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‘America’s First Brain Surgeon’ served during Civil War, World War I

‘America’s First Brain Surgeon’ served during Civil War, World War I

Army Maj. (Dr.) William Williams Keen Jr. was a pioneering military doctor whose career spanned surgical duty on the bloody battlefields of the American Civil War through influential research work during World War I. Once known as “America’s first brain surgeon,” Keen helped propel numerous advances in medicine. He played […]

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Community, Events

Community Events - June 10, 2022

Community Events – June 10, 2022

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Independence Day on the Rock Celebrate America’s Independence Day and the 70th Anniversary of the Baumholder Military Community on […]

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Welcome to the KMC Housing Office

Welcome to the KMC Housing Office

Welcome to the KMC Housing Office! The KMC Housing Office is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. If you are looking for homes to rent, it helps to know where to start. www.homes.mil provides all available, KMC Housing-inspected and approved rentals in the […]

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US, French officials commemorate Memorial Day

US, French officials commemorate Memorial Day

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Nine C-130J Super Hercules fly in formation during the 37th Airlift Squadron’s 80th anniversary at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 25, 2022. The celebration consisted of events such as a mass airdrop, a static display including C-130J Super Hercules and a Douglas C-47, and a show of force formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Wongwai)

37 AS celebrates 80 years

Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron celebrated the unit’s 80th anniversary at Ramstein Air Base, May 26. The 37 AS provides airlift and airdrop capabilities to troops in U.S. European Command, Africa Command and Central Command.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Green, 52nd Communications Squadron defense team supervisor assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, verifies the integrity of processes during exercise Tacet Venari at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 12, 2022. Tacet Venari is a cyber exercise where participants have hands-on experience in cyber warfare operations. The exercise provides Airmen the opportunity to identify, detect and respond to cyber threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

Cyber warfare: Silent hunt

One example of how the Air Force has implemented measures to improve Airmen’s effectiveness in cyberspace is through an exercise called Tacet Venari, which took place from May 9 to 20 and occurs on a quarterly basis.

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Having a dog in Germany

Having a dog in Germany

Germany is a great place to enjoy life with dogs. Germans love their pets, but there are many different rules for dog owners that Americans may not be aware of before moving to the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The German American Community Office has put together some important information Leashing dogs […]

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Community, Events

Community Events - June 3, 2022

Community Events – June 3, 2022

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. Summer Bazaar Join Family & MWR for the Summer Bazaar from today to Sunday at the Kleber Kaserne Fitness […]

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US Air Force Airmen participate in Greek exercise Stolen Cerberus IX

US Air Force Airmen participate in Greek exercise Stolen Cerberus IX

ELEFSINA AIR BASE, Greece — Exercise Stolen Cerberus IX, a multilateral training with the Hellenic air force concluded at Elefsina Air Base, Greece, May 12. Stolen Cerberus is an annual two-week flying training deployment designed to assess and open airbases and perform initial airfield operations enabling rapid standup of combat […]

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Sergeant major, career counselor exemplifies Aloha Spirit

Sergeant major, career counselor exemplifies Aloha Spirit

Soldiers in the 21st Theater Sustainment Command love what they do. That’s what Sgt. Maj. Brian Pascual, leader of the 21st TSC Retention Team strives to ensure. Pascual — who hails from Waipahu, Hawai’i — grew up with the “Aloha Spirit,” which emphasizes unity and caring for others. “I was […]

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