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The KMC Housing Office will be closed Thursday, May 26 and May 29 in observance of holidays. The office will also close at 11:30 a.m. May 14 for training.

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KMC Blotter – April 25, 2014

APRIL 15 4 .m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Nuremberg. APRIL 16 12 .m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. 3:55 .m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Sembach Kaserne. APRIL 17 11:30 .m.: A major traffic accident was reported at the Theater Logistics Support Center. 11:39 .m.: […]

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WWII B-17 crew member returns to crash site

WWII B-17 crew member returns to crash site

Story and photo by Keith Houin
U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Public Affairs

“You’re not getting any flak; you’re not getting any fighters. You’re just hurrying back home. That’s all it amounts to,” said Troy Hollar while at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, the very base where flak batteries brought down his B-17 Flying Fortress on April 13, 1944.

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Baumholder focuses on its children

Baumholder focuses on its children

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

Baumholder’s Child, Youth and Schools Services teamed up with Army Community Service and the Baumholder schools recently to present a united front in the fight against child abuse and to raise awareness for autism.

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Commentary

Character, experience are keys to successful leadership

by Lt. Col. James Mullinax
2nd Air Postal Squadron commander

Our Air Force is undergoing significant changes as we move toward becoming a smaller, more capable fighting force. As we progress, the need for Airmen to step forward and fill the gap has never been more important, and the leadership they display will make all the difference.

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435th CRG trains with Kosovo Security Force

by Tech. Sgt. Brandon Williams
435th Contingency Response Group

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing hosted three members of the Kosovo Security Force for a firefighting fundamentals course conducted April 7 to 11 on Ramstein.

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Speak up, speak out against sexual assault

by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“I am not a victim of sexual assault. I am a survivor.” One word can mean the difference between making the decision to get help, or allowing someone else’s decision to dictate your well-being.

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Courtesy photoBecca Breedlove-Berry is a thriving mom and resiliency pro. "I encourage mothers to be aware of themselves and their own needs. Often we get so wrapped up in the needs of our children, jobs and husbands we forget to take care of ourselves," she said.

Mother magic: Tips to help military moms thrive

by Dr. Krystal White
Contributing writer

At the beginning, there’s plenty of information on what to expect as a new mom. New parents anxious to keep their children healthy nurture their children and set up good routines. They gobble up baby books and their advice. After some time, moms become pros at handling the nitty gritty of the daily grind that raising children demands.

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Photo courtesy of Valerie Potapova/Shutterstock.comThe Nuremberg Easter Market is open through Monday in front of the famous Frauenkirche. The market features more than 80 stalls selling everything from household goods, to arts and crafts, to homemade foods.

Nuremberg Easter Market open till Monday

by Amanda Hayward
Contributing writer

Deciding on which Easter markets to visit is tough since there are so many popping up in large and small towns throughout Germany.

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Celebrate Easter – the German way

by Amanda Hayward
Contributing writer

Egg painting, festivals, bonfires, Easter games and feasts all partially sum up a traditional German Easter weekend. Many Easter traditions first began in Germany, and to this day, Easter is one of Germany’s most celebrated holidays. In fact, the first chocolate Easter bunny was made in Germany in the 1800s.

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