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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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Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael StuartU.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Angell, 435th Contingency Response Group personnel parachute program manager, directs people from different nations during International Jump Week May 4 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks. More than 300 jumpers from nine different nations performed a total of 404 static-line jumps and 132 high-altitude low-opening jumps in three days.

CRG goes above, beyond for international jump week

by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year, the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s Contingency Response Group hosts International Jump Week to bring partner nations’ airborne units together to conduct training and foster working relationships.

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Know before you go this summer

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

People moving to the United States this summer should start preparing now by letting go of items banned from import, customs officials advise. It is also a good idea to apply early for import permits on restricted items.

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U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Leldon Lee Want, Special Operations Command Europe Joint Special Operations Air Component senior enlisted leader, looks out the back ramp of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules to ensure Romanian paratroopers can safely exit the aircraft during Carpathian Spring 2014 May 18 above Campia Turzii, Romania. Jumpmasters from Ramstein and Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, took part in the training to help guarantee jumps went smoothly.

US, Romania conduct joint training, build partnership

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 80 U.S. Airmen and Soldiers stationed in Germany came together to take part in the Carpathian Spring 2014 May 9 through 23 here.

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Sgt. Joshua Overton, human resources NCO with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, practices unarmed self-defense techniques on Staff Sgt. Fredrick Longhorn, HR NCO with the 21st TSC, during guard force training May 21 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

Soldiers train to conduct installation access control

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

Hundreds of Soldiers from throughout the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz footprint participated in a three-day course designed to train Soldiers on the proper procedures for conducting installation access control.

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