KMC Blotter

NOV. 20

8:21 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle and damage to private property was reported in Kaiserslautern. Damage included a broken passenger’s side window molding and scratched window.

4 p.m.: Damage to private property involving a motor vehicle occurred in Kaiserslautern.

7:49 p.m.: A fleeing the scene was reported in Reichenbach-Steegen. The accident was caused due to improper backing, and the motorist left the scene without notifying authorities.  

9 p.m.: A fleeing the scene was reported in Schwedelbach. The accident was caused due to  reduced visibility from fog and darkness. The motorist then left the scene without notifying authorities.  

NOV. 21

2:30 p.m.: A fleeing the scene was reported in Trier. The accident was caused due to misjudging distance. The driver then left the scene without notifying authorities.

3:10 p.m.: Provoking speeches and gestures and reckless driving were reported on Vogelweh Family Housing.   

7:59 p.m.: An assault was reported in Bruch-mühlbach-Miesau.

10:05 p.m.:  A major traffic accident was reported in Landstuhl after a motorist swerved out of a lane to avoid striking an oncoming vehicle.

10:45 p.m.: A burglary was reported in Dacken-heim.

NOV. 22

11:40 a.m.: A fleeing the scene was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach.  

1:08 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Rodenbach after a motorist failed to yield to oncoming traffic.

NOV. 23

2:22 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Kaiserslautern after a motorist failed to yield right of way.

NOV. 24

4:30 a.m.: A drunken driver was reported in Landstuhl after Polizei observed a motorist operating a vehicle in an erratic manner.

6:05 p.m.: A major traffic collision was reported in Vogelweh. Investigation revealed the accident was caused by inattentive driving.  

NOV. 25

2:38 a.m.: An assault and alcohol-related incident was reported on Rhine Ordnance Barracks after a physical altercation took place.  

3:33 a.m.: An assault and alcohol-related incident

was reported at a night club in Kaiserslautern.

BARMENTS

• A civilian was barred from all U.S. military installations in Europe for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

• A family member was barred from all U.S. military installations in Europe for use, possession and distribution of marijuana.

AADD STATS

Nov. 23 — 5 volunteers, 3 calls, 3 lives potentially saved.

Nov. 24 — 21 volunteers, 6 calls, 14 lives potentially saved.

Reported Larcenies

NOV. 20

» Kaiserslautern: One backpack, one vehicle registration, one vehicle title, one vehicle key, one set of U.S. Army Europe license plates and one customs form.

NOV. 21

» Landstuhl Regional Medical Center: One iPhone.

» Dackenheim: One picture and frame.

NOV. 23

» Kaiserslautern: One GPS, one iPod Shuffle, one iPad, one Macbook Pro, one pair of Reebok shoes, one brown leather jacket and one gray backpack.

NOV. 24

» Einsiedlerhof: One GPS navigation.

Take Note:

Change of command

Brig. Gen. Paul M. Benenati will assume command of the 7th Civil Support Command  during a change of command ceremony at 11 a.m. today in Bldg. 228 (Section 6) on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Maj. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general, will preside over the ceremony, passing the responsibility of command from Brig. Gen. Mark S. Hendrix, who will depart after 17 months in command, to Benenati.

21st TSC tree lighting ceremonies

Two 21st Theater Sustainment Command tree lighting ceremonies are scheduled to take place in the KMC. The Sembach Kaserne tree lighting will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Sembach Chapel. Entertainment will be provided by the U.S. Army Europe Band’s brass quartet and the Sembach Community youth chorus. There will be refreshments, and Santa is scheduled to make an appearance. Panzer Kaserne will conduct its tree lighting at 4 p.m. Thursday on the Panzer Parade Field. There will be hot beverages and cookies, plus children will have the opportunity to pose for a photo with Santa. Both events are open to all ID cardholders.

Closures

• The KMC Housing offices will be closed Tuesday for a local works council meeting.

• The KMC Housing offices will close at

11 a.m. Dec. 7 for an office function.

• The Kaiserslautern Veterinary Treatment

Facility will be closed Dec. 14, 24 and 25. For more information, call 493-4473 or 0631-3406-4473.

Post offices need volunteers

It’s that time of year when the KMC post offices receive more than 25,000 packages. KMC members over the age of 15 can volunteer at the Ramstein and Kapaun postal facilities now until Jan. 15. If interested, email 435cs.

scxm-02@ramstein.af.mil.

Donations for Pfennig Bazaar

The German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will collect donations for next year’s Pfennig Bazaar scheduled to take place March 1 and 2. Donations will be taken from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7, 8, 21 and 22 at the Pfennig Bazaar warehouse, Hackstrasse 4-6 in 67657 Kaiserslautern. Clothes, household items, electrical appliances, toys and books will be needed. Furniture, mattresses, shoes, suitcases and other big items will not be accepted. For details or to volunteer contact Martina Anctil at martina-daifc@anctionline.net or call 0631-41239031, or visit www.gaiwc.com.

Tax center needs volunteers

The 2012 tax season is almost here and the Ramstein Tax Center is looking for volunteers who have a desire to assist others in preparing their taxes. Last year, due in large part to volunteers, the tax center was able to assist nearly 1,000 clients in preparing their returns and saved them more than $90,000 in tax filing fees. Volunteers may be officers, enlisted, civilian employees, dependents or retirees. The only other requirement is a true desire to help others. No previous tax experience is needed. Training will be provided through online IRS lessons in conjunction with a specialized, yet understandable, course on tax return preparation put on by members of the Ramstein Legal Office in early January. This informative course will focus on the basics of preparing a return and on specific tax issues that we face living overseas and being associated with the military. If you are interested in volunteering as a member of Ramstein Tax Center team for the upcoming tax season, or have any questions about volunteering, send your name and contact information (duty phone and email address) to Airman 1st Class Chinua Belle at Chinua.Belle@ramstein.af.mil.

Holiday mailing deadlines

Below are the 2012 recommended U.S. European Command holiday mail deadlines for postal customers assigned to the European theater of operations. These dates are for mail originating in Europe and destined for the U.S.  

Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) — Dec. 3

Priority Mail — Dec. 10

First Class Letters And Cards — Dec. 10

Express Mail Military Service — Dec. 18