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KMC Blotter - May 17, 2013

KMC Blotter – May 17, 2013

MAY 7 7:30 a.m.: A minor traffic accident and fleeing the scene were reported in Kaiserslautern. 12:35 p.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in Kaiserslautern. 2 p.m.: An assault was reported in Bann. 2:03 p.m.: Assault on a minor and communication of a threat were reported on Ramstein. […]

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Breedlove assumes top command in Europe

Breedlove assumes top command in Europe

Story and photo by Rick Scavetta
U.S. European Command

A soft drizzle didn’t dampen spirits as U.S. European Command welcomed its new commander, Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, and bid farewell to Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, who is retiring.

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Commentary

Sponsoring our Airmen

by Master Sgt. Stephen Scofield
86th Munitions Squadron first sergeant

Service members make significant sacrifices on a daily basis. Like no other profession in the world, our volunteer members sacrifice their freedoms. Members of our military are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The phone rings and our Airmen are called to the fight. As Air Force members, it is imperative we take care of our Airmen and their families.

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Alexander Jung (right) and Steffen Rothlander, members of the 
German Red Cross, conduct CPR training during the garrison’s annual summer safety day May 7 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaisers-lautern.

Garrison hosts annual summer safety day

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

Rising temperatures, backyard barbecues and longer days can all signal the start of summer. Safety officials from U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern want to ensure community members remain safe amid all the sunshine and are able to enjoy a little fun and sun the right way.

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Health, News

86th MDG campus goes tobacco-free

Compiled from staff reports
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Medical Group commander, Col. Christine Taylor, will deem the medical campuses on Ramstein smoke free in accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force.

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Photos from Around the KMC

Photos from Around the KMC

Photos from around the KMC, the week of May 17th, 2013

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Photo by Bernd “Bernie” Mai

German and American community members listen to Herbert Grimm’s accounts of his time as a German paratrooper during World War II at the weekly Stammtisch in Baumholder. The Stammtisch features a special guest once a month and everyone is welcome to attend. The group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

Stammtisch serves as information hub for Germans, Americans

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

Herbert Grimm’s personal accounts about war, friendship, camaraderie and survival were the highlight of the weekly Stammtisch April 24 at the Zum Stern restaurant in Baumholder.

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Self-care vital to healing

by Jamie Albers
Alternate sexual assault response coordinator

Sexual assaults remain one of the most underreported violent crimes in our culture. According to a recent Gallup study measuring the prevalence of sexual assaults in the Air Force, formal reporting of incidents remains low.

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Pfc. Andrew J. Smith (center) and Spc. Douglas K. Piper (front), both from 1st Platoon, 406th Human Resources Company, 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 7th Civil Support Command, make elevation adjustments to the MK19 grenade launcher while Staff Sgt. Travis J. Helms (rear) ensures safe-range operations during qualification in a field exercise April 20  at Grafenwöhr Training Area. The exercise emphasized convoy operations, weapons qualification, unit cohesion and Soldier fitness.

406th HR Co. conducts training in Grafenwöhr

Story and photos by Sgt. Daniel J. Friedberg
221st Public Affairs Detachment, 7th Civil Support Command, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

Rocked by the sonic roar of jet fighters training overhead, a 29-vehicle convoy from the 406th Human Resources Company rumbled into the Grafenwöhr Training Area during a four-day training exercise April 18 to 21.

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Photo by Stephen W. Smith

American and German jurists pose for a photo in the library of the Saarbrücken state court during the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate legal exchange visit to the court April 17.

21st TSC staff judge advocate visits Saarbrücken state court

by Mike Bowers
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Law professionals from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate visited the state court of Saarbrücken for an exchange of American and German law specifics April 17.

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