Archive for November, 2013

Features

Senior Airman Jonathan Lee, 86th Communications Squadron finance clerk, moves a package to the delivery area Oct. 24 at the Ramstein Northside Post Office. As the holidays approach, Airmen working at the post office will work longer hours to ensure operations continue to run smoothly.

Delivery from Deutschland

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

With the holidays around the corner, one can’t help but think of friends and family and contemplate what to send home to let them know you’re thinking about them. But the question on everyone’s mind should be, “How can I get gifts to my loved ones?”

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News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. BurnettMaj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, fires his M9 pistol at a paper target during a weapons qualification table Oct. 31 at Breitenwald Range. The “First in Support” team conducted its biannual readiness week Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 at various locations in the KMC to ensure all Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians received required annual, biannual and quarterly training requirements as well as ensure administrative individual readiness is maintained. This individual and unit training is to ensure Team 21 is “Ready Strong.”

21st TSC CG conducts M9 qualification

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Features

Members of the foreign service panel answer questions from the audience during the NATO Cross-Cultural Awareness Professional Development Seminar Oct. 30 on Kapaun Air Station. The panel discussed their experience with culture in the military and methods they’ve used to make decisions based on cultural differences.

Kapaun hosts NATO professional development seminar

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Kisling Academy hosted the annual NATO Professional Development Seminar Oct. 30 at the Kapaun Air Station NCO Academy auditorium.

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Features

Photo by Capt. William RussellCapt. Brenda Gohr, 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate chief of military justice, oversees all military justice actions for Ramstein, including its tenant units and geographically separated units. Gohr’s primary focus is to help coordinate and ensure all appropriate cases get to court that should be taken to court.

86th AW chief of military justice CAN ‘handle the truth’

by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When it comes to handling legal issues, Capt. Brenda Gohr, 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate chief of military justice and Hamlin University School of Law graduate, is a key factor in ensuring Ramstein’s Law Center provides the best legal advice to first sergeants and commanders.

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News

Master Sgt. Jason Beebe, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares the Joint Precision Airdrop System bundle for the first test employment during a joint training mission in Europe Oct. 23 at Powidz Air Transport Base, Poland. The JPADS is equipped with a GPS, allowing the bundles to land within feet of the point of impact, ensuring they get to war fighters.

First airdrop with specialized equipment achieved in Europe

Story and photo by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The U.S. and Polish air forces completed the first successful European airdrop utilizing specialized equipment designed to improve target accuracy and decrease potential collateral damage by the supply bundles Oct. 17 here.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Nov. 8, 2013

OCT. 29 7 a.m.: A major vehicle accident was reported in Queidersbach. 8:49 a.m.: A domestic assault was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. 9:40 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Nanzdietschweiler. 1:05 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic accident was reported on Panzer Kaserne. 2:05 p.m.: […]

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News

PII violators will have AFNET accounts locked

by Maj. Brooke Brander
Air Force Space Command Public Affairs

Individuals who inappropriately store and transmit personally identifiable information over the Air Force Network will now have their accounts locked in response to the violation.

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News

Hagel: Six priorities shape future defense institutions

by Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service

In the months since the 2012 defense strategic guidance first reflected a new budget reality, Pentagon officials and military leaders have been working on the department’s longer-term budget and strategy, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said here this 
morning.

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Commentary

Courtesy photoThe 786th Civil Engineer Squadron snow removal team removes snow on a parking apron during the 2012-2013 snow season.

Snow removal process runs like well-oiled machine

by Master Sgt. Adegboyega Adeyemo
786th Civil Engineer Squadron

Every winter the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron fights an uphill battle to keep Mother Nature at bay. To keep the mission going, the “snow team,” which includes the 786th CES Heavy Equipment shop and volunteers from other CE shops, stands ready to face the blustering winds and bitter cold in order to keep runways and streets clear of snow and ice.

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Commentary

The journey to excellence: Are we there yet?

by Chief Master Sgt. Lewis Holston Jr.
37th Airlift Squadron superintendent

As I prepared the commencement speech for the recent Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony, my mind kept returning to a familiar theme. I thought of this important accomplishment’s place on the journey to excellence.

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