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AFAF helps Airmen in times of crisis

by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) is made up of four different organizations: the Air Force Villages, the Air Force Aid Society, the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation and the Air Force Enlisted Village

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Georgia Tintle, 2, checks out the thread selection at the Kaiserslautern Arts and Cultural Center shop.

Colors, music, customer service fill center during grand opening

Story and photos by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Even before the official March 15 opening of the Kaiserslautern Arts and Cultural Center, people at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern were coming out to the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne to shop, said Ed Codina, the center’s director.

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German Polizei Corner: Avoid vehicle thefts, break-ins

The German Polizei has been receiving notifications from Americans about vehicle thefts and break-ins. Learn more…

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Chief’s Corner: The meaning behind our national anthem

by Chief Master Sgt. Gregory N. Myers
Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe superintendent

What do you think of when you hear our U.S. national anthem? In the military, we have the privilege of hearing our anthem so often that I wonder if people forget the words and what they mean.

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Military Matters – March 22, 2013

Most Airmen who fail their fitness assessments fail because they were not ready. Isn’t it surprising that although we are given either six or 12 months to maintain our physical fitness before the next assessment, some of us fail anyway?

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New automation process cuts Post-9/11 GI Bill claims processing times by more than half

Courtesy of Veterans Affairs

As part of its ongoing transformation from paper-based to electronic claims processing, the Department of Veterans Affairs has continued to improve the automated payment of benefits for veterans participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill education program.

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AFSO21 implements equipment swap

AFSO21 implements equipment swap

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

As part of an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, a recent equipment exchange program was implemented from Jan. 25 through Feb. 22.

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Around the KMC

Photos from around the Kaiserslautern Military Community including Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl, Vogelweh, and Baumholder.

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Puppy buyers beware

Puppy buyers beware

Courtesy of the 86th Mission Support Group

Acquiring a new puppy should be a joyous event. However, it is important for buyers to be aware of unscrupulous individuals who sell puppies.

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Lessons from a pro: Invest for retirement now

by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri
Air Force Public Affairs Agency

A member of the Air Force Civic Leader program and financial expert recently addressed several ways Airmen can prepare better for retirement.
John O’Connor, chairman of J.H. Whitney Investment Management, spoke about what Airmen can do now to take away a substantial pension by the time they retire.

March 22, 2013 ×