Archive for January, 2014

News

Andres Strans (middle), Central Regional Storage Facility site director, explains to Chief Master Sgt. James Davis (second from right), U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. James Morris, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, what personnel do on a daily basis at the CSRF site, Jan. 14 at Sanem, Luxembourg. Immersion tours are a way for senior leaders to gain a better understanding and perspective on how Airmen operate daily.

Command chiefs visit 86th MMS site

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. James Morris, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, visited the Central Regional Storage Facility site Jan. 14 in Sanem, Luxembourg, for an immersion tour.

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Commentary

Courtesy photo

Redefining self — victim to survivor

Trust is a valuable asset in our Air Force. To me, it is the cornerstone to our core values. Throughout our military education we are taught to trust our fellow Airmen. We build a foundation around that trust.

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Commentary

Mentoring Works: investing in tomorrow’s future

by Col. Kevin Poitinger
86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander

Success is rarely by accident; each successful person can normally attribute their achievements to a leader who had a significant impact on their career and life. This January marks the 13th anniversary of National Mentoring Month, and it is appropriately themed “Mentoring Works!”

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News

Staff Sgt. George Reed, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, watches the terrain during a mission outside of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 12, 2013. The 83rd ERQS Guardian Angel comprises three career fields: the CRO (combat rescue officer), the PJ (pararescuemen) and SERE (survival, evasion, resistance, escape Airmen).

After The Battle: The golden hour

Story and photos by Senior Airman Chris Willis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“The Golden Hour” refers to the hour immediately following a serious injury and is the most critical period in the patient’s survival.

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News

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 266th Finance Management Support Center organize their bags Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The 266th FMSC is deploying to Kuwait and Afghanistan to oversee the financial support mission for U.S. Central Command.

Finance troops support missions downrange

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 266th Finance Management Support Center departed from Ramstein for a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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News

Ramstein Airmen support RAF Lakenheath during tragedy

by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Approximately 10 Airmen and equipment from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and other units from Ramstein went to Royal Air Force Lakenheath to provide assistance after an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crash took the lives of four Airmen from the 56th Rescue Squadron Jan. 7.

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Sports

Take a Hike

VOLKSMARCHING NOTES * The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2014, is available for €2,50 in the start hall at most events. This useful booklet lists dates, locations, points of contact and other information for each of the scheduled events in Germany. Also provided is an extensive list of permanent […]

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Schools

DOD focuses on healthy, active lifestyle for children

by Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service

With the national rate of childhood obesity increasing, the Defense Department wants to ensure children in military families lead healthy and active lifestyles, the Defense Department’s director of the office of family
policy and children and youth said.

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Lifestyle

Freinsheim conducts annual winter red wine hike

Freinsheim conducts annual winter red wine hike

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The wine growing community of Freinsheim will sponsor its first event highlight of 2014: a red wine hike. The event under the motto “Fresh air, culinary specialties and fine red wines” is scheduled to take place Jan. 24 to 26.

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News

Photo by Jim VarhegyiSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talks to a gathering of uniformed and civilian Airmen during her first town hall meeting as the Air Force’s most senior civilian leader Jan. 9 in the Pentagon auditorium in Washington, D.C.

New SecAF to Airmen: With change comes opportunity

by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri
Air Force Public Affairs Agency, Operating Location

The Air Force’s most senior leader gave insight into her life and shared career advice with Airmen across the Air Force during her first town hall Jan. 9.

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