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Kaiserslautern American
COMPILED BY THE 569TH USFPS
April 13, 2012
Reported Larcenies APRIL 3 » Martinshöhe: Eight tires.
APRIL 3
5 p.m.: Shoplifting was reported at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. A military member was observed concealing $838.09 worth of items on his person without rendering proper payment. The individual was apprehended and advised of his legal rights.
APRIL 4
10:37 a.m.: Two high school students were suspected of being in possession of a controlled substance. A military working dog alerted officials to the students’ backpacks. The substance was confirmed to be a controlled substance. The incident is under further investigation. 5:55 p.m.: An Airman attempted to hide a foreign national in the back of his vehicle and enter base without providing proper credentials. The Airman was advised of his legal rights.
APRIL 6
5:48 a.m.: Polizei observed an Airman urinating in public at the Kaiserslautern train station. The Airman was advised of his rights and charged with disorderly conduct/drunkenness.
6:33 a.m.: Polizei stopped a civilian during a routine traffic stop. Upon contact, Polizei detected the strong odor of alcohol. Her USAREUR license was seized and she was advised of her legal rights.
APRIL 7
5:28 a.m.: An Airman was stopped by Polizei for drunken driving. Upon contact, officers smelled the odor of alcohol. The Airman was advised of his legal rights.
APRIL 8
3:19 p.m.: An Airman reported theft of a motor vehicle in Ramstein-Miesenbach.
APRIL 9
5 p.m.: A local national was traveling eastbound at an excessive speed when he attempted to turn right and struck a Soldier’s vehicle. The Soldier’s dependent was treated on scene for head pain. No drugs or alcohol were involved in the accident.
Take Note
Corrections
» The March 30 edition of the Kaiserslautern American mentioned the wrong duty title for Lt. Col. Andrea Miller, who was speaking at the Women’s History Month luncheon. Miller is the deputy chief of the Personnel Division for U.S. Air Forces in Europe. » In the March 30 edition of the Kaiserslautern American, in the milpay article on the front page, it was incorrectly stated that Ellsworth Air Force Base was located in North Dakota. The base is located in South Dakota. » The name of the retired Army chief of chaplains, who spoke at the National Prayer Luncheon, was misspelled in the March 30 edition of the Kaiserslautern American. It was Maj. Gen. Douglas Carver speaking March 20 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. » The fire safety commentary in the March 30 edition of the Kaiserslautern American mentioned camp fires in the forest. To clarify, camp fires are not authorized in Germany. According to the state forest law, camp fires are only authorized on designated camp grounds and only in designated fire place areas.
Motorcycle Safety Day
The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosts a Motorcycle Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23 at Kapaun Air Station in Kaiserslautern. Riders can have their motorcycles inspected and their equipment and riding apparel checked before they complete a motorcycle proficiency course, then conduct an approximate 92-kilometer mentorship ride from
APRIL 4 » Hettenhausen: Four tires, one vinyl car cover and four rims. APRIL 8 » Ramstein-Miesenbach: A 2012 black Ford Mustang. APRIL 9 » Bann: One silver iPod Touch. » France: One small, brown Coach zipper bag, one credit card, two debit cards, one Texas driver’s license and two social security cards, two military ID cards, and one USAREUR driver’s license.
AIRMEN AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING STATISTICS April 6 — 38 volunteers, 15 calls, 32 lives potentially saved. April 7 — 14 volunteers, 13 calls, 21 lives potentially saved. First quarter stats — 586 volunteers, 334 calls, 683 lives potentially saved.
Kapaun to Alsenz and returning to Kapaun. Food and refreshments will be served courtesy of the KMC Sergeants Major Association for a small fee. For more information or to sign up, contact the 21st TSC safety office at 4848446.
Baby Oral Care Class, Dental Exam
Aurora R. Alva, a DMD board certified pediatric dentist at the Pulaski Dental Clinic, is holding a Baby Oral Care Class and Dental Exam at 9 a.m. April 24 at the Pulaski Dental Clinic to promote early oral health prevention. To sign up for the class and exam or for more information, call 493-4446.
BOSS Car Safety Day
Just in time for Spring break road trips, Pulaski Auto Skills is hosting a vehicle safety event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20 in Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. During this time, get a free spring safety check. For more information, call 489-6162 or 0631-5366162.
Dining-in for enlisted members
The KMC 5/6 Organization invites enlisted service members to attend the first Joint Combat Dining-In at 5:30 p.m. today in Ramstein’s Hangar 1. Ticket prices are $20 for E-4 and below, $25 for E-5/E-6, and $28 for E-7 and up. Contact enlisted.jcdi@ramstein.af.mil to purchase your tickets.
Estate claims
Anyone having any claims or obligations to the estate of Staff Sgt. Ross Bielski, 86th
communications Squadron, should contact summary court officer Capt. Jason Abshire at 480-9787.
FOD checks
A foreign object damage checkpoint study will occur at Mitchell Avenue, adjacent to Ramp 3, until May 31. Operators of construction type vehicles must stop and conduct a roll-over FOD check, removing all debris from tires and securing any loose objects prior to crossing the taxiway. All other vehicles are exempt from accomplishing a FOD check.
17th AF inactivates
Those attending the 17th Air Force’s inactivation ceremony April 20 are advised that parking near Hangar 3 is limited. Shuttle busses will run from the Northside Chapel parking lot beginning at 9 a.m. The ceremony begins at 10. Attendees are asked to be in place by 9:45 a.m. For more information, visit the 17th Air Force Facebook page at www.facebook. com/airforcesafrica.
Gate closure
Due to construction at DLA Disposition Services Kaiserslautern, the main entrance will be closed until April 30. During this construction period, gate 2 will be open to traffic. Gate 2 is the first gate on the right side of Ludwigshafener Strasse after exiting A6 at the Ost exit. For questions or for more information, call DLA Disposition Services Kaiserslautern at 483-8162 or e-mail charles. vonk@dla.mil.