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KMC celebrates Asian heritage

by Staff Sgt. Paul Young
86th Logistics Readiness Group

Since the birth of the United States, many Asians have contributed to the success of the nation. From laying train tracks to expand westward, to art, literature, mathematics and science, Asian culture has played a crucial role in American growth.

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Photo by Sgt. Frank SanchezSgt. Benjamin Boggess, 21st Theater Sustainment Command broadcaster, films explosive ordnance disposal operations during a 16th Sustainment Brigade mission conducted Sept. 22, 2011, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Boggess captured a prestigious Department of Defense-level Thomas Jefferson Award for a radio news story he produced in the winter of 2013.

‘Radio Strong!’ – TSC broadcaster claims DOD glory

by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

A 21st Theater Sustainment Command broadcaster demonstrated his organization is not only “First in Support,” but “Radio Strong,” claiming a prestigious Department of Defense-level Thomas Jefferson Award for audio excellence May 9.

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Senior Airman Andrew Owens, 86th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, holds a rifle during the playing of taps at a final guard mount ceremony May 15 on Ramstein. The final guard mount ceremony was held on national Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen defenders.

86th SFS commemorates fallen comrades

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Security forces Airmen gave their respects during a final guard mount ceremony May 15 on national Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor peace officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanSenior Airman Austin Payne, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, cleans and applies lubrication during a repair on Ramstein. Payne and other 86th AMXS Airmen replaced a prop shaft adapter on a C-130J Super Hercules.

AMXS Airman provides ‘proper’ maintenance

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Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoStaff Sgt. Eric Klusman, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron special maintenance team member, disassembles a decommissioned radar tower for transport May 6 on Ramstein. The 30-year-old system provided air traffic controllers with a 360-degree view of Ramstein’s 11,000-square-mile airspace. Its replacement will provide all the capabilities of its predecessor, while vastly improving the detection capabilities and overall support for air traffic controllers.

Comm changes on radar

     

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Sean K. HarpChief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III attends the Senate Armed Services Committee on Department of Defense proposals relating to military compensation May 6 in Washington, D.C. He was joined by the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, and Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Frank J. Grass.

CSAF describes Air Force’s ‘precarious’ position

by Claudette Roulo
American Forces Press Service

After 23 years of high-tempo operations, the Air Force is in a precarious position, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told the Senate Armed Services Committee May 6.

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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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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.

May 15, 2014 ×