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Pay attention, protect personal property

Pay attention, protect personal property

by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC is known as a safe community overall. However, there are instances of crime affecting the homes and property of service members and their families. Because of this, it is necessary to know and practice safe habits in order to keep homes, valuables and family safe.

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Ceremony marks allied achievement in Romania

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

Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Air Force Maj. Gen. Laurian Anastasof, chief of the Romanian air force staff, marked a major combined joint achievement and launched a new level of mission capability during a ceremony Feb. 28 in the new passenger transit facility here.

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LRMC to undergo Joint Commission Survey

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, made up of seven Army health clinics located in Germany, Belgium and Italy, and its health center in Italy, will undergo a rigorous on-site survey March 24 to 28.

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Soldiers learn logistics of Air Force

by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command learned about the 86th Logistics Readiness Group’s mission during a visit to Ramstein March 7.

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Maj. John Roache, operations officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, discusses ballistic missile defense operations with Capt. William Westmoreland, operations officer with the 263rd, during a training exercise March 6.

National Guard air defenders train with 10th AAMDC

by Capt. Royal Reff
10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

There are currently four operational air and missile defense commands in the U.S. Army. Three of them (the 10th, 32nd and 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Commands) are within the active-duty force. One, the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, is in the Army National Guard.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 14, 2014

MARCH 4 1 p.m.: Burglary and larceny of private property were reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. MARCH 5 10:08 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Stelzenberg. MARCH 6 11:50 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Köln/Lindenthal. 13:16 p.m.: Shoplifting was reported on Vogelweh. 5:08 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. […]

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Commentary

Diverse Airmen strengthen Air Force’s global presence

Diverse Airmen strengthen Air Force’s global presence

by Gen. Frank Gorenc
U.S. Air Forces in Europe- Air Forces Africa commander

A diverse force is our unique advantage in providing forward-based combat power for America.
Diversity of cultures, beliefs and ideas are ever-present in our professional and personal lives. These differences among Airmen make us more effective.

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Sgt. Noel Phelps (left), parachute rigger with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 5th Quartermaster Company (Riggers), 21st Special Troops Battalion, catches his breath while Sgt. Matthew Langton, 5th QM Co. parachute rigger, grades the results of the land navigation portion of the Best Warrior Competition.

Soldiers compete for Best Warrior

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

They come from around the organization for a chance to compete. Each was selected by their leaders and peers as one of the best. Now they have to prove it.

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Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoU.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force Airmen patrol and build a base during Silver Flag March 8 on Ramstein. The objective of Silver Flag is to prepare Airmen not only for contingency response, but to build partnerships with allies from the bottom up.

Two countries, one flag: Silver Flag

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

More than 160 service members took part in training that not only familiarized them with their gear, but the operations and techniques of a NATO ally during Silver Flag March 8 on Ramstein.

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Photos by Senior Airman Chris WillisSenior Airman Jeffrey Greenwell, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, receives a registration form to begin a vehicle inspection Feb. 26 on Kapaun Air Station. The 86th VRS privately owned vehicle inspection center provides a free POV mechanical inspection to the KMC.

Vehicle inspection: Pass or fail

Photos by Senior Airman Chris Willis

LIGHTS: • Check that all lights function correctly. • Wrong bulbs in taillights make them too bright. Check license plate lights, park lights and headlight alignment. • Accessory lights are not authorized. If there are off-road lights on the vehicle, they must have the correct cover from the manufacturer, and the on/off switch […]

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