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Commentary: leading through adversity

Commentary: leading through adversity

Am I the only one that thought 2020 was a crazy, yet revealing year? From the COVID-19 pandemic, the wildfires that plagued Australia, the missile attack on Balad Air Base, the untimely death of the great Kobe Bryant, to the numerous protests of the racial injustice that struck the United […]

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Military tax services available through Military OneSource

Military tax services available through Military OneSource

Filing taxes can be a daunting task every year, but the Defense Department has helpful resources for active-duty service members and their families, and it’s all free through Military OneSource beginning today. Tax services for the military — also known as MilTax — is DOD’s approved tax-filing and tax-support service […]

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Department of the Air Force offers limited ADSC waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE

Department of the Air Force offers limited ADSC waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE

The Department of the Air Force will implement several voluntary officer and enlisted force management programs for fiscal year 2021, including an expanded PALACE CHASE program and limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers. These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window […]

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KMC Blotter – January 22, 2021

January 11 1:48 a.m.: General order violation on Vogelweh Family Housing January 12 9:06 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Huetschenhausen 11:40 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in Kaiserslautern 1:10 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach January 13 12:11 p.m.: Larceny of government property on Vogelweh Family Housing January 14 7:50 a.m.: […]

January 22, 2021 ×

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during his on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.  During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

President Biden sworn in on January 20

President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S., Jan. 20. The Inauguration is a time-honored tradition where the president is sworn in and delivers a speech outlining priorities during his term.

January 22, 2021 ×

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Town Hall talks schools, child care

Town Hall talks schools, child care

Steven Sanchez, DODEA East District superintendent, and Col. Robert Thompson, 86th Airlift Wing Mission Support Group commander, discussed base schools and child care during a Virtual Town Hall Jan. 14.

January 22, 2021 ×

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Ramstein leaders discuss extended lockdown, COVID-19 vaccine

Ramstein leaders discuss extended lockdown, COVID-19 vaccine

Leaders from Ramstein Air Base hosted a virtual Town Hall Monday to address Germany’s extended lockdown measures and the base’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts. With COVID-19 cases trending in the wrong direction, German officials announced more restrictive mitigation measures effective Jan. 11 and lasting until the end of the month. Four […]

January 15, 2021 ×

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Joint Chiefs of Staff: Message to the Joint Force

Joint Chiefs of Staff: Message to the Joint Force

January 15, 2021 ×

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Commentary: Pearls of leadership philosophy

Commentary: Pearls of leadership philosophy

I’ve been in positions of leadership most of my career, and during those years, I’ve learned extensively about the difference, in my opinion, between a bad leader and a good leader. Some of those lessons I learned the hard way, through trial and error and humbly overcoming those mistakes. But […]

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AFAFRICA commander reaffirms US military commitment to North Africa

AFAFRICA commander reaffirms US military commitment to North Africa

Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, traveled to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Tunis, Tunisia, and Algiers, Algeria, Jan. 4-7 to meet with service members and key defense leaders in the region. During the trip, Gen. Harrigian recognized the outstanding accomplishments of service members at […]

January 15, 2021 ×