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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeff Bliss (right) and Capt. Brett Polage, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, wash the windows of a C-130J Super Hercules at Riga International Airport, Latvia, after air dropping American and Lithuanian service members over Lithuania May 17.

Airmen showcase airdrop skills over Baltics

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

From May 17 through 21, a five-man team from Ramstein assisted in airdrops of more than 350 personnel into Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

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Good locks, neighbors deter pesky burglars

Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal

Burglaries are one of the most common crimes and a constant focus for local and military police. Burglars look for easy entry into a house, so they can steal high-value items quickly and effortlessly.

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Courtesy photoAccording to the Department of Transportation, bicyclists under 14 are at a five times greater risk for injury than older cyclists. Helmets should always be worn for safety.

Simple step saves a life

by Staff Sgt. Kristopher Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The ripple-effect of many decisions can lead to catastrophic results or triumphant success; however, when the tragedy can be avoided with the simple “click” of a safety helmet, making the right choice should be simple.

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MCL – Maximum Contamination Level	AL – Action Level	Range – Range of actual measured results
Note: Gray area indicates numerous parameters of listed groups that are identified in the report.

2013 annual drinking water quality report summary

by 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight

The 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight presents Ramstein’s annual drinking water quality report.
This report, which is required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the EPA in CONUS, is designed to inform residents about the excellent water and services delivered over the past year.

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Save tax on imported vehicles

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

U.S. personnel stationed overseas can ship vehicles to the United States free of federal tax and duty. This exemption means big savings if you meet three conditions: you must take physical possession of the vehicle prior to shipment, have valid PCS orders and import it for personal use. However, the exemption does not free you from state taxation.

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Sgt. Brian O’Callaghan, human resources NCO with the 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center, 21st 
Theater Sustainment Command, processes role players into a personnel accountability system during the 1st HRSC’s Millrinder Phoenix culmination exercise May 13 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

1st HRSC test capabilities during Millrinder Phoenix

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

The 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted its culminating training exercise designed to test a wide range of passenger movements, civilian evacuation, casualty reporting and postal operations May 12 to 16 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern.

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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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