November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
Kaiserslautern American
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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?
Volume 36, number 48
Photo by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addresses USAFE headquarters staff during his first USAFEAFAFRICA all-call Nov. 13 on Ramstein.
COMUSAFE, command chief address headquarters staff by Maj. Beverly Mock USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Adams held their first USAFE-AFAFRICA all-call Nov. 13 on Ramstein
Senior Airman Aaron-Forest Wainwright takes an envelope from the Angel Tree Nov. 19 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on Ramstein.
Angel Tree gives back to KMC families
Tip of the Week If you want your Christmas packages to reach their final destination on time, send them by Monday. For details, see the holiday mailing deadlines on Page 4.
See ANGEL TREE, Page 7
GACO takes part in local Christmas market, Page 23
See ALL-CALL, Page 6
Under Secretary Westphal visits wounded warriors by Chuck Roberts Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs It was a trip to look, listen and give thanks that led Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal to Afghanistan and Germany over the Thanksgiving holidays. Joined by Army Vice Chief
SPORTS
The Angel Tree program kicked off Nov. 16 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center as 86th Airlift Wing Commander Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde gave
opening remarks and then helped crown this year’s tree with its angel. The Angel Tree program helps provide financial relief through the purchase of gifts for children. Contributions can come in the form of an Army and Air Force Exchange
FEATURE
Story and photo by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
to praise personnel for their achievements and address issues impacting the Air Force. The general opened the allcall by recognizing Airmen who were recently selected for promotion, command and professional military education. He followed the recog-
Army, AF reignite football rivalry, Page 29
of Staff Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Westphal shared a holiday meal in Afghanistan with Soldiers facing what he said is the critical task of training Afghanistan forces in preparation for the 2014 withdrawal of NATO forces. The transition, he said, is going well. “I think morale is high
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