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Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoStaff Sgt. Loura Shouldis, 86th Medical Group surgical technician, is pelted with water during the Joint Combat Dining-In May 16 on Vogelweh. The dining-in welcomed all U.S. service members to attend, strengthen esprit de corps, build friendships and working relationships, and create an atmosphere of good fellowship away from work.

Combat rains down during dining-in

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Tramel GarrettHolly Petraeus (center), assistant director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Service Member Affairs, has a discussion with Staff Sgt. Robert Mathis, 18th Military Police Brigade, after a town hall meeting May 16 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Family Housing. CFPB is an independent federal agency to ensure financial institutions support consumers honestly and to enforce 18 different federal consumer financial laws.

Holly Petraeus visits KMC

by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

Holly Petraeus, assistant director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for Service Member Affairs, paid a visit to the service members, families and civilians of the KMC to broaden the reach of the CFPB.

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KMC Blotter – May 23, 2014

MAY 13 10:05 a.m.: Drunken driving, resulting in a major traffic accident, was reported in Hohenecken. 7:10 p.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Neunkirchen am Potzberg. MAY 14 7:13 a.m.: A minor traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. 7:47 a.m.: Grand theft of a motorcycle and […]

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AF Academy looking for qualified enlisted

by Lt. Col. Jennifer Mulder
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Directorate of Intelligence

The U.S. Air Force Academy is looking for highly motivated Airmen to apply for the class of 2019 as part of the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program.

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KMC celebrates Asian heritage

by Staff Sgt. Paul Young
86th Logistics Readiness Group

Since the birth of the United States, many Asians have contributed to the success of the nation. From laying train tracks to expand westward, to art, literature, mathematics and science, Asian culture has played a crucial role in American growth.

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Photo by Sgt. Frank SanchezSgt. Benjamin Boggess, 21st Theater Sustainment Command broadcaster, films explosive ordnance disposal operations during a 16th Sustainment Brigade mission conducted Sept. 22, 2011, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Boggess captured a prestigious Department of Defense-level Thomas Jefferson Award for a radio news story he produced in the winter of 2013.

‘Radio Strong!’ – TSC broadcaster claims DOD glory

by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

A 21st Theater Sustainment Command broadcaster demonstrated his organization is not only “First in Support,” but “Radio Strong,” claiming a prestigious Department of Defense-level Thomas Jefferson Award for audio excellence May 9.

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Senior Airman Andrew Owens, 86th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, holds a rifle during the playing of taps at a final guard mount ceremony May 15 on Ramstein. The final guard mount ceremony was held on national Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen defenders.

86th SFS commemorates fallen comrades

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Security forces Airmen gave their respects during a final guard mount ceremony May 15 on national Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor peace officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanSenior Airman Austin Payne, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, cleans and applies lubrication during a repair on Ramstein. Payne and other 86th AMXS Airmen replaced a prop shaft adapter on a C-130J Super Hercules.

AMXS Airman provides ‘proper’ maintenance

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Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoStaff Sgt. Eric Klusman, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron special maintenance team member, disassembles a decommissioned radar tower for transport May 6 on Ramstein. The 30-year-old system provided air traffic controllers with a 360-degree view of Ramstein’s 11,000-square-mile airspace. Its replacement will provide all the capabilities of its predecessor, while vastly improving the detection capabilities and overall support for air traffic controllers.

Comm changes on radar

     

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Sean K. HarpChief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III attends the Senate Armed Services Committee on Department of Defense proposals relating to military compensation May 6 in Washington, D.C. He was joined by the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, and Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Frank J. Grass.

CSAF describes Air Force’s ‘precarious’ position

by Claudette Roulo
American Forces Press Service

After 23 years of high-tempo operations, the Air Force is in a precarious position, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told the Senate Armed Services Committee May 6.

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