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Hagel orders retraining of recruiters, sexual assault responders

Courtesy of American Forces Press Service

Amid a spate of allegations of criminal behavior by military recruiters and service members involved in the Defense Department’s efforts to prevent sexual assaults and help victims, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the services to retrain, re-credential and rescreen all sexual assault prevention and response personnel and military recruiters.

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6 Airmen share their stories with KMC

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

Organized by the Total Force Development Council, six Airmen, ranging from airman 1st class to captain, shared events
that made them the people they are today in front of more than 200 members of the community.

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Chief’s Corner: Go along to get along? Not in our Air Force

by Chief Master Sgt. David J. Martin
Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa safety functional manager

We have all heard the phrase “Sometimes you have to go along to get along.” Some of us may have even used the phrase ourselves.

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Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

by Nick Simeone and Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service

After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department’s civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary layoffs will now be necessary.

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Commentary

Keeping a tradition of honor through proper protocol

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

Customs and courtesies aren’t just about being polite and keeping Air Force traditions going. There are many facets and guidelines to follow while proudly wearing the Air Force uniform.

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Photo by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
Airmen receive a briefing on Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century May 10 on Ramstein. AFSO21 focuses on improving mission capabilities to become more efficient across the Air Force.

AFSO21 improves mission capabilities

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

Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century focuses on improving mission capabilities to become more efficient across the Air Force.

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Blotter

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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