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Capt. Richard Smith, 86th Medical Group officer in charge of the pharmacy, counsels a customer on medication requirements Jan. 9 on Ramstein. Smith is one of nine medical personnel recognized for excellent performance in a recent accreditation inspection.

86th MDG achieves top rating

Story and photo by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In a recent biennial inspection conducted by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the 86th Medical Group achieved a rating of substantial compliance, the highest rating a medical organization can be awarded.

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Thomas Scharwatz, a chimney sweeper from Clausen, Germany, presents Maj. Christopher Bachman, the 
21st Theater Sustainment Command chief of Operations Research System Analysis section, with a one euro cent coin during the 21st TSC New Year’s Reception Jan. 10 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

21st TSC hosts military, local leaders during New Year’s reception

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

Leaders from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command rang in 2014 with members of the German military and local leaders from the KMC with food, fellowship and tradition during a New Year’s reception Jan. 10 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

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Courtesy photoBulgarian air force Capt. Boyko Itchev, 16th Transport Air Group training officer and C-29J Spartan pilot, discusses airframe differences and operating procedures with Maj. Bill Tice, 37th AS assistant operations officer.

435th, 37th AS Airmen train with Bulgarian air force

by Tech. Sgt. Brandon M. Williams
435th Contingency Response Group/Air Adviser Branch

Building upon a long history of cooperation between the U.S. and Bulgaria, members of the 435th Contingency Response Group and 37th Airlift Squadron spent four days with Airmen from the Bulgarian air force at Vrazhdebna Air Base recently.

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Sascha, daughter of Staff Sgt. Ashley Cross-White, enjoys some breakfast provided by the Child Development Center Jan. 10 on Vogelweh. The Vogelweh CDC can have approximately 448 children in attendance ranging anywhere from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

CDC shapes child development

Photos by Senior Airman Chris Willis

Child Care Providers Needed The KMC child development centers are looking for child care providers in order to provide top-quality child care to the KMC. To apply, visit www.usajobs.gov, www.nafjobs.org or www.armycivilianservice.com/content/naf-opportunities.                  

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Commentary

Chief’s Corner: Lead through it

by Chief Master Sgt. Lewis Holston Jr.
37th Airlift Squadron superintendent

Our nation is undergoing some challenging times. In serving the country, American military members are oath-bound to uphold and defend the Constitution. Leaders carry the responsibility of ensuring the force is ready to execute orders to secure freedoms for ourselves and our prosperity.

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News

30 seconds: Airmen on TAP

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

Floor by floor, you await your stop on an elevator. A man in a suit carrying a briefcase enters the elevator. After a few seconds, you notice the company he works for on his briefcase. You’re looking for a job, and you want to be able to sell yourself before this man leaves the elevator. How do you do it? What do you say to show him you’re the perfect fit for the job?

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Jan. 17, 2014

JAN. 7 10:24 a.m.: Damage to private property was reported at Rhine Ordnance Barracks. 2:50 p.m.: Damage to government property was reported on Panzer Kaserne. 4:34 p.m.: A minor traffic accident and fleeing the scene were reported in Kaiserslautern. 4:35 p.m.: Damage to private property and larceny of private property were reported in Landstuhl. 6 p.m.: […]

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Commentary

‘Shock and awe’ viewed from logistics prism

by Lt. Col. Eduardo A. Quero
86th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander

What images or thoughts does the phrase “shock and awe” give you? This phrase, originally included in a published paper by National Defense University in 1996, suggested its use to achieve rapid dominance with the goal to destroy or confound an adversary’s will to resist with no alternative except to capitulate.

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Commentary

The mission, the story, the people: Get your story told

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

When people ask me what I do in the Air Force, the best way I can describe it to them is, “I’m a journalist.” Though this is the best way I can describe it, it is not exactly true.

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News

Marcy Carpenter, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz education counselor aide, helps Pvt. Jamie Hrouda set up her account for Go ArmyEd, the Army’s portal into higher education assistance.

Soldiers adapt to new TA criteria

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

One recent morning, Pfc. Tyler Adams visited U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’s education center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, hoping to sign up for classes and use his tuition assistance benefits.

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