Archive for February, 2014

News

A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a parking spot in front of a Greek C-130H Hercules during Stolen Cerberus. The mission provided the U.S. and Hellenic air forces with a unique opportunity to learn 
how each service performs airlift operations, improving the joint capabilities of both nations.

Joint airdrop in Greece: Combined efforts key to success

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

In true Greek fashion, a few select service members from the KMC undertook a momentous task.

February 20, 2014 ×

News

Spc. Arisleindy Valdez-Gomez, supply specialist assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 240th Quartermaster Company, 16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, trains with the Global Combat Support System-Army at the 240th QM Co. Supply Support Activity Feb. 11 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

The future of supply is here; embrace the change

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

After several years of thousands of Soldiers and hundreds of organizations attempting to use different supply systems to accomplish their missions, a solution has arrived. The Global Combat Support System-Army is here.

February 20, 2014 ×

News

Experienced Airmen wanted: Continue your career in the AF Reserve

by Master Sgt. Shawn J. Jones
Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service

Force management programs will push thousands of active-duty Airmen out of their jobs, but opportunities exist in the Air Force Reserve for Airmen who don’t want to hang up their uniforms for good.

February 20, 2014 ×

News

Photo by Ignacio RubalcavaA Soldier and his spouse reunite on Valentine’s Day. Soldiers from the 30th Medical Brigade, 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion returned to Baumholder Feb. 14 after a nine month deployment to Kosovo. The Baumholder community turned out to welcome them back in a ceremony at the Hall of Champions on Smith Barracks.

A Valentine’s Day reunion

February 20, 2014 ×

Blotter

KMC Blotter – Feb. 21, 2014

FEB. 11 8:18 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a major traffic accident was reported on Vogelweh. FEB. 12 10:50 a.m.: Possession of an illegal weapon was reported on Vogelweh. 10:54 a.m.: Attempted self-harm was reported in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau. 3:01 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Gerhardsbrunn. FEB. 13 9:30 a.m.: An assault was reported […]

February 20, 2014 ×

News

Innovator of the Month

Innovator of the Month

INNOVATOR: Master Sgt. Andrew Graham, Fuels Information Service Center section chief UNIT: 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron ACTION: Graham reduced manpower requirements by 37 percent by combining the fuels support equipment and prevention maintenance teams. He doubled available maintenance manpower within the flight and redesigned and cut inspection and service times […]

February 20, 2014 ×

Commentary

What the heck is an AGOW?

by Col. Joe McFall
435th Air Ground Operations Wing commander

“What the heck is an AGOW?” I have heard that question more than once during my seven months as the commander. In fact, when I found out I was getting this assignment, I asked the same question.

February 20, 2014 ×

News

Bulgarian Sgt. Maj. Teodora Kodzhabasheva (left) films Pfc. Travis W. Sinfellow, combat 
medic assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 557th Medical Company, 421st Multi-Medical Battalion, 30th Medical Brigade, while he applies a bandage to the severed limb of a training dummy during a military-to-military training exchange 
Feb. 11 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

557th Med. Co. hosts Bulgarian soldiers for mil-to-mil

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

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 557th Medical Company, 421st Multi-Medical Battalion, 30th Medical Brigade hosted three soldiers from the Bulgarian army for military-to-military training Feb. 10 to 14 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.

February 20, 2014 ×

News

Staff Sgt. Brandy Bisson, diagnostic imagery computerized tomography scan technician, checks the CAT scan imagery of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Berlinger’s foot Feb. 12 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Berlinger received treatment for his injuries at LRMC within one hour of arrival from Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.

After The Battle: The medical gateway

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

Finally, the wounded warrior is out of Afghanistan. The troop is out of harm’s way, but he still needs treatment before heading home. This is when the staff of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center plays a crucial role in the troop’s medical transition from downrange.

February 20, 2014 ×

Sports

Courtesy photoAbout 440 runners participate in the half marathon in 2013.

Kaiserslautern hosts half marathon March 23

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The running division of the sports club TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern will sponsor the 33rd annual half marathon March 23 in Kaiserslautern.

February 13, 2014 ×
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