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The tiny German village of Kordel, poplulation 2,900, is swamped by rising flood waters July 15.
 — Photo by Sebastian Schmitt

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz employees save lives during historic flooding

by Keith Pannell
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Public Affairs

At least eight U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz employees braved rushing floodwaters and devastation to help their fellow countrymen July 15 during some of the worst flooding the country’s ever seen.

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1st ABCT, 1ID arrives for Atlantic Resolve

1st ABCT, 1ID arrives for Atlantic Resolve

by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Duncan
21st Theater Sustainment Command 

Logisticians and transporters from the 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, and the 21st Theater Sustainment Command began offloading more than 1000 equipment items at the port in Gdansk, Poland, July 5. The equipment belongs to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, who are deploying from Fort Riley, Kansas, during July 2021 in support of Atlantic Resolve.

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KMC Blotter – July 16, 2021

July 5 Nothing significant to report July 6 2:20 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Landstuhl 2:27 p.m.: Major vehicle collision near Europa-Park July 7 7:10 p.m.: Damage to personal property on Vogelweh Family Housing Area July 8 7:05 a.m.: Seized USAREUR license plates on Vogelweh Family Housing Area 8:15 […]

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News, Take Note

Take Note – July 16, 2021

ATTN: Those packing up and leaving the KMC Many members wait too long to begin the household goods moving process, thereby causing additional stress and delays. The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Personal Property Office advises movers to call them three weeks before moving to begin the booking process. Air Force […]

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Beware of yellow envelope: Garnishment in Germany

Beware of yellow envelope: Garnishment in Germany

by Daniel A. Lauretano and Nina Boehres
Client Services & Policy Division

It has happened to some. You place an order and purchase an item through the Internet, or receive a service or medical treatment from a local national physician or medical clinic, and then you receive an invoice requesting payment a few days later, but in the hectic hustle and bustle […]

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Public Health Command Europe welcomes new commander

Public Health Command Europe welcomes new commander

by Michelle Thum
Regional Health Command Europe

Public Health Command Europe held a Change of Command ceremony June 30 as the command’s outgoing commander, Col. Brian Spangler, relinquished his command to Col. Kenneth Spicer. The ceremony officially passed PHCE leadership to Spicer, who most recently served as the Command Inspector General for RHCE through June. This will […]

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Public Health Command Europe Soldiers compete for ‘Best Warrior’ title

Public Health Command Europe Soldiers compete for ‘Best Warrior’ title

Story and photo by Michelle Thum
Regional Health Command Europe

Seven Soldiers from Public Health Command Europe recently competed to become the best of the best in the annual 2021 Public Health Command Europe officer, noncommissioned officer and Soldier of the Year competition June 21-24. Soldiers selected to compete for the prestigious titles have mastered a series of benchmarks throughout […]

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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week returns July 26-30

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week returns July 26-30

by K. Houston Waters
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is hosting the third Focus Week of 2021 from July 26-30. Dozens of courses are available, ranging from career and functional area-specific training, coaching, seminars, and personal development classes. Focus Week also provides an opportunity to earn continuous learning points. “This quarter, we […]

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USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center sharpens NATO joint warfighter

USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center sharpens NATO joint warfighter

Story and photo by Capt. Daniel de La Fé
U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s Warfare Center hosted a combined training seminar alongside eight NATO partner nations to discuss the development of the Joint Terminal Attack Controller instructor and evaluator courses at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, June 22-24. The 4th Combat Training Squadron currently teaches a USAFE-accredited […]

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435 AGOW, 435 AEW welcome new commander

435 AGOW, 435 AEW welcome new commander

Story and photos by Senior Airman John Wright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Col. Bryan Callahan assumed command of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing (U.S. European Command) and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing (U.S. Africa Command) during an assumption-of-command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, July 9. Callahan replaced Col. Daniel C. Clayton as the 435th AGOW and 435th AEW commander after serving as […]

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