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Pulse on AF force management

by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Regular force management updates are now being published at www.af.mil, including program updates, reports on voluntary program applications received at AFPC and changes to program eligibility.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – April 11, 2014

APRIL 1 9:02 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported between Erfenbach and Stockborn. APRIL 2 1:08 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. 6:39 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Schwedelbach. 7:42 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Landstuhl. 8:21 a.m.: A major traffic accident was […]

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A construction worker begins groundwork that will permanently repair one kilometer of the damaged Pulaski Road March 27 in Kaiserslautern.

Public works directorate tackles Pulaski Road

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

After numerous complaints from service members, families and civilians, construction to fix the huge potholes and uneven pavement on Pulaski Road is finally underway.

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Commentary

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April brings focus to sexual assaults

by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Across the United States, April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Department of Defense calls on service members to recognize and understand the issue of sexual assault in the military.

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Soldiers, polizei train on convoy operations

Soldiers, polizei train on convoy operations

by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

American and German soldiers teamed up on Baumholder’s Military Training Area March 24 to 27 to hone their tactics, techniques and procedures associated with convoy operations.

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Andreas Schmal (left), 86th Civil Engineer Squadron housing inspector, and Diana Keener, 86th CES facilities chief of housing, work together to help service members gather housing information April 3 on Vogelweh.

Housing flight builds foundation of excellence

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron housing flight was awarded the 2013 Brig. Gen. Michael A. McAuliffe Award for housing excellence.

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Airmen from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron show Lithuanian and Bosnian military members how to rescue a victim from a tall building during the Firefighters Fundamentals Course. With three squadrons, 45 separate Air Force Specialty Codes, 40 Building Partnership Capacity missions a year and being ready within a moment’s notice to forward deploy, the 435th Contingency Response Group has an uncommon mission in the Air Force.

435th CRG: melting pot of Airmen

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

With three squadrons and 45 separate Air Force Specialty Codes dedicated to expeditionary operations, being ready to deploy within a moment’s notice means the 435th Contingency Response Group has an uncommon mission in the Air Force.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – April 4, 2014

MARCH 25
11:03 a.m.: Operating a U.S. Army Europe plated vehicle with expired registration was reported on Vogelweh.

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News

7th CSC Soldiers participate in CBRN Week

7th CSC Soldiers participate in CBRN Week

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

ZAVENTEM, Belgium — As local radio announcers provided hourly updates on President Barack Obama’s visit to Belgium March 26, Soldiers from the 7th Civil Support Command’s 773rd Civil Support Team trained for possible future international crises.

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7th CSC takes part in Saber Guardian 14

7th CSC takes part in Saber Guardian 14

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

NOVO SELO, Bulgaria — Soldiers with the 7th Civil Support Command, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, along with service members and civilians from various other units throughout the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, participated in a cultural day with soldiers from 11 partner nations prior to the official start of exercise Saber Guardian 14 March 28.

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