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German Forces soldiers train on Ramstein, Page 5
September 28, 2018 | Volume 42, Number 39
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Honoring Gold Star mothers and families, Page 11
Farmers market offers regional products, activities, Page 16
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Secretary of the Army visits former unit Story and photo by Sgt. Jennifer Amo 715th Public Affairs Detachment Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper visited the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) and troops from Allied and partner nations at exercise Saber Junction 18 in Hohenfels Training Area, Sept. 22. Hohenfels Training Area is home of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center underneath the 7th Army Training Command. Saber Junction is designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute land operations in a joint and combined environment. Esper visited troops f rom Bulgaria and Greece, where he talked about the importance of international partnerships and multinational interoperability. “It’s important to continue to build on those relationships and See SECRETARY OF THE ARMY, Page 2
Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper meets Bulgarian military forces during Saber Junction 18 at Hohenfels Training Area, Sept. 22.
KMC Fire & Emergency Services supports Fire Prevention Week 2018 Story and graphic courtesy of KMC Fire Emergency & Services Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. KMC Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention
Week for more than 90 years, to promote this year’s campaign “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” which works to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire. Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 7 to 13. As you are preparing yourself and your family on what to do in case of a fire, follow these simple tips to help eliminate possible fire hazards in your home: • Keep anything that can catch fire
away from the stove top while cooking, and keep a lid nearby when frying with oils or grease. You can slide the lid over the pan to smother a grease fire. • Store any grills and propane tanks outside, in the closed position, and ensure all the parts for them are in good working order. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when operating them! • Keep gasoline stored outside the home (in a garage or lawn shed) and in a tightly closed metal or
plastic container approved by an independent testing laboratory. • Ensure you are cleaning the lint from your dryers after each use, and that there are no frayed wires or other electrical problems with both your washer and dryer. • Change your batteries in your smoke detectors once a year. Additionally, ensure you have an escape plan for your home in case of an emergency. Draw a See FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, Page 3