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Congratulations to 2013 annual award winners

Congratulations to 2013 annual award winners

86th AIRLIFT WING ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS • Maj. Jonathan Cato, 37th Airlift Squadron — Field Grade Officer of the Year • Capt. William Guthrie IV, 86th Operations Support Squadron — Company Grade Officer of the Year • Senior Master Sgt. Lawrence Kirkley Jr., 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron — First Sergeant of the Year […]

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Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen

by Air Force Medical Support Agency Health Promotions

Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for health care providers.

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2014 Military Saves Campaign

by Sara Miller
Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center

The Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center is gearing up for the 2014 Military Saves Campaign. The Department of Defense has designated Monday as the start of Military Saves Week. As part of the larger nationwide America Saves Campaign, Military Saves is conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Federation of America.

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Commentary

Innovative leadership takes a creative thinker

by Lt. Col. Sheri Bennington
700th Contracting Squadron commander

What is innovative leadership? Why do we need innovative leaders? What makes your leadership style (or skills) innovative? Are you a creative, left-brained military member surrounded by right-brained, rule-oriented, critical thinkers?

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A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a parking spot in front of a Greek C-130H Hercules during Stolen Cerberus. The mission provided the U.S. and Hellenic air forces with a unique opportunity to learn 
how each service performs airlift operations, improving the joint capabilities of both nations.

Joint airdrop in Greece: Combined efforts key to success

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In true Greek fashion, a few select service members from the KMC undertook a momentous task.

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Spc. Arisleindy Valdez-Gomez, supply specialist assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 240th Quartermaster Company, 16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, trains with the Global Combat Support System-Army at the 240th QM Co. Supply Support Activity Feb. 11 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

The future of supply is here; embrace the change

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

After several years of thousands of Soldiers and hundreds of organizations attempting to use different supply systems to accomplish their missions, a solution has arrived. The Global Combat Support System-Army is here.

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Experienced Airmen wanted: Continue your career in the AF Reserve

by Master Sgt. Shawn J. Jones
Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service

Force management programs will push thousands of active-duty Airmen out of their jobs, but opportunities exist in the Air Force Reserve for Airmen who don’t want to hang up their uniforms for good.

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Photo by Ignacio RubalcavaA Soldier and his spouse reunite on Valentine’s Day. Soldiers from the 30th Medical Brigade, 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion returned to Baumholder Feb. 14 after a nine month deployment to Kosovo. The Baumholder community turned out to welcome them back in a ceremony at the Hall of Champions on Smith Barracks.

A Valentine’s Day reunion

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Feb. 21, 2014

FEB. 11 8:18 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic accident was reported on Vogelweh. FEB. 12 10:50 a.m.: Possession of an illegal weapon was reported on Vogelweh. 10:54 a.m.: Attempted self-harm was reported in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau. 3:01 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Gerhardsbrunn. FEB. 13 9:30 a.m.: An assault was reported […]

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Innovator of the Month

Innovator of the Month

INNOVATOR: Master Sgt. Andrew Graham, Fuels Information Service Center section chief UNIT: 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron ACTION: Graham reduced manpower requirements by 37 percent by combining the fuels support equipment and prevention maintenance teams. He doubled available maintenance manpower within the flight and redesigned and cut inspection and service times […]

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