Archive for November, 2013

Features

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanAirman 1st Class Mitchell Lagan, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repairs a radio utilized in survival vests Nov. 7 on Ramstein. Lagan and other AFE Airmen are responsible for ensuring survival equipment is operational in order to provide aircrews with necessary equipment to sustain their lives during a wide variety of emergency 
situations.

‘When everything else fails, we won’t’

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Keeping aircraft in the air takes more than a pilot in the seat. Airmen with the 86th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment shop ensure pilots can accomplish their piece of the mission by providing them operational equipment to keep them alive when everything else fails.

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Features

Sarah Clum, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health and fitness specialist, receives light treatment at Ramstein’s Health and Wellness Center Nov. 8. The HAWC is one of many outlets KMC members can use to overcome mental and physical health issues, including seasonal depression.

A sinking sun, a sinking feeling

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Stopping winter from bringing colder temperatures, less sunlight and more precipitation might be out of human control, however, fighting off seasonal depression with a healthy lifestyle is not.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Nov. 15, 2013

NOV. 5 5:29 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Steinalben. 9:40 a.m.: Failure to obey a lawful order was reported on Ramstein. 1:37 p.m.: A domestic assault was reported on Miesau Army Depot. 5:31 p.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Landstuhl. NOV. 6 5:30 a.m.: A minor traffic accident […]

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Commentary

Be your own wingman

Be your own wingman

by Gen. Frank Gorenc
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander

It is truly a demanding time to serve overseas. This command continues to execute at a high ops tempo with new and enduring missions in Europe and Africa, providing forward-based combat airpower in an environment tempered by fiscal uncertainty and restricted budgets.

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Commentary

Radical leadership key to change the world

by Chief Master Sgt. Troie Croft
693rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group superintendent

We need radical leaders. We need men and women who are not afraid to make changes to the way we accomplish our mission despite the pressure to keep doing things the same old way.

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News

Photo by Maj. Meritt PhillipsBrig. Gen. Paul Benenati (left), commanding general of the 7th Civil Support Command, speaks with Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, commander, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force; Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command; and Gen. Philip Breedlove, commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, Nov. 5.

Chief of the Army Reserve visits 7th CSC

by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Public Affairs Office, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 7th Civil Support Command hosted Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, chief of the Army Reserve and commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, Nov. 4 to 6.

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Features

86th FSS gives back to community

by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Raising community morale year-round is spearheaded by the 86th Force Support Squadron with activities and events including the Rockin’ 4th of July, NCAA basketball games, organizing USO events and awarding prizes to the community.

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Health

Courtesy photo

New Travel Health Clinic opens at LRMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Before you pack your bags for an exotic trip to Africa, Asia or South America, make an appointment at the new Travel Health Clinic at the Occupational Health Clinic at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The new clinic could save you from a week of traveler’s diarrhea or something more serious, like malaria.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photoVisitors of the pre-Christmas creative market find unique arts and crafts items and Christmas gifts Saturday and Sunday at the Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Hobby artists present works, skills in Ramstein

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The traditional pre-Christmas arts and crafts exhibition at the Ramstein-Miesenbach culture and convention center, the Haus des Bürgers, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Sports

Photos by Senior Airman Damon KasbergRamstein Royal fans cheer for their team during the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe Division 1 football championship game Nov. 2 in Kaiserslautern. After an undefeated season, the Royals lost 38-21 to the Wiesbaden Warriors.

DODDS-Europe wraps up Division 1, 2 football championship

                   

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