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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.

May 23, 2013 ×

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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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U.S. Army photo

Pete Lichtenburg, U.S. Army Europe’s deputy of logistics, talks with his  peers about contracting and logistics at the European Contracting Coordination Board March 29 in Wiesbaden, Germany.

409th CSB hosts first European contracting board

by Rachel Clark
409th Contracting Support Brigade

The 409th Contracting Support Brigade hosted the first European contracting coordination board March 29 in Wiesbaden, Germany.

May 17, 2013 ×

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KMC Child Supervision Policy Matrix

KMC Child Supervision Policy Matrix

PARENTS ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY AND SUPERVISION OF THEIR CHILDREN.

May 17, 2013 ×

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen

Assumption of command

Brig. Gen. C.K Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander, passes the Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Troy Dunn, the new 86th MSG commander, Wednesday on Ramstein. The 86th MSG provides military and civilian personnel, morale, welfare and recreation, force protection, contracting, postal and communication services to Team Ramstein.

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Joerg Moddelmog, the senior German attorney-adviser for the Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center, studies a German law book while working in his office May 10 on Kleber Kaserne. Moddelmog has been awarded the American Bar Association’s Legal Assistance for Military Personnel award for 2012 for his exceptional achievements and exceptional service in support of the military legal assistance effort.

21st TSC German attorney wins Bar Association award

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

A German attorney with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is being recognized for his exceptional achievements and outstanding service in support of the military legal assistance effort.

May 16, 2013 ×