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Keep banned foodstuffs out of US

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Customs Public Affairs

Personnel shipping household goods to the states this summer should be careful when packing the contents of their kitchen, agriculture officials advise.

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Secretary of defense visits MK Air Base

by Spc. Glenn M. Anderson
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel visited Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base June 4 and 5 as a part of his 14th international trip, a broad-ranging, 12-day tour that brought him to the near and far East as well as Europe.

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Tony Garcia, U.S. Army Europe’s Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program manager, speaks to senior leaders from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz during the executive resilience and performance course May 30 on Vogelweh.

21st TSC hosts resiliency course for senior leaders

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

For more than five years, the Army has worked toward developing resiliency in Soldiers and ensuring they have the skills necessary to bounce back from adversity and focus on the positive experiences in their lives.

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Bill Prindible, a veteran U.S. Army pilot who flew on D-Day, takes the controls of a C-47 Skytrain during a flight over Normandy June 5. Prindible was visiting Normandy as part of the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. More than 60 Ramstein Airmen traveled to Normandy to honor the sacrifices made by veterans of World War II.

Veterans relive Operation Neptune

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Hollowed soil, possessed by a war machine denying liberty and freedom; hedgerows lined with hostile weaponry; dreary skies lit by gunfire launched from the ground; two Army Air Corp pilots flying into the face of danger.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – June 13, 2014

JUNE 3 9:36 a.m.: Damage to private property was reported on Panzer Kaserne. JUNE 4 7 a.m.: Larceny of private property was reported in Kaiserslautern. 8 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Kaiserslautern. 9:24 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on L-395. 9:49 p.m.: Animal neglect was reported on Vogelweh. JUNE […]

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerLt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander, speaks at the 70th D-Day commemoration ceremony June 6 in Picauville, France.

Vice commander honors veterans at Picauville

by 1st Lt. Marie Denson
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

A German army band’s music echoed through the air as service members from the U.S. Air Force and Army and German and French armies marched together to the Picauville memorial.

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Commentary

Remembering D-Day: Reflect on past, live in present, secure future

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

The events of Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy, 70 years ago hold a special place in the hearts of many people, especially those who experienced it for themselves or knew someone who lived through it. Remembering D-Day is as important to them as it is for those of us wearing the uniform today.

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Strengthening the team

by Lt. Col. Troy C. Austin
86th Security Forces Squadron commander

The Air Force has provided mission, vision and priorities. Transforming vision into executable policy requires charismatic, energetic, inspirational yet humble leaders focused on Airmen and the mission. It is important to remember that being a leader is not tied to rank or position and it’s not about rewards. Leadership is about taking care of the people who complete the mission.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerU.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with Odette Lonckheere and her son Patrick, Coigny residents, June 7 at Franquetot Castle. Odette shared her story of how she chose to join the French army alongside her husband during World War II.

358th Fighter Group memorialized at 70th D-Day anniversary

by 1st Lt. Marie Denson
U.S. Air Force in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Denis Lebarbier, mayor of Coigny, France, stood together June 7 to unveil a memorial plaque dedicated to the courage and fortitude of the veterans of the 358th Fighter Group who participated in D-Day operations 70 years ago.

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D-Day airdrop remembered, relived

D-Day airdrop remembered, relived

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