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KMC Blotter – June 27, 2014

JUNE 17 5 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Mannheim. JUNE 18 7:13 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Hütschenhausen. 7:40 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. 8:06 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Vogelweh. 9:42 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported at […]

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Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III

86th AW welcomes new command chief

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing welcomed its new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III, last month.

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Commentary

Enabling leadership through good followership

by Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen Carter
86th Operations Support Squadron superintendent

During our military careers, we are often reminded of how important it is to be a good leader. We read articles and attend seminars to help us strengthen our leadership abilities. Although I do feel that being a good leader is pertinent to everyone, I believe there is one subject that falls in the shadows of the word “leadership.”

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Dress to impress: Are you ready?

by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Dahlhoff
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Emergency Management Functional manager

If you had to wear your service dress uniform tomorrow for an official picture, to meet a dignitary, for a retreat ceremony, a memorial or to report to the commander, would your uniform be ready?

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Courtesy photoTech. Sgt. Kevin Brown, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron resource adviser and former president of the Kaiserslautern African-American Heritage Committee, reviews the monthly agenda. Brown was selected for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award for his community service.

AMXS Airman receives NAACP award

by Brennen Lege
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Promoting human relations, equal opportunity and public service while being a role model for Department of Defense personnel are some things Ramstein’s recipient of the annual NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award attributes to his success; however, without the support of the community, his dream may never have become a reality.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartPeople gather to play football during Resiliency Day June 19 on Ramstein. The day allowed the members of the 86th Airlift Wing to get out and meet new people as well as build teams and working relationships.

Airmen come together through resiliency

by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing hosted Resiliency Day, allowing Department of Defense members and civilians in the KMC to come together, take some time away from their offices and work as a team June 19.

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TKS shops closed for 1-Day training seminar on July 11, 2014

On Friday, July, 11 2014 TKSShops Germany-wide will be closed for a 1-day employee training seminar.

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Staff Sgt. Mo Gadiaga, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa cultural adviser, speaks with airmen from the Mauritanian air force during African Partnership Flight Monday in Dakar, Senegal. USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen are in Senegal for APF, a program designed to improve communication and interoperability between regional partners in Africa.

African Partnership Flight takes off in Senegal

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

More than 40 U.S. Air Force Airmen arrived here this week to participate in African Partnership Flight, co-hosted by Senegal and the U.S.

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AF to implement new feedback process July 1

by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

In a recent message to Airmen, Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody announced plans to begin implementing a more comprehensive Air Force evaluation system for officers and enlisted members.

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Photo by U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Substance Abuse ProgramCommunity members prepare to do battle during U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s bubble soccer tournament May 27 at the Landstuhl Fitness Center on Wilson Barracks. The tournament is part of  the garrison’s 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign that runs Memorial Day through Labor Day. The campaign is designed to help community members remember to focus on safety both on and off duty. Games are free and will be played at various military fitness centers around the KMC. Details can be found at www.facebook.com/KaiserslauternASAP.

Summer safety campaign

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