Archive for February, 2014

News

Capt. John Thruelsen (second from left), officer in charge, intelligence cell, 209th Digital Liaison Detachment, 7th Civil Support Command, and Command 
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Miller (third from left), 2500th DLD representative and senior enlisted leader, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th CSC, along with Lesotho Defence Force personnel, review MEDRETE 14-1 participant certificates Feb. 6.

7th CSC Soldiers support MEDRETE 14-1

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

Set among the picturesque, sun-baked plateaus and endless plains, 7th Civil Support Command Soldiers from the 209th and 2500th Digital Liaison Detachment provided logistics and planning support as the mission control cell for the U.S. Army Africa joint Medical Readiness and Training Exercise 14-1 in partnership with the Kingdom of Lesotho Defence Forces here Feb. 3 to 14.

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Features

Second Lt. Magin Day, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa watch officer, listens to a Let’s Connect seminar attendee share her experiences with staying physically fit while overcoming an injury. Airmen of all ranks attended the seminar Feb. 11 on Ramstein to discuss the importance of physical health in professional life.

Mentors make their mark

Story and photo by Sara Pavich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On a sunny Tuesday at the Ramstein Golf Course, female Airmen of all ranks and ages gathered for a discussion. In a crowded room, women spoke and listened, relying on each other’s knowledge in an effort to learn how to tackle everyday challenges.

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Features

Photo by Brandon BeachMembers of the KMC sample chili prepared by Sgt. Juan DiazFuentes, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Support Operations material management NCOIC, during a chili cook-off event Feb. 7 on Panzer Kaserne. Proceeds from the event will go to support the 21st TSC Family Readiness Group. Winners of the chili cook-off were: Chris Norris, logistics management specialist, 21st TSC Support Operations Maintenance Section, for best tasting chili; Sgt. Juan DiazFuentes, material management NCOIC, 21st TSC Support Operations, for most unique chili; and Master Sgt. Kory Ysen, operations sergeant, 21st TSC Special Troops Battalion, for spiciest chili.

21st TSC hosts chili cook-off

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News

Congratulations to 2013 annual award winners

Congratulations to 2013 annual award winners

86th AIRLIFT WING ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS • Maj. Jonathan Cato, 37th Airlift Squadron — Field Grade Officer of the Year • Capt. William Guthrie IV, 86th Operations Support Squadron — Company Grade Officer of the Year • Senior Master Sgt. Lawrence Kirkley Jr., 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron — First Sergeant of the Year […]

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News

Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen

by Air Force Medical Support Agency Health Promotions

Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for health care providers.

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News

2014 Military Saves Campaign

by Sara Miller
Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center

The Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center is gearing up for the 2014 Military Saves Campaign. The Department of Defense has designated Monday as the start of Military Saves Week. As part of the larger nationwide America Saves Campaign, Military Saves is conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Federation of America.

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Features

Airman 1st Class Enoch Wentland (left), 86th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, scrubs the wing of a C-130J Super Hercules Feb. 10 on Ramstein. Airman of the 86th MXS and the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work daily to keep the aircraft mobile and in working condition.

Keeping Air Force aircraft healthy

Story and photos by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

What is an Air Force without a mission? What is a mission without aircraft? And what is an aircraft without its maintainers?

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Commentary

Innovative leadership takes a creative thinker

by Lt. Col. Sheri Bennington
700th Contracting Squadron commander

What is innovative leadership? Why do we need innovative leaders? What makes your leadership style (or skills) innovative? Are you a creative, left-brained military member surrounded by right-brained, rule-oriented, critical thinkers?

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Features

Airman 1st Class Jasmine Luce, 86th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew member, makes sure numbers match up on ammunition cans to prepare for a 100 percent accountability inspection Feb. 13 on Ramstein.

Countering threats: Munitions Airmen keep flares firing

Photos by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield

       

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Features

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band and the Luxemburg Military Brass players conduct a concert Feb. 10 in Pont-A-Mousson, France. The bands came together to conduct five concerts in five days across Europe to foster cultural relations and promote international diplomacy.

Bands building bonds through brass

Story and photos by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band along with the Luxemburg Military Brass players came together to conduct five concerts in five days across Europe.

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