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Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations

Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations

Pledging to build on the Space Force’s achievements while also infusing the nascent service with new approaches, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman was officially installed Nov. 2 as Chief of Space Operations, the service’s highest-ranking military post, and only the second person to hold the position in the Space Force’s history. […]

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – November 11, 2022

October 31 10:52 a.m.: Theft in Ramstein-Miesenach 1:25 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Austria 8 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Homburg November 1 4:10 a.m.: Theft in Ramstein-Miesenbach 1 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 7:25 p.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 7:25 p.m.: Assault on Ramstein Air Base November 2 1:13 […]

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News

Opportunity  makes thieves

Opportunity makes thieves

by Gina Hutchins-Inman
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The dark time of the year has come, days are getting shorter, and darkness sets in earlier. According to the German Polizei, it is also prime time for burglars and thieves. According to the Polizei, about 50 percent of burglaries occur between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Most burglars will […]

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Secretary General aboard USS George H.W. Bush: NATO’s strength deters conflict

Secretary General aboard USS George H.W. Bush: NATO’s strength deters conflict

Story and photo by North Atlantic Treaty Organization News

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Adriatic Sea, Oct. 25. The Bush currently leads a carrier strike group under NATO command, which Mr. Stoltenberg called “a demonstration of U.S. capability and commitment to the Alliance.” He added: “this carrier sends a powerful message of Allied deterrence every day.”

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News

10 Mountain Division soldiers help save victim of fuel truck explosion

10 Mountain Division soldiers help save victim of fuel truck explosion

Story and photo by Mike Strasser
Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs

One moment they were sipping coffee inside a diner in fall. Then an explosion outside shook the seats of two 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers on the morning of Oct. 18.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter – November 4, 2022

October 24 8:37 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Waldmohr 10:10 a.m.: Theft in Steinwenden 5:34 p.m.: Fire Response on Kapaun Air Station October 25 2:40 a.m.: Driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern 4:30 p.m.: Major traffic collision/fleeing the scene in Glan-Munchweiler 5 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kusel October 26 […]

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Commentary, News, Uncategorized

Commentary: 569 United States Forces Police Squadron is ATLAS STRONG

Commentary: 569 United States Forces Police Squadron is ATLAS STRONG

by Maj. Brian Gilliam
569th United States Forces Police Squadron commander

The 569th United States Forces Police Squadron is ‘ATLAS strong,’ as we align with the 86th Mission Support Group’s motto. Our Defenders, who are known as Guardian Eagles, work in a joint, multi-agency, and international environment to serve and protect the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Being ‘ATLAS strong’ at the 569th […]

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News

SF section SHAPEs mission success

SF section SHAPEs mission success

by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

At Chiévres Air Base, Belgium, the 424th Air Base Squadron’s primary responsibility is to secure the airfield and aircraft on the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe airfield, and many sections within that squadron make that mission happen. The 424th ABS, which is a geographically separated unit of the 86th Airlift […]

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Commentary

Commentary: Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Speaking from experience

Commentary: Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Speaking from experience

I don’t walk around with visible wounds. That’s not how my abuser chooses to abuse me. You won’t find my name at the top of this article. I have too much pride for that. But I am suffering. Straight up not having a good time. Coming to the realization that […]

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News

US medical evaluators work with multinational counterparts to evaluate task force in Czech Republic

US medical evaluators work with multinational counterparts to evaluate task force in Czech Republic

HRADEC KRALOVE, Czech Republic — Twenty four NATO medical professionals from 11 countries conducted a medical evaluation during exercise “Medical Man 2022” at the Czech Military Health Agency Facility in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, Sept.17-21. U.S. Army participants evaluated the Visegrad 4 Multinational Medical Task Force team, which included medical […]

October 28, 2022 ×