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January 4 1:50 p.m.: Larceny of private property in Ramstein-Miesenbach January 5 9:26 a.m.: Theft in Mackenbach 11:47 a.m.: Damage to private property in Queidersbach January 6 5:50 p.m.: Animal bite in Bann January 7 3:43 p.m.: Major vehicle collision in Kollweiler 6 p.m.: Operating a USAREUR plated vehicle with […]

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CFC-Overseas winds down, keyworkers push for strong finish

CFC-Overseas winds down, keyworkers push for strong finish

With a time-consuming focus on adjusting to and combatting a worldwide pandemic, many routine programs and services have been curtailed, cancelled or quietly vying for attention in the background. The annual Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas is among the latter, having kicked off in October, but taking a back seat to more […]

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New year, new due

New year, new due

The financial boost Ramstein Airmen and Air Force civilians received in recent paychecks will be one more thing left behind in 2020. To ease financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a presidential memo signed Aug. 8, 2020, authorized the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to temporarily pause the 6.2% […]

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USAG RP Army Emergency Relief ready to start new year

USAG RP Army Emergency Relief ready to start new year

Army Emergency Relief is a private, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created to provide funds to help Soldiers with unexpected immediate financial needs like rent, utilities, emergency travel, and more. This year marks the 78th year AER has been helping Soldiers and their families. “Army Emergency Relief is the […]

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December 21 9 p.m.: Theft in Kaiserslautern December 22 9:30 p.m.: Operating a USAREUR plated vehicle without a USAREUR license in Kaiserslautern December 23 9:30 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 7:15 p.m.: Major traffic collision/driving under the influence in Kaiserslautern 8:08 p.m.: Larceny of government/private property in Kindsbach December 24 3:30 […]

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Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders

Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders

Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians. The program dubbed “GO Inspire” began Jan. 1 and rallies general officers to hit the streets with teams of top Airmen […]

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Department of the Air Force releases fiscal year 2021 Selective Retention Bonus program

Department of the Air Force releases fiscal year 2021 Selective Retention Bonus program

Department of the Air Force officials released details Dec. 10 on the fiscal year 2021 Selective Retention Bonus program, which includes 37 eligible Air Force specialties. “Overall retention levels are at record highs and manning within many of our career fields is healthy,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force […]

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December 8 11:36 a.m.: Burglary in Breunigweiler 1:02 p.m.: Larceny of government property in Nanzdietschweiler 2:20 p.m.: Major traffic collision/driving under the influence in Hohenecken 4 p.m.: Vandalism in Landstuhl 7:21 p.m.: Operating a USAREUR-plated vehicle without a USASEUR license in Kaiserslautern December 9 11:36 a.m.: Major vehicle collision in […]

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CSAF releases action orders  to accelerate change across Air Force

CSAF releases action orders to accelerate change across Air Force

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. released the CSAF Action Orders to Accelerate Change Across the Air Force Dec. 4. In August, Brown released his strategic approach entitled Accelerate Change or Lose, in which he described his view of the strategic landscape as Air Force chief […]

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Commentary

Commentary: How Leaders lead through COVID

Commentary: How Leaders lead through COVID

Daily life has changed in almost every way since the COVID pandemic began; however, the fundamentals of leadership have not. The common leadership pillars of communication, trust, and respect are still critical and require a little creative thinking during this very different time. I would argue they are needed even […]

December 18, 2020 ×