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Baumholder ‘moves’ to provide better services

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

There’s been a lot of juggling of offices and people lately on Smith Barracks that, in the end, will improve all personnel related services on Baumholder.

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10th EAEF help support wounded warriors

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

The 10th Expeditionary Aero-medical Evacuation Flight is comprised of 84 highly trained and qualified Airmen from evacuation squadrons and medical units throughout the Air Force Reserve, Guard and active duty whose mission is to provide in-flight medical care and bring home wounded warriors.

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Commentary

Chief’s Corner: Are you a ‘capital A’ Airman?

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

Are you a “capital A” Airman? The second part of this question is: Are there any “lower case A” Airmen? Are we so caught up in who we are that we really need to differentiate between a “capital A” Airman as opposed to the Airman we profess to be according to our creed? Our Air Force is suffering from an identity crisis.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – May 24, 2013

MAY 14 3:33 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported on the L-363 in the direction of Bann. 12:31 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern. 2:20 p.m.: Damage to government property was reported at the Auto Hobby Shop on Pulaski Barracks. MAY 15 12:56 a.m.: […]

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News

USAFE-AFAFRICA infrastructure under pressure

From staff reports
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa is seeing the ripple effects from sequestration. Budget cuts for this fiscal year to facilities sustainment and restoration are expected to cause readiness issues now and into the future.

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At Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Soldiers from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command man an observation post May 15, during their Best Warrior Competition. The three-day competition featured 20 events that measured basic Soldier skills, physical stamina and rifle marksmanship.

21st TSC, 10th AAMDC Soldiers earn Best Warrior title

by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr. and Staff Sgt. John Zumer 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from two major Army units in the KMC tested their mettle recently, undertaking a grueling competition. The title says it all — “Best Warrior.”

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Air Force Gen. William Fraser, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, presents commander’s coins for 
excellence to Staff Sgt. Daniel Verastegui and Stacey Vande Linde of the 598th Transportation brigade during a recent visit to Sembach Kaserne.

Military transportation commander visits Sembach

Story and photo by Bram de Jong
598th Transportation Brigade

During a recent visit to U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, Air Force Gen. William Fraser, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, visited the 598th Transportation Brigade at Sembach Kaserne.

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Commentary

1st Sergeants’ Corner: What is your legacy?

by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Bradley
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron first sergeant

A couple of years ago my son was in my living room with a box of cereal. He grabbed the box and started spinning it around. Can you guess what happened next? Of course you can.

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Commentary

Report of Surveys – It’s everyone’s responsibility

by Malik Sultan
86th Logistics Readiness Group

A Report of Survey is the required documenting process for any Air Force property that has been lost, damaged or destroyed at an expense of $500 or more.

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Cpl. Eric J. Song, a survey team member with the 773rd Civil Support Team, 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 7th Civil Support Command, assists Bulgarian army Sgt. Peter Evgeniev Dzhongov with a self-contained breathing apparatus during partnership training May 14 to 18.

7th CSC hosts Bulgarians for partnership training event

Story and photo by Spc. Glenn M. Anderson
221st Public Affairs Detachment, 7th Civil Support Command, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 7th Civil Support Command’s 773rd Civil Support Team, hosted Bulgarian army soldiers to demonstrate the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear assets available to the 773rd CST, and to promote a partnership between the two countries May 14 to 18.

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