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Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxJessica Lawrence, daughter of Army Lt. Col. Ryan Lawrence, receives a medal after participating in the 2014 Spring Special Olympics May 9 at Pulaski Park. This year’s Special Olympics consisted of events such as track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, arts and crafts and karaoke.

KMC Spring Special Olympics back in full swing

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC Spring Special Olympics were once again underway May 9 at Pulaski Park on Vogelweh after being discontinued for approximately three years.

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Parachutists from the U.S. and eight visiting countries prepare to board a C-130J Super Hercules May 5 on Ramstein. Approximately 300 jumpers from nine nations including the U.S. came together to celebrate International Jump Week by participating in several jump-related training scenarios.

Ramstein hosts International Jump Week

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

Parachutists from the U.S. and eight visiting nations came together to celebrate International Jump Week by participating in several jump-related training scenarios May 4 to 9 on Ramstein.

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Photo by Scott M. AshSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III present the structure of the Air Force to the Senate Arms Services Committee April 29 in Washington, D.C. James and Welsh said the Air Force’s future will more fully incorporate personnel from the Reserves and National Guard.

AF secretary reports on total force balance

by Amaani Lyle
American Forces Press Service

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James outlined April 30 the service’s progress in leveraging the talent and capabilities of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve within the total force concept.

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USAREUR cyber security experts issue warning for personal computers

by U.S. Army Europe Cyber Security Office

Internet Explorer and Firefox users, beware. U.S. Army Europe cyber security experts warn that a vulnerability discovered April 26 could allow an attacker to take control of computer systems with the same permissions as the account the user is signed in on.

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First Lt. Michael D. Thiesing, engineer officer with the 15th Engineer Battalion, 18th Eng. Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, takes part in a six-mile road march during the 21st TSC’s Best Warrior competition April 30. Thiesing earned the title of the 21st TSC’s Best Warrior Junior Officer.

21st TSC Soldiers compete for Best Warrior

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

Twenty Soldiers from across Europe converged on the Grafenwöhr training area to compete for the title of Best Warrior during the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 2014 Best Warrior competition, April 29 to May 1.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – May 9, 2014

APRIL 29 9:48 a.m.: Drunken driving and a minor traffic accident were reported in Kaiserslatuern. 1 p.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Queidersbach. 7:45 p.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Landstuhl. APRIL 30 8:47 a.m.: A minor traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 11:20 a.m.: Larceny of private property was […]

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Airmen from the 86th Communications Squadron ensure the streets surrounding their squadron are spotless during Base Pride Day April 28 on Ramstein. Base Pride Day is a semiannual, two-day spring cleanup when Airmen clean where they live and work.

Team Ramstein observes Base Pride Day

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On a cloudy, rainy and chilly spring day at Ramstein, Airmen were seen at every corner of the base picking up trash, pulling weeds and sweeping leaves into piles.

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Commentary

Off the Beaten Path

by Maj. Matthew Dooley
76th Airlift Squadron

Some common reasons many of us became interested in the military are the chance to travel around the world, experience new cultures and take on unique responsibilities.

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Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment bow their heads during the chaplain’s prayer inside the aircraft hangar at the Landstuhl heliport.

Landstuhl’s Dustoff troops deploy one last time

Story and photo by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, embraced their families and friends before getting on the bus to deploy.

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Maj. Curtis Hayes (left), 86th Dental Squadron chief oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and Senior Airman Britanni McKnight, 
86th DS dental assistant, operate on a patient during a dental implant surgery April 29 on Ramstein.

Dentist ‘crowned’ with AF-level award

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Standing out from among thousands of dental Airmen around the world, Maj. Curtis Hayes, 86th Dental Squadron chief oral and maxillofacial surgeon, was recently named Air Force Dentist of the Year for 2013.

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