• Officials explain new sexual assault policies

    Senior Defense Department officials today said they hope more service members who are victims of sexual assault report the crimes as a result of a policy change Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced last week.Panetta issued guidance April 20 withholding "initial disposition authority" from any

  • 435th CRG assesses RAF Fairford airfield

    The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Contingency Response Group airfield assessment team assessed the airfield here for the arrival of 37th Airlift Squadron forces, April 23. The 12-member team, equipped with all-terrain vehicles and professional gear, did an initial sweep of the 10,000-foot runway

  • KMC shows respect for Holocaust victim

    Kaiserslautern military community members came together at the Southside Chapel here to attend a Holocaust remembrance event April 20. "We learn about events like the Holocaust so we don't repeat mistakes of the past," said Chaplain (Capt.) Gary Davidson, 86th Airlift Wing rabbi. "The Holocaust

  • Road to the most coveted tab in the U.S. Military

    Security Forces Airmen from around the Air Force attend Ranger Assessment/Selection course at Ledward Barracks, Germany, April 12, 2012. The 14-day training hosted by the 435th Air Ground Operation Wing prepares and instills leadership and survival skills vital to complete the 61-day U.S. Army

  • ADVON team arrives at RAF Fairford

    The advance echelon team, or ADVON, comprised of 14 service members from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and the 86th Airlift Wing with help from the 5th Quartermaster Company arrived at RAF Fairford, April 19.The behind-the-scenes team traveled to the bare base to make final preparations for

  • USO tour brings high spirits to KMC

    The United Service Organizations' spring tour brought the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a cast of celebrities to show their support for service members and their families here, April 19."It has been a wonderful opportunity to meet great Airmen and other joint warriors who are here

  • Registration made easy

    As an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, the Vehicle Registration Office revamped their current customer service and vehicle registration operations.The renovation will incorporate a new station for customers to ensure vehicles have met all requirements and the owner has all

  • Immunizations: Taking a shot at AFSO21

    As an Air Force Smart Operations of the 21st Century initiative, the Immunizations Clinic converted office space into a much needed examination room and added two new workstations to the customer service section. Servicing the Kaiserslautern Military Community, the clinic provides 28 different types

  • Start your engines

    The Auto Hobby Center accommodates customers 60 hours a week and provides a variety of services to include tire rotations, oil changes and tune ups. Also located at the hobby center are a self service car wash and a drive through car wash.The Auto Hobby Center offers a large range of self help

  • SARC raises sexual assault awareness

    With Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming to a close, there are key points the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator wants the Kaiserslautern Military Community members to remember."Sexual assault happens all too often in preventable situations. Bystanders and wingmen need to stay vigilant and think

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