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Army to launch additional housing satisfaction surveys

Army to launch additional housing satisfaction surveys

After eight months of efforts and initiatives across the Army to improve housing conditions, residents of U.S. Army family housing will have another chance to rate the quality of housing and housing services in 2019 as the Army prepares to launch two more surveys — one on Army-owned and -leased housing, and one on privatized housing.

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, rests after hooking onto the aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 28. Ramstein is annually certified on aircraft arresting systems in the event other bases may need to use them.

Airfield Airmen ‘arrest’ Aircraft

The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron boosted its readiness with Armed Forces personnel from NATO partners Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in an annual conference on Ramstein Air Base from Nov. 4 through 8.

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November 4 7 a.m.: Larceny of unsecured, government and private property in Rodenbach 11:35 a.m.: Leaving the scene of a traffic accident in Ramstein-Miesenbach 11:35 a.m.: Leaving the scene of a traffic accident in Kaiserslautern 12:11 p.m.: Assault in Smith Barracks 3:50 p.m.: Larceny of private property in Kaiserslautern November […]

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Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, deputy commanding general, United States Army Europe, passes the colors to Col. Miles T. Gengler, incoming commander, United States Army North Atlantic Treaty Organization Brigade, during the USANATO Brigade assumption of command ceremony, Nov. 5 at Sembach. Photos by Elisabeth Paque

Gengler assumes command of US Army NATO Brigade in Sembach

U.S. Army NATO introduced the new leader of its brigade in Sembach, Nov. 5, during an assumption of command ceremony.

Col. Miles T. Gengler assumed command of the brigade during a ceremony at the Sembach Kaserne gymnasium after a six-month vacancy in the commander position.

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Military leaders, local club owners working together to curb alcohol-related incidents

Military leaders, local club owners working together to curb alcohol-related incidents

A group of Kaiserslautern club owners met here with Army and Air Force leaders and military police representatives Oct. 30 to discuss ways to reduce drinking-related incidents downtown on the weekends with a focus on Soldier and Airman safety.

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KMC Notices, News

CURRENT KMC OFF-LIMITS LIST

Off-limits establishments and individuals within the KMC as of Nov. 7 U.S. Forces personnel are prohibited from entering establishments or conducting business with the below firms, individuals, and organizations, except as required by official business. U.S. Forces military members who violate this prohibition are subject to punishment under the Uniform […]

November 8, 2019 ×

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Calling all retirees: RAO accepting applications for new director

The Retiree Activities Office, a volunteer-based organization that supports retirees, active-duty members, and spouses throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community, has an immediate opening for a new director. 

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Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Smiley, Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy commandant, prepare to cut a ribbon for the NCOA’s reopening on Kapaun Air Station, Nov. 1. The NCOA underwent extensive renovations to update the building, restrooms, classrooms, and offices, allowing students and instructors to better focus on professional military education. Courtesy Photo

USAFE NCOA: Primed, ready for students to learn

Students, instructors, and leaders attended United States Air Forces in Europe’s Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy ribbon cutting event on Kapaun Air Station Nov. 1.

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Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service

The Air Force announced Oct. 30 it will implement the new Non­commissioned Officer Career Status Program for active duty Airmen, which will affect reenlistment contracts executed on or after Nov. 18.

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October 28 8:59 a.m.: Larceny of private property in Kaiserslautern 3:29 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 10:37 p.m.: Mutual assault in Waldmohr October 29 12:09 p.m.: Major traffic collision on A8, adjacent near Perl 9:40 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern October 30 1:01 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured, private […]

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