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Department of the Air Force rolls out plan addressing climate change

Department of the Air Force rolls out plan addressing climate change

The Department of the Air Force released its Climate Action Plan Oct. 4, which defines how it will preserve operational capability, increase resiliency, and do its part to help mitigate future climate impacts through specific and measurable objectives and key results. It lays out its enterprise-wide approach to ensuring policies, […]

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The commercial cargo vessel Liberty Promise arrive at the port of Koper Oct. 9 in Koper, Slovenia carrying approximately 800 equipment items belonging to the 101st Division Sustainment Brigade "Lifeliners," 101st Airborne Division "Air Assault." Elements of the 101st Airborne Division, from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, are deploying to support the United States’ unrelenting commitment to our European and NATO allies. This temporary deployment is in response to the invasion of Ukraine and is not a permanent change to the overall Army force posture in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Jeff Jurgensen)

101 ‘Lifeliners’ deploy to Europe through Slovenian port facility

Equipment from the 101st Airborne Division, Division Sustainment Brigade, arrived at the port of Koper, Slovenia as the unit began its deployment to Europe, Oct. 9.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – October 14, 2022

October 3 8:09 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 9:30 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 11:50 a.m.: Theft in Frankfurt am Main 4:15 p.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern October 4 Nothing significant to report October 5 7:27 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 1:21 p.m.: Fire response in Vogelweh Family Housing Area […]

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KMC Blotter – October 7, 2022

September 26 7:32 a.m.: Minor traffic collision/fleeing the scene in Kaiserslautern 7:38 p.m.: Fire response on Vogelweh Family Housing Area September 27 Nothing significant to report September 28 1:37 p.m.: Minor traffic collision/fleeing the scene in Kaiserslautern 8:27 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Katzenbach September 29 7:51 p.m.: Assault in […]

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Spartan Warrior 22-9: integration, interoperability

Spartan Warrior 22-9: integration, interoperability

Ten Allied nations participated in Spartan Warrior, a simulated multilateral exercise, hosted by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Sep. 26-29. The semi-annual training allows participants to explore a simulated tactical environment using available assets and integrating with other nations. […]

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General says Air Force modernization is priority

General says Air Force modernization is priority

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. spoke today at the State of Defense conference on DefenseOne.com. Regarding hypersonic threats from adversaries, Brown said, “We want to make sure we have not only that capability, but the capacity. There’s a balance between having a hypersonic capability, but […]

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NextGen 2.0 helmets on way to security forces across DAF

NextGen 2.0 helmets on way to security forces across DAF

The Air Force Security Forces Center is rolling out the NextGen 2.0 helmet later this year with several improvements to include bolt-on accessory rails and night vision goggle mount, a chinstrap extender for gas mask use and more accessory mounting options. The effort is part of the center’s “replace through […]

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21 TSC, French Logistics Command partner to build interoperability

21 TSC, French Logistics Command partner to build interoperability

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Commentary: Suicide Awareness: The little things

Commentary: Suicide Awareness: The little things

Loss is something some people will experience in their lives. It is a constant part of who we are, and it can sometimes shape our personalities. This is why resilience is so important and can help us to deal with difficult situations. As a person who has experienced loss, I […]

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DOD announces immediate, long-term actions to help strengthen economic security, stability of service members and their families

DOD announces immediate, long-term actions to help strengthen economic security, stability of service members and their families

Department of Defense News Release Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced immediate and long-term actions to help strengthen the economic security and stability of service members and their families, Sep. 22 Recognizing the extraordinary pressures that military families face, Secretary Austin has directed the following actions in four […]

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