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U.S. European Command Force Posture Policy Press Conference: Secretary Esper’s opening statement (as prepared)

Good morning everyone, and thank you for joining us today. Since being sworn into office more than a year ago, I have been consistent in stating that my top priority would be implementing the National Defense Strategy.

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July 20 6:05 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Kaiserslautern 7:10 p.m.: Larceny of private property in Kaiserslautern July 21 7 a.m.: Larceny of private property in Landstuhl 8:58 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Ramstein-Miesenbach 2:30 p.m.: Damage to private property in Vogelweh Air Base 3:46 p.m.: Disorderly conduct at Kapaun […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, discuss their time spent as the 86th AW command team at the American Forces Network Kaiserslautern radio station at Vogelweh Military Complex, July 24. Before parting ways with the 86th AW, August and Rendon shared their proudest accomplishments and answered questions about what they valued most during their assignment.

On the air one last time with 86th AW leadership

The 86th Airlift Wing command team reflected on their time at Ramstein Air Base during a final radio interview with the American Forces Network Kaiserslautern at Vogelweh Military Complex, July 24.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Whitehead, 786th Force Support Squadron Kapaun Post Office finance non-commissioned officer in charge, works at one of the two new Click-N-Ship kiosks on Kapaun Air Station, July 17. The United States Postal Service will no longer accept handwritten customs declaration forms starting Aug. 13; customers are encouraged to use the Click-N-Ship feature at home or at one of the kiosks.

Click-N-Ship Kiosks available on Ramstein and Kapaun

Ramstein’s Northside Post Office and the Kapaun Air Station Post Office will offer Click-N-Ship kiosks in lieu of handwritten customs declaration forms to customers, beginning Aug. 13.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sanchez, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, April 14. Sanchez has performed magic since he was 16 years old. After moving to Florida, he learned to perform shows for parties and went by his stage name, Danny Sanz.

Space Force: The man behind the motto

On Dec. 20, 2019, the Department of Defense received its newest addition, the U.S. Space Force. In the following months, along with the creation of the USSF logo, the infant military branch began to shape an image of its own.

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July 13 11:19 a.m.: Damage to private property in Kaiserslautern July 14 4:29 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl 11:07 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Rodenbach July 15 2:29 a.m.: Drunken while impaired in Landstuhl July 16 6:51 p.m.: Shoplifting in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau July 17 1:40 p.m.: Damage to personal property […]

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One Airman or Space Professional lost to a fall mishap is one too many. Since 2015 there have been 15 fatalities and permanent disabilities caused by on- and off-duty falls in the Air Force. Take some time to focus on fall prevention using this year’s Air Force theme, “Calling All Fall Prevention Warriors!”

Air Force Fall Prevention Focus hits home

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when more Airmen and Space Professionals have been asked to telework to prevent the spread of disease, the Department of the Air Force is highlighting its annual Fall Prevention Focus at home and on the job from July 20-24.

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Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett chairs a Diversity and Inclusion Board Meeting at the Pentagon Conference Center in Arlington, VA., July 15. The board was established by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper as part of the Defense Department’s efforts to improve diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for U.S. service members. Photo by Andy Morataya

First meeting held for military-wide defense board on diversity, inclusion

The first meeting of the Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion, a key mechanism in Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s effort to address “bias and prejudice” across the entire military, was chaired by Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, July 15.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in a tabletop demonstration during Silver Flag at Ramstein Air Base, July 10. The 435th Construction and Training Squadron used the tabletop demonstration to train Airmen in rapid airfield damage recovery. Silver Flag is a contingency training course consisting of seven training days and two field exercise days for U.S. Air Force civil engineers, force support and vehicle operator personnel.

Silver Flag: 435 CTS bolsters contingency ops

The 435th Construction and Training Squadron conducted a Silver Flag training course July 7-17 to bolster the contingency readiness of total force Airmen across the European theatre.

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The Department of the Air Force established an Asian American/Pacific Islander Team under the umbrella of its Barrier Analysis Working Group June 30, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve support and mentoring and provide increased guidance on career development to underrepresented groups. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Cessna

Asian American/Pacific Islander team joins Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group

The Department of the Air Force’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force achieved another milestone June 30, when the Department’s Barrier Analysis Working Group was expanded to include an Asian American/Pacific Islander Team.

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