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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks
Tricycle riders catch up to their partners at the tricycle relay race during Resilience Day Sept. 11, 2014 on Ramstein. This year's Resilience Day featured a Commander's Challenge compiled of athletic events to challenge Airmen.

86th AW to host Commander’s Challenge

by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing is scheduled to host its third Commander’s Challenge from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 9 at the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center as a part of the 86th AW Resilience Day.

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Team versus individuals; fostering team success

by Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Kernodle 786th Civil Engineer Squadron chief enlisted manager

Are we creating a culture of “team” or one of “individuals”? As leaders, we are expected to develop effective, efficient teams and merge the talents of our subordinates. However, it’s easy to shift our focus toward individual recognition, and it has the potential to come at the expense of team success.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing listen to Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, 3rd Air Force commander, during an immersion tour Aug. 6 on Ramstein.

3rd AF commander tours Ramstein units

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 3rd Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, toured the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing Aug. 4 and 6 on Ramstein.

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Firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron KMC Fire Emergency Services and personnel from the 10th Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team and 455th Critical Care Air Transport Team standby to assist in the transport of a patient during an aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein. A C-17 Globemaster III transported the patient from Kabul, Afghanistan, to Ramstein.

AE, Ramstein units provide critical support after Kabul attacks

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

Approximately 25 personnel came together on a real-world aeromedical evacuation mission Aug. 9 on Ramstein to save the lives of service members injured after recent attacks in Kabul.

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Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, presents the unit’s guidon to Col. Steven Sweeney as he takes command of AFIMSC Detachment 4 Aug. 4 on Ramstein. Sweeney assumed command from Col. Andra Clapsaddle, who will be leaving Ramstein for her new assignment at AFIMSC headquarters, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

AFIMSC change of command

Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, presents the unit’s guidon to Col. Steven Sweeney as he takes command of AFIMSC Detachment 4 Aug. 4 on Ramstein.

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Soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade pull security as part of a convoy during Rapid Trident 15 at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center July 29. Rapid Trident 15 is part of U.S. European Command's Joint Exercise Program and designed to enhance joint combined interoperability with allied and partner nations.

18th MNB direct Rapid Trident 15 from international TOC

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

L’VIV, Ukraine — By sight and sound, it seems to be a standard Army Tactical Operations Center with maps, computers and communication equipment, but the team working there is anything but ordinary. The battle captain is Canadian, the intelligence officer is Polish, the operations officer is Ukrainian and the other key personnel represent nations across Europe; this is the TOC for Rapid Trident 15.

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Capt. Karen M. Berggren, the operational law judge advocate for the 18th Multi-National Brigade, listens to an update briefing during Rapid Trident 15 July 30 at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center.

21st TSC hosts USAREUR CG for logistical exercise

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

The commanding generals of U.S. Army Europe and the 21st Theater Sustainment Command received an overview of theater logistics operations and planning from key subordinate leaders and subject matter experts during a logistical table-top exercise held July 27 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

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Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe (left), and Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command (right), listen to subject-matter experts as they brief future operations during a logistical table-top exercise July 27 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

21st TSC JAG brings law, order to training mission in Ukraine

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

L’VIV, Ukraine — During this multinational training exercise, she was the voice of law for both simulation and real world situations. When a commander or staff member had a question on how to legally achieve their goals, she provided both references and answers. She is the judge advocate.

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Cyclists from the KMC ride along the Rhine River in Germany as part of Cycle for STEM Aug. 2. The cyclists pedaled for three days and completed more than 150 miles to raise money for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs.

Cyclists pedal for STEM program

Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
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Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades, commanding general and senior enlisted leader of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command respectively (right), stand with newly inducted members and honorary members of the Sergeant Morales Club following a ceremony July 31 at the Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

TSC team welcomes 8 new Morales Club members

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

Four NCOs from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command were inducted as new members of the prestigious Sergeant Morales Club and four senior NCOs were welcomed as honorary members during a ceremony July 31 at the Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

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