Archive for December, 2013

News

Photo by Spc. Iesha HowardMaj. Gen. John R. O’Connor (far right), commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, command sergeant major of USAREUR, and Brig. Gen. Paul M. Benenati, commanding general of the 7th Civil Support Command, observe briefings given by subordinate unit leadership of the 21st TSC Dec. 10 on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern. Leaders discussed statistical and operational requirements and the successes of the 21st TSC over the past year.

LTG Campbell visits 21st TSC

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Features

Airman 1st Class Melissa Lackore, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band vocalist, runs through new Christmas music she plans to perform at an event on Ramstein.

USAFE Airman rocks her way to top

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service members usually end up in the spotlight because of their ability to get the job done efficiently, going above and beyond to make it happen no matter what. Though that plays a big part, for one U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airman, standing out is not just because of her talent for “making it happen,” but her ability to pour her soul into her work in the form of music.

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News

Sgt. 1st Class Ludwig Schweinfurth (center), medical NCOIC with the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Civil Support Command, speaks with Moldovan army Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Company Soldiers during a U.S. European Command sponsored CBRN capabilities brief and information exchange Dec. 3.

773rd CST conducts CBRN/HAZMAT capability brief

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 7th Civil Support Command’s 773rd Civil Support Team participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear capabilities brief with the Moldovan army’s Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Company Dec. 3 to 5.

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News

U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr. answers questions presented 
by the NCOs of the 7th Civil Support Command at a town hall meeting Dec. 7.

USAREUR CSM visits 7th CSC

Story and photo by Sgt. Daniel J. Friedberg
221st Public Affairs Detachment, 7th Civil Support Command, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr. visited the Soldiers of the 7th Civil Support Command Dec. 7 and answered questions in both a town hall meeting with NCOs and a luncheon for junior enlisted Soldiers.

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Features

Members of the 86th Communications Squadron post office unload and scan incoming mail Dec. 4 on Ramstein. The post office on Ramstein supports approximately 57,000 KMC members.

Post office deals with holiday hustle

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

Being stationed overseas for the holidays makes giving or receiving gifts a prolonged activity due to the great distance between Europe and the United States.

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Features

Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly MansfieldIsaac Siembida, son of Master Sgt. Jeremiah Siembida, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command programs manager, climbs the rock wall at the Outdoor Recreation Center during an Exceptional Family Member Program event in May on Ramstein. EFMP offers medical and force support to military families with special needs.

Get up, get out, get going with Outdoor Rec

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

Toppling mountains, conquering castles, bombing down a snowy slope and a plethora of other adventures, activities and the supplies needed for a successful journey can be gathered from the 86th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation shop located inside the KMCC.

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News

Photo by Airman Dymekre AllenChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speaks with Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, during a stop on his USO holiday tour. The chairman arrived at the Ramstein flightline on his way to conduct a holiday tour to visit U.S. service members, civilians and contractors at various locations in Germany.

CJCS brings USO tour to Germany

       

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Features

Courtesy photoAirman 1st Class Jonathon Moore, 786th CES electrical power production technician, replaces the cams and torsion springs in the BAK 14 support box Dec. 1 on Ramstein. This project was important because many of the parts only have a certain time that they can be in operation before they have to be tested and replaced to ensure the systems in-flight emergencies can be safely grounded, saving a pilot’s life and billions of dollars worth of aircraft.

786th CES Barrier MX Team leash aircraft

by 786th CES Operations Flight

It’s 2 a.m. and darkness looms over the base. Offices are deserted and the streets are quiet, but out on the runway a single light cart glows, cutting through the thick fog and mist.

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News

Col. J. Scott Murray, incoming commander of the 16th Sustainment Brigade, Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Col. Darren Werner, outgoing commander of the 16th Sust. Bde., stand in formation during a change of command ceremony Dec. 11 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Werner relinquished command of the 16th Sust. Bde. to Murray after serving as the brigade’s commander for two years.

16th Sust. Bde. welcomes new commander

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers, family, friends and civilians of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 16th Sustainment Brigade welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony Dec. 11 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

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Lifestyle

Holiday traveling: Stay vigilant

Courtesy of the 86th Airlift Wing Antiterrorism Office

As we know, people are the Air Force’s most vital resource. As recent events have shown, terrorists will continue to modify their tactics in an attempt to be unpredictable.

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