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Air Force to implement force structure changes

by Jennifer Cassidy
Air Force Public Affairs

The Air Force released its plan March 28 to implement force structure changes mandated by the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.
The bill authorized the service to complete actions approved in previous years, such as aircraft retirements, and directed execution of Congressionally approved force structure actions.

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2013 Community Assessment Survey launched

2013 Community Assessment Survey launched

by Master Sgt. Amanda Callahan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The survey is designed to identify areas that need improvement throughout the Air Force community. Past surveys have led to the development of numerous programs and community support elements, such as installation parks, base introduction programs and enhanced helping programs through the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center and other organizations.

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Staff Sgt. Suzanne Butler receives the Chiefs’ Sharp Award U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander’s support staff technician, is the recipient of the Sharp Award.

Chiefs recognize Airman for Sharp Award

by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The chiefs’ group recently recognized an Airman from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa as the newest Sharp Award recipient.
Staff Sgt. Suzanne Butler, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander’s support staff technician, earned this achievement for her professionalism and excellence while on the job.

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KMC Blotter – April 5, 2013

MARCH 26 8:15 a.m.: Larceny of government property was reported at the Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe. 9:35 a.m.: Theft from a motor vehicle and damage to private property were reported in Kaiserslautern. 2:30 p.m.: Operation of a U.S. Army Europe vehicle without a license was reported on Vogelweh. 6:45 p.m.: […]

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Members of the 86th Medical Group brief Serbian military members on what the Deployment Transition Center 
has to offer returning personnel during a visit to Ramstein March 26. The 86th MDG mental health flight and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Warrior Transition Unit were requested by U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s surgeon general to train the Serbians because of their experienced personnel.

Serbians trained on PTSD programs

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

During the three days of briefings, the Serbians were taught about personnel roles and responsibilities, training, qualification and certification requirements, military regulations, and mental health specialist’s roles and responsibilities.

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It’s spring cleaning time!

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

The minute the weather starts getting nice, this massive project presents itself. But spring cleaning doesn’t have to be such a chore. So, grab your cleaning products and join me!

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Easter in Baumholder

Easter in Baumholder

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

Children collect eggs during last year’s Easter egg hunt at Baumholder’s Iron Soldier Park. This year’s Easter celebration will be on the field next to Wetzel Elementary School (west side) and is combined with a “kinderfest,” or children’s festival, that will offer numerous activities for the children.

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Indoor playgrounds: Making your day much brighter!

Indoor playgrounds: Making your day much brighter!

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

It’s just one of those days. The snow has gone, but the sun is not out yet. Muddy streets, drizzling rain, cold wind blowing. The kids desperately want to romp and release their energy, but where to go?

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Dance Into Springtime Under A Maypole

Dance Into Springtime Under A Maypole

by Krystal White
Contributing writer

Like many other European countries, many towns in Germany honor a 2,000-year-old tradition on this day — the raising of a community maypole.

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Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom (right), U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, and Paul Lindemer, a public works employee, talk on American Forces Network radio. On Wednesday, Zetterstrom will hold a “Commander’s Corner” — a hybrid radio and Internet-based event.

On air, online: Upcoming commander’s corner

Story and photo by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

The forum is designed as an opportunity for KMC members to ask questions or voice local concerns.

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