News

News

Hagel announces reduction in civilian furlough days

American Forces Press Service

Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Tuesday.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Aug. 9

Complied by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

9:15 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Kleber Kaserne.

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Commentary

Diversity is critical for mission success

by Lt. Col. John P. Zapata
86th Communications Squadron commander

Slightly more than a decade ago, our Air Force senior leadership, recognizing a lack of diversity in the Air Force officer corps, began an effort to improve diversity.

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News

End of an era: Final Heavy BCT Bradleys depart Germany

End of an era: Final Heavy BCT Bradleys depart Germany

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

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe and Maintenance Activity Kaiserslautern are preparing M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles for retrograde and transportation back to the U.S. at Kaiserslautern Army Depot.

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News

Gorenc assumes command of USAFE, AFAFRICA, Allied Air Command

Gorenc assumes command of USAFE, AFAFRICA, Allied Air Command

by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Wilson
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Three consecutive generations of U.S. Air Forces in Europe commanders and the U.S. Africa Command deputy commander took to the stage as Gen. Frank Gorenc assumed command of USAFE, U.S. Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command during a ceremony Aug. 2 on Ramstein.

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News

Jumpmasters facilitate joint training

Jumpmasters facilitate joint training

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A C-130J Super Hercules flies above a clear strip of land, packed with paratroopers from two different nations.

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News

Around the KMC, Aug. 2

Happenings around the KMC

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News

‘We’re fire guys, so we’re going to help’

‘We’re fire guys, so we’re going to help’

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern firefighters Mario Hoinigg and Hans Zoske had just left Sembach Kaserne when they came across an injured German motorcyclist in the roadway.

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News

Florida reserve unit leaves Ramstein after a decade of service

Florida reserve unit leaves Ramstein after a decade of service

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

Airmen from the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and the 920th Rescue Wing finished their final annual tour as part of Team Ramstein after a decade of continuous service.

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News

Shedding some light on… a Grimm situation

Shedding some light on… a Grimm situation

Story and photo by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

We’re taught early on in life to learn from mistakes. Well instead, one Airman makes it his mission to help members of Team Ramstein to learn from his mistake; never drink and drive.

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