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DOD takes proactive measures as Sexual Assault Annual Report numbers released

DOD takes proactive measures as Sexual Assault Annual Report numbers released

The Defense Department released its fiscal year 2021 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military on Sept 1. The congressionally mandated report indicates that unhealthy conditions have been on the rise in the military. In 2021, the Department estimates that 8.4 percent of active-duty women and 1.5 percent of active-duty men […]

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First German NATO brigade troops arrive in Lithuania

First German NATO brigade troops arrive in Lithuania

Around a hundred German soldiers arrived in Lithuania on Sept. 4, part of NATO’s increased presence on the Alliance’s eastern flank following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The German troops make up the command unit of a new brigade, a force usually made up of around 3,000-5,000 soldiers. The soldiers are […]

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Air Force demonstrates defense-wide leadership through energy resilience readiness exercises

Air Force demonstrates defense-wide leadership through energy resilience readiness exercises

The Department of the Air Force recently conducted its first regional energy resilience readiness exercise across three geographically proximate installations — Schriever, Buckley, and Peterson Space Force Bases in Colorado — to simulate the potential complexities of a widespread electricity outage. Thanks to this accomplishment, the Department of Defense has […]

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US Army announces results of 2022 annual housing tenant satisfaction survey

WASHINGTON — The Army released results from the 2022 annual housing tenant satisfaction survey, which indicate a slight decrease in customer satisfaction for residents of privatized, government-owned and government-leased housing on Army installations. Survey respondents identified issues related to maintenance services — including response times, communication, follow-up and long-term solutions […]

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Defense official speaks on supply chain investments

Defense official speaks on supply chain investments

Investing in the supply chain is vitally important for the Defense Department and for national security, said the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. William LaPlante delivered a keynote today during Defense News Conference 2022. “What I’m worried about are the firm-fixed-price contracts, which are most of the contracts […]

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KMC Blotter – September 9, 2022

August 29 2:26 p.m.: Accidental damage to government property in Vogelweh Family Housing Area 5:06 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Donsieders August 31 1:50 a.m.: Driving while impaired in Ramstein-Miesenbach September 1 12:54 p.m.: Damage to personal property on Kapaun Air Station 3:47 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a traffic […]

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Members of the 86th Airlift Wing welcome U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, during his tour of the wing at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 30. During his wing immersion, Hecker met unit leaders and learned about Team Ramstein’s capabilities and challenges. Photo by Senior Airman Andrew Bertain

USAFE – AFAFRICA commander visits 86 AW

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, during his tour of the wing at Ramstein Air Base.

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21st TSC rapidly moves 1AD CAB equipment across Europe

21st TSC rapidly moves 1AD CAB equipment across Europe

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US Army Gen. Darryl A. Williams meets with Soldiers

US Army Gen. Darryl A. Williams meets with Soldiers

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KMC Blotter – September 22, 2022

August 22 9:45 a.m.: Minor traffic collision/fleeing the scene in Ramstein-Miesenbach 4:01 p.m.: Minor traffic collision/fleeing the scene in Ramstein-Miesenbach 9:17 p.m.: Driving under the influence/drug related incident in Landstuhl August 23 10:56 p.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern August 24 6 a.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern 6:48 p.m.: Theft in Ramstein-Miesenbach August […]

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