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COMUSAFE shares leadership perspective

by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addressed many issues during a commander’s call May 9 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – May 16, 2014

MAY 6 10:03 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Vogelweh Family Housing. MAY 7 9:50 a.m.: Failure to re-register a U.S. Army Europe-plated vehicle resulting in child endangerment was reported on Ramstein. MAY 8 9:23 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Kaiserslautern. 8 p.m.: A […]

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Commentary

College student expands horizon, AF family

by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

I like to think I’m pretty good with words. I spent four years of my college career learning how to make them sound nice after all, and for the past four months I’ve been honing these skills at the 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office. None of this valuable work experience, however, has provided me with the words I need to describe what my time working here has done for me professionally and personally.

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Commentary

May is National Osteoporosis Month

by Maj. Shamana Stevens
86th Medical Group

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the thinning of the bones and affects the lives of many Americans. The word itself actually means “porous bone.” A person with osteoporosis typically has low bone mass, poor bone quality and fragile bones. Approximately 10 million Americans already have osteoporosis, and 34 million are at high risk due to low bone mass.

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Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxJessica Lawrence, daughter of Army Lt. Col. Ryan Lawrence, receives a medal after participating in the 2014 Spring Special Olympics May 9 at Pulaski Park. This year’s Special Olympics consisted of events such as track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, arts and crafts and karaoke.

KMC Spring Special Olympics back in full swing

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC Spring Special Olympics were once again underway May 9 at Pulaski Park on Vogelweh after being discontinued for approximately three years.

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Parachutists from the U.S. and eight visiting countries prepare to board a C-130J Super Hercules May 5 on Ramstein. Approximately 300 jumpers from nine nations including the U.S. came together to celebrate International Jump Week by participating in several jump-related training scenarios.

Ramstein hosts International Jump Week

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

Parachutists from the U.S. and eight visiting nations came together to celebrate International Jump Week by participating in several jump-related training scenarios May 4 to 9 on Ramstein.

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Photo by Scott M. AshSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III present the structure of the Air Force to the Senate Arms Services Committee April 29 in Washington, D.C. James and Welsh said the Air Force’s future will more fully incorporate personnel from the Reserves and National Guard.

AF secretary reports on total force balance

by Amaani Lyle
American Forces Press Service

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James outlined April 30 the service’s progress in leveraging the talent and capabilities of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve within the total force concept.

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USAREUR cyber security experts issue warning for personal computers

by U.S. Army Europe Cyber Security Office

Internet Explorer and Firefox users, beware. U.S. Army Europe cyber security experts warn that a vulnerability discovered April 26 could allow an attacker to take control of computer systems with the same permissions as the account the user is signed in on.

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First Lt. Michael D. Thiesing, engineer officer with the 15th Engineer Battalion, 18th Eng. Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, takes part in a six-mile road march during the 21st TSC’s Best Warrior competition April 30. Thiesing earned the title of the 21st TSC’s Best Warrior Junior Officer.

21st TSC Soldiers compete for Best Warrior

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

Twenty Soldiers from across Europe converged on the Grafenwöhr training area to compete for the title of Best Warrior during the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 2014 Best Warrior competition, April 29 to May 1.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – May 9, 2014

APRIL 29 9:48 a.m.: Drunken driving and a minor traffic accident were reported in Kaiserslatuern. 1 p.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Queidersbach. 7:45 p.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Landstuhl. APRIL 30 8:47 a.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 11:20 a.m.: Larceny of private property was […]

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