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KMC Blotter – May 2, 2014

APRIL 22 9:54 a.m.: Larceny and damage of government property was reported on Ramstein. 10:25 a.m.: The reckless operation of a vehicle was reported on Vogelweh. 2:33 p.m.: An assault was reported on Ramstein. 2:35 p.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Donsieders. 5:23 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Heilbronn. APRIL […]

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Amanda Reuter (left) speaks with Spc. Miguel Ramos, chaplain’s assistant with the 7th Civil Support Command, about the possibility of becoming a chaplain’s assistant in the Army when the 7th CSC hosted the U.S. Army Reserve birthday celebration April 23 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court.

7th CSC hosts 106th USAR birthday celebration

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

The U.S. Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command hosted a ceremony April 23 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center food court to recognize and celebrate the U.S. Army Reserve’s 106th birthday.

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AF top Airman gives insight to budget decisions

by Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe
Air Force Public Affairs Agency Operating Location-P

“The demand for what the Air Force provides is on the rise; unfortunately, the supply is going in the other direction,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III.

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Recycling and waste segregation

by Lt. Col. Tiffany Warnke
86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

On April 22, Earth Day was recognized by more than a billion people in 192 countries. First celebrated in 1970, it is designed as a day to honor the Earth and bring attention to environmental issues.

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92nd MP Co. named Army’s best

by Staff Sgt. Christina Turnipseed
18th Military Police Public Affairs, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

One of the 18th Military Police companies was deemed the best MP company in the Department of the Army.

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Maj. Gen. Jim Keffer (right), U.S. Cyber Command chief of staff, speaks at his father’s retirement ceremony April 25 on Ramstein. Robert Keffer retired after serving 57 years of U.S. service. Until his retirement, Robert Keffer had been the plans, programs and resources chief to the 86th Communications Squadron, the largest communications squadron within the U.S. Air Force. He supported a major command, one numbered Air Force, three wings and 125 associated units.

Man celebrates 57 years of US service

Story and photos by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A retirement ceremony was held April 25 to honor Robert Keffer, a man who gave 57 years of service to the United States.

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Beloved AFN DJ departs

Beloved AFN DJ departs

Kaiserslautern’s ‘The Eagle Morning Show’ since 2005, recently passed the reigns of the popular morning show to Senior Airman Eli Smith.

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POV shipping program undergoes changes

by Mitch Chandran
Headquarters Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command

The Department of Defense’s privately owned vehicle shipping program will undergo several changes starting Thursday.

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AF tests Google Glass for battlefield use

by Senior Airman Alexander W. Riedel
Air Force News Service

Whether trying to coordinate multiple aircraft in a three-dimensional battlespace, calling in precise close air support or evacuating personnel caught behind enemy lines, effective multitasking is at the heart of the mission for Air Force special operators.

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NATO air chiefs meet at Allied Air Command

Courtesy of Headquarters Allied Air Command Public Affairs

NATO air chiefs and senior officers from 25 Allied Air Forces arrived at Ramstein April 7 to convene for the NATO Air Chiefs Symposium 2014.

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