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Jacobina Kosman, a vendor from the Old Dutch Cheese Company, cuts pieces of fresh gouda for customers to sample.

Shoppers savor international flair at garrison summer bazaar

Story and photos by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Polish pottery, blueberry potpourri, Persian rugs, cast-iron pots, chocolates, candied peanuts and more greeted visitors venturing to the garrison’s annual summer bazaar.

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Spc. Matthew Huggett, Public Health Command District-Northern Europe, Dog Center Europe military working dog program Soldier in charge, shaves and cleans Duke’s leg before surgery June 4 on Pulaski Barracks. The vet clinic sees more than 40 clients a day and does more than 300 vaccinations in a month, making it the second busiest vet facility overseas.

Two paws up for the vet clinic

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

Taking care of those four-legged family members is what the Public Health Command District-Northern Europe, Dog Center Europe, vet clinic on Pulaski Barracks does best.

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Staff Sgt. Jennifer Kellar, 786th Force Support Squadron retirement and separations NCOIC, donates blood to the Armed Services Blood Program Tuesday on Ramstein. The ASBP is a blood collection and distribution service solely for the men and women who defend our country.

KMC keeps blood banks full

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A blood drive was held Tuesday near the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center. The blood drive was hosted by the Armed Services Blood Program and put together by the 352nd Network Warfare Squadron, Detachment 1.

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2nd AIRPS Det. 1 keeps mail moving

2nd AIRPS Det. 1 keeps mail moving

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

When someone sends off their mail it embarks on a great journey ensuing on the unknown; the parcel may know where it’s going, but not how it will get there. That’s where 2nd Air Postal Squadron staff steps in to help.

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Capt. Eddy Cervantes, Joint Patient Movement operations officer, briefs leadership on mission capabilities and standards May 8 on Ramstein. The Movement Requirement Center in Europe is one of four patient requirement centers in the Air Force.

Transcom provides safe transport

Story and photo by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

All around the globe the U.S. Transportation Command’s driving force provides the U.S. with one of the most responsive strategic mobility capabilities in the world by coordinating the safe transportation of wounded, sick and injured patients back to the states.

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Airman 1st Class Vanessa Escobar, 721st Aerial Port Squadron processing specialist, rides her motorcycle during the motorcycle 
safety day event June 1 on Kapaun. Throughout the day, certified German instructors guided individuals through various workshops, which included positioning, observation, braking, as well as lapping sessions on the practice course.

KMC hosts motorcycle safety day

Story and photo by Senior Airman Caitlin Guinazu
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing safety office, in conjunction with the USO and local organizations, hosted its annual motorcycle safety day June 1 on Kapaun.

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Staff Sgt. Michael Fitzgibbons, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, places test samples into an incubator June 4 on Ramstein. The bioenvironmental engineering flight works to provide better health and wellness to members by performing risk assessment tests for facilities and planning documents for chemical, physical and biological stress factors, which may cause illness.

86th AMDS protects KMC from biohazards

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron’s bioenvironmental engineering flight works to provide better health and wellness to members here by performing risk assessment tests for facilities and planning documents for chemical, physical, and biological stress factors which may cause illness to ensure a healthy work environment.

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The Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month cultural expo featured a crafts how-to demonstration May 30 on Ramstein. The APAHM committee is dedicated to instilling Asian-American and Pacific Islander pride in the KMC by demonstrating different Asian and Pacific Islander cultures.

KMC celebrates Asian-Pacific American heritage

The KMC celebrated Asian-Pacific American heritage throughout May. During the month, APAHM hosted educational expos, interactive demonstrations and a celebration to conclude the month.

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Tech Sgt. Elroy Plummer, 86th Medical Group pharmacy technician, uses a pill dispensing machine to collect medication May 31 on Ramstein. The 86th MDG pharmacy maintains readiness by providing the KMC with daily pharmaceutical needs and customer service.

Pharmacy keeps KMC healthy

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

The 86th Medical Group pharmacy maintains readiness by providing the KMC with daily pharmaceutical needs and customer service, filling about 500 prescriptions a day.

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Leaders urge care in changing commanders’ UCMJ responsibilities

by Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

Commanders must be a part of any solution to the crisis of sexual assault in the military, service leaders told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.

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