allow U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1-91 Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), Grafenwöhr, Germany, to jump over Estonia July 8.

Airmen, Soldiers team up for airdrop

Story and photo by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

A C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base airdropped U.S. Army paratroopers from Grafenwöhr over Estonia during an initial training mission July 8.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanAir Force Brig. Gen. Giovanni Tuck (right), Defense Logistics Agency Energy commander, accepts the command's colors from outgoing DLA Energy Europe & Africa Commander Army Col. Robert Weaver during a change of command ceremony June 25 in Kaiserslautern.

DLA Energy commander hands over command

by Terry Shawn
DLA Energy Public Affairs

Army Commander Col. Robert Weaver relinquished command during a change of command ceremony June 25 in Kaiserslautern.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanLt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander and KMC commander, listens to a discussion during the KMC Mayors Forum July 2 in Ramstein as Maj. Gen. John O'Connor (left), 21st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general, and Brig. Gen. Patrick Mordente (second from right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Klaus Layes (second from left), lord mayor of Ramstein, look on. The forum brought together local mayors and U.S. military leaders from the Kaiserslautern area to discuss issues of common interest.

KMC leadership meets with mayors

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Buying, selling used cars in Germany

by Joerg Moddelmog
Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center

Are you thinking about buying a used car downtown, or are you about to sell your car to a fellow service member? Then you might be interested to know that in both cases, the sale/purchase is subject to German law. Therefore, it is good to know what host nation laws say on the subject of warranties and defects.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanLt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander, and his wife, Debbie, welcome U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and his congressional delegation to Ramstein July 3. The six members of Congress had lunch with Airmen from their home states during a brief stop here.

Congressional delegation meets with Ramstein Airmen

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