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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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Community volunteers honored at town hall

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

The open forum at the Baumholder Community Town Hall Feb. 26 saw only a few concerns or issues raised — a break from tradition at this normally lively event.

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Photo by Sara PavichKisling NCO Academy instructors put together their chemical gear bags during a tour of Ramstein’s Joint Mobility Processing Center Feb. 24. The JMPC is Ramstein’s power projection platform to support commanders across three combatant commands by rapidly deploying personnel and cargo. NCO Academy instructors have the chance to disseminate information about the JMPC processes to their students.

Instructors visit JMPC

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Photo by Brandon BeachFirst Lt. Thomas Gohritz (left), German liaison and company commander with the 263rd Airborne Infantry Battalion, presents a gold Schützenschnur (German Armed Forces Marksmanship Badge) to Sgt. Maj. Michael Clauss, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, during an awards ceremony Feb. 21 on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern. Clauss and 21 other 21st TSC Soldiers earned either gold (highest), silver or bronze decorations for German weapons proficiency. The 21st TSC is U.S. Army in Europe’s leading organization for all sustainment activities, including logistics support, transportation, combat sustainment, human resources, finance, contracting and other areas in the field of sustainment. The 21st TSC also serves as the responsible headquarters for USAREUR’s military police and engineer brigades, providing combat engineers and military police during partnership training and other operations in support of USAREUR, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command. The 21st TSC is headquartered in Kaiserslautern.

21st TSC Soldiers receive German marksmanship awards

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Pfc. Andrew Hernandez (right), intelligence analyst with B Co., 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, and Spc. Andrea Willette (left), intelligence analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, chart missile launches during a simulated missile volley. The Soldiers are training with others from across U.S. Army Europe in a 10th AAMDC missile defense exercise.

Soldiers come together for 10th AAMDC missile defense exercise

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

If someone took a look around the expansive warehouse on Rhine Ordnance Barracks they’d see a lot of equipment and activity, from computers with massive displays to simulated-live radar feeds.

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