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Tech. Sgt. Joshua Morrissette, Battlefield Airman Prospect Training team leader, completes a set of squats during a workout session June 7 on Ramstein. The BAPT program’s main focus is to assist Airmen who want to cross train into special operations jobs and pass the physical ability and stamina test.

BAPT prepares Airmen for PAST

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When cross training into a special operations carrier field, Airmen must take the physical ability and stamina test in order to be eligible for the job.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – June 14, 2013

JUNE 4 2:18 p.m.: A major vehicle accident and fleeing the scene were reported in Theisbergstegen. 6:13 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Kaiserslautern. 9:18 p.m.: A major traffic accident and fleeing the scene were reported in Landstuhl.

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Col. Scott Warner, 86th Civil Engineer Group commander, assists Lt. Col. Robert Grover, 886th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, with retiring the flag of the 886th CES during an inactivation ceremony June 5 on Ramstein. The inactivation was necessary to reorganize and enhance efficiencies and allow the Air Force to better apply limited resources through smarter requirement prioritization.

886th CES deactivates to meet AF initiative

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 886th Civil Engineer Squadron was deactivated and reorganized to enhance efficiencies, allowing the Air Force a better way to apply limited resources and reduce risk to missions and Airmen through smarter requirement prioritization.

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Commentary

Family tradition of core values

by Col. Troy Dunn
86th Mission Support Group commander

“All that you do, do it with your might. Things by half are never done right.”

My father taught me this quote and made me commit it to memory when I was a child. His father encouraged him to live by that same principle.

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Action Line: Trash in Kaiserslautern Military Community Center parking lot

I have been to the KMCC twice in the last two weeks and have parked out front from the main entrance. While walking into the center, I look around, and I must say, I am very embarrassed at the amount of trash I see on the ground.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, takes the 86th AW guidon from Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, 
during a change of command ceremony Monday on Ramstein. Mordente assumed command of the largest wing in Europe from Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde.

86th AW welcomes new commander

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed a new commander during the change of command ceremony Monday on Ramstein.

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Photo by G. Patrick HarrisKathleen Y. Marin, Installation Management Command-Europe director, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey S. Hartless uncase the IMCOM-E colors during a ceremony June 6 at Sembach Kaserne. The command moved to Sembach from Heidelberg as part of the ongoing U.S. Army transformation in Europe.

Command uncases colors at new headquarters

by Installation Management Command-Europe Public Affairs

The U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Europe officially transferred from Heidelberg to Sembach during an uncasing of the unit colors at its new headquarters on Sembach Kaserne.

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Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, and Werner Holz, mayor of the Union Community Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, watch the operation of a new methane-powered heating plant.

Commander, mayor meet to celebrate ‘win-win-win’

Story and photo by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, and Werner Holz, mayor of the Union Community Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, came together May 29 to celebrate the successful installation and activation of a block-heating plant on Miesau Army Depot — the second step the Army and community have taken to provide cleaner energy while reducing costs.

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Community kicks off Farewell Heidelberg festivities

Community kicks off Farewell Heidelberg festivities

Story and photos by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

It’s been more than 50 years since Max Rockafellow patrolled the streets of Heidelberg as a military policeman with the 529th MP Company. On June 1, the Wisconsin native returned to the city for the first time since 1962.

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PCS season: So, it’s almost time to leave Ramstein

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

Ramstein is preparing once again for PCS season. The PCS process might appear daunting, however, the 786th Force Support Squadron has the capabilities to ensure a smooth departure or arrival.

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