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Diego Reynoso, 7th Civil Support Command anti-terrorism force protection manager, explains how a barrier works to a security officer at Daenner Kaserne. Reynoso recently earned second place in the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s anti-terrorism competition.

7th CSC AT program manager earns award

by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

The 7th Civil Support Command’s Antiterrorism Force Protection manager was recently awarded second place in the annual Department of the Army U.S. Army Reserve Command Anti-Terrorism competition against 87 other competitors in February.

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Eldon Mullis outlines the many benefits of the Army Emergency Relief program to Soldiers and civilians during an AER fundraising campaign kick-off breakfast March 4 at Baumholder’s Heart of the Rock Dining Facility. Mullis is the deputy director for administration at AER headquarters in Alexandria, Va.

AER fundraising campaign launches at Smith Barracks

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

Baumholder’s Army Emergency Relief fundraising campaign was launched March 4 during a breakfast gathering at the Heart of the Rock Dining Facility on Smith Barracks.

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Commentary

Women’s History Month: my perspective

by Lt. Col. Jennifer Trinkle
86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I’m taking the time to reflect and consider how the roles of female military members have evolved in the past 80 years.

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Ramstein launches free MyMC2 app

Ramstein launches free MyMC2 app

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

MyMC2 is a free app developed by the 375th Communications Support Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The app allows users to access events hosted by organizations in the KMC on any smart device by downloading the application through their respective app store.

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USAGK commander helps raise awareness of problem gambling

USAGK commander helps raise awareness of problem gambling

The Army Community Service effort is geared toward military members who need help with a gambling problem or know someone else who does. More information can be found online at www.npgaw.org.

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Capt. John Schiavi, a medevac platoon leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, talks with SWR TV reporter Alexander Böttner about basic flying principles inside a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter Feb. 27 near Wilson Barracks in Landstuhl.

Reporters visit local helicopter unit

Story and photo by Elizabeth Behring
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Members of the local German press visited Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment Feb. 27 to learn more about the medevac unit’s mission of saving lives in both training and combat.

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Service chiefs ask Congress for fiscal help

by Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service

The senior officers from the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps asked Congress March 5 for more spending flexibility so they can maintain military readiness as the sequester’s across-the-board budget cuts take effect.

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Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group pose for a photo with Azeri military members while visiting Baku, Azerbaijan, from Feb. 18 through 22. The Airmen worked with 24 Azeri air force officers in an exchange event focused on several air base support topics, including safety and accident investigation differences, vehicle management support considerations, and airfield operations core concepts.

Airmen return to Azerbaijan, continue to build relations

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

Airmen continued to build partnerships and strengthen relations with Azeri military forces in Azerbaijan Feb. 18 through 22.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – March 8, 2013

FEB. 26 12 p.m.: An Article 89, disrespect toward a commissioned officer, and Article 117, provoking speeches and gestures, were reported on Ramstein. 4:40 p.m.: A major traffic accident with no injuries was reported adjacent to the Vogelweh Community Center. FEB. 27 9:47 a.m.: A minor traffic accident and fleeing […]

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