September 21, 2012
Kaiserslautern American
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Photo by Spc. Iesha Howard
Crystal Malloy (second from left), a prevention coordinator and employee assistance coordinator with the garrison Army Substance Abuse Program, and Kathryn Arnette, ASAP clinical director, pose with Maj. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, after Piggee presented commanders’ coins to Arnette and Malloy.
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Kaiserslautern Military Community to be drug free,” Zetterstrom wrote in the letter nominating ASAP for the DOD award. In addition to the anti-drug programming, the officials making the selection appreciated the positively focused efforts of the organization, said Malloy, the ASAP clinical coordinator and employee assistance coordinator. “They really liked the idea that we focused on health (and) on making healthy choices. Rather than looking at it as totally anti-substance abuse, we looked at it from a pro-health perspective,” Malloy said, adding that 250 volunteers contributed to the Red Ribbon Run. Reflecting on the award, Malloy recountPRIORITY, from Page 2
partners to reduce or eliminate waiting lists at the outstanding child development centers. Additionally, group members are working to highlight efforts via marketing to improve the awareness of the many family and singles support programs already offered by a multitude of agencies within the KMC. In closing, I believe we truly are fortunate to live, work and play in the KMC. Many of our on- and off-base support programs that fulfill our basic needs — including our Department of Defense Dependents Schools, Army and Air Force Exchange Service/Defense Commissary Agency, outdoor recreation, child care, sports
“I think that comes with the strength of the program. People are coming to us off the street because they feel like it’s a place where they can come for help.” — Crystal Malloy, Army Substance Abuse Program employee ed the story of a community member who recently stopped into the ASAP office for assistance, unannounced and unplanned, but in need. “I think that comes with the strength of the program. People are coming to us off the street because they feel like it’s a place where they can come for help,” she said. The 2012 Red Ribbon Run will take place at 9 a.m. Oct. 13 at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. and fitness, and housing and education opportunities — are already truly world class. With our focused improvement efforts through the 86th AW’s strategic plan, we’ll continue to ensure the KMC is not just the biggest concentration of Americans living outside the continental U.S., but that it is also the most envied group of Americans due to our exceptional quality of life. The end result is a community of professionals and closely bound families who are operationally ready to provide combat airlift anytime, anywhere and operate the Air Force’s premier installation to enable and assure strategic capabilities in support of our national defense and of our allied partners’ national defense.
both former Navy SEALs serving in protective security roles at the consulate. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band were part of the ceremonial contingent welcoming these Americans home for the final time. Service members from all branches of the Department of Defense were represented in the Joint Color Guard that presented final honors before Clinton took to the podium. “This has been a difficult week for the State Department and for our country,” she said in her remarks. “We’ve seen the heavy assault on our post in Benghazi that took the lives of those brave men. We’ve seen rage and violence directed at American embassies over an awful Internet video that we had nothing to do with. It is hard for the American people to make sense of that because it is senseless, and it is totally unacceptable. “There will be more difficult days ahead, but it is important that we don’t lose sight of the fundamental fact that America must keep leading the world,” she continued. “We owe it to those four men to continue the long, hard work of diplomacy. I am enormously proud of the men and women of the State Department. I’m proud of all those across our government, civilian and military alike, who represent America abroad. They help make the United States the greatest force for peace, progress and human dignity the world has ever known. If the last few days teach us anything, let it be this: That this work, and the men and women who risk their lives to do it, are at the heart of what makes America great and good.” Obama then addressed the crowd, providing background on each of the four Americans, and offering his sympathy to the families they left behind, including mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, wives and children. “To you, their families and colleagues, to all Americans, know this: Their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” the president said. “We will bring to justice those who took them from us. We will stand fast against the violence on our diplomatic missions. We will continue to do everything in our power to protect Americans serving overseas. Whether that means increasing security at our diplomatic posts, working with host countries on obligations to provide security, and making it clear that justice will come to those who harm Americans. “Most of all, even in our grief, we will be resolute,” he continued. “We are Americans and we hold our head high. Knowing that because of these patriots, because of you, this country that we love will always shine as a light onto the world. “‘Greater love hath no man than this: That a man laid down his life for his friends.’ The flag they served under now carries them home,” Obama said. “May God bless the memories of these men who laid down their lives for us all. May God watch over your families and all who loved them. And may God bless these United States of America.”
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