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Leading through grief

Leading through grief

“Why am I so sad today?” a leader remarked in the middle of a meeting. We were discussing the updated pandemic restrictions, how to lead in this challenging environment and how to instill some hope. His comment reflected a common emotion; this feeling of sadness and hopelessness, despite that everything […]

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Education, News

Students walk to school on Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 22. In-person classes resumed for many Department of Defense Education Activity students after a recent lockdown requiring remote learning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Beatrice M. Brown)

In-person classes resume for many KMC students

Many DODEA students in the KMC attended class in person Monday, Feb. 22. This was the first day students were welcomed back to physical classrooms after remote learning was initiated to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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News

Stimulus Payments — What do they mean for your taxes?

Stimulus Payments — What do they mean for your taxes?

The Economic Impact Payments, approved by Congress in March and December 2020, were meant to stimulate the economy, but many are wondering — how does this affect my taxes? The great news is that the EIPs are not taxable and not reported as income. However, you will need to provide […]

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Health, News

Teen dating violence awareness month

Teen dating violence awareness month

When we think of February, we are surrounded by images of hearts, roses and romantic poetry. However, the month of “Love” is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. It can be hard for pre-teens and teens to know when a dating relationship is unhealthy. When does “teenage drama” turn into […]

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NATO Defense Ministers discuss future of Alliance during ministerial

NATO Defense Ministers discuss future of Alliance during ministerial

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg outlined proposals for alliance leaders to discuss that will capitalize on NATO’s ability to adapt and change to changing security conditions. He spoke during a virtual press conference in advance of the virtual Defense Ministerial , held Feb. 17-18. The defense ministers discussed Stoltenberg’s NATO […]

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News

Ready to level up? DAF offers civilians various academic programs to earn degree

Ready to level up? DAF offers civilians various academic programs to earn degree

In addition to the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program, the Department of the Air Force offers three academic programs for Air Force and Space Force civilians to enhance their level of education. The programs are the Civilian Associate Degree Program, the Bachelor’s Degree Program, and the Master’s Degree Program. Applications are […]

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News

New Maintenance App makes submitting work orders easy

New Maintenance App makes submitting work orders easy

The new Army Maintenance app, ArMA, has been live since January and is the way that Soldiers and Army families can get work orders submitted easily to maintain their barracks and family housing areas. The Army’s #1 priority is People. ArMA enhances the ability of Soldiers, family members, and other […]

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News

NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force achieves initial operational capability

NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force achieves initial operational capability

NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, General Tod Wolters, has declared the NATO AGS RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft initially operationally ready to conduct missions. This is a major milestone for the program, which will substantially increase the Alliance’s awareness, indications and warnings of what is happening around its borders. “In November, we […]

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All services including Department of the Air Force to furnish adverse information to officer promotion boards in designated grades, circumstances

The Department of the Air Force announced it is establishing policy to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 and newly released DODI 1320.14 requiring all services to furnish adverse information to promotion boards considering officers for promotion to the regular grades of O-4 and above, […]

February 19, 2021 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter

February 8 7 a.m.: Damage to personal property in Steinwenden 12 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Landstuhl 2:40 p.m.: Major traffic collision at Pulaski Barracks 5:10 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Enkenbach-Alsenborn February 9 5:29 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Wiesloch 7:55 a.m.: Damage to personal property in Landstuhl […]

February 19, 2021 ×