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Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, greets guests as they arrive at the 2015 21st TSC New Year’s Reception Jan. 9 on Vogelweh.

21st TSC hosts military, local leaders during New Year’s reception

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

Leaders and Soldiers from throughout the 21st Theater Sustainment Command rang in 2015 with members of the German military and local leaders from the Kaiserslautern community with food, fellowship and tradition during a New Year’s reception Jan. 9 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

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Commentary

PT failure is more than an Airman’s problem

by Maj. Onnie Retkofsky
U.S. Air Forces in Europe

The last Monday of 2014 I reported to the Fitness Assessment Cell to complete my annual physical training test, along with many others. As we weighed in, got measured and paired up, I found myself partnered with a young Airman. We completed our pushup portion and moved on to sit-ups. As her turn finished and the physical training administrator began recording scores, panic ensued. I had counted 34 sit-ups, and 38 was the minimum they required.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Jessie C. Harris Jr., 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 39th Transportation Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade senior enlisted adviser, places the 16th Sust. Bde. patch on the shoulder of 1st Sgt. Gene L. Saunders, 5th Quartermaster Company (Rigger), 39th Trans. Bn. first sergeant, during a transfer of authority ceremony Jan. 6 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

39th Trans. Bn. assumes authority of 5th QM Co.

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

This unit’s Soldiers can be found at every major airborne exercise in Europe, and they train with other paratroopers all over the world. They are known for providing the best in aerial delivery and an airborne Santa every year. As one chapter in this historic unit closes, another begins.

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AF announces no involuntary force management programs for FY15

Information courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Air Force officials announced there is no longer a need to conduct involuntary force management programs for fiscal year 2015 following a year of significant reductions designed to meet the Defense Department strategic and budgetary guidance.

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AF seeks enlisted nurse commissioning program applicants

by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Eligible active-duty enlisted Airmen interested in a nursing commission have until Feb. 27 to get career field functional manager approval and submit an “intent to apply” email to the Air Force Personnel Center, officials said today. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers members an […]

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Ambassador: 1 nation can win a war; it takes many to maintain the peace

by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The U.S. ambassador to Germany praised allied peace-building and humanitarian efforts and called for resolute action in the face of Russian aggression during a visit to Ramstein Dec. 13.

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First in, last out — of Poland

by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Tester
1st Combat Communications Squadron

Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s 1st Combat Communications Squadron were deployed to Powidz Air Base, Poland, in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a demonstration of the United States’ ongoing commitment to the collective security of NATO and European allies.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Jan. 16, 2015

JAN. 6 9:38 p.m.: A major traffic accident caused by a drunken driver was reported in Einsiedlerhof. JAN. 7 1:20 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Ramstein-Miesenbach. JAN. 8 10:14 p.m.: Larceny was reported on Ramstein. JAN. 9 3:45 a.m.: Drunken driving was reported in Kaiserslautern. JAN. 10 5:30 a.m.: An attempted house […]

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Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, speaks to senior leaders of the 21st TSC and organizers of the U.S. Army Europe Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Resource Center during a senior leader orientation Jan. 7 on Sembach Kaserne. The SHARP RC is a new partnership between USAREUR SHARP, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the Criminal Investigation Division and the office of the Staff Judge Advocate to create a one-stop resource center for victims of sexual assault.

21st TSC opens new USAREUR SHARP center on Sembach

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

Leaders from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command officially marked the opening of the U.S. Army Europe Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Resource Center on Sembach Kaserne during a senior leader orientation and cake cutting ceremony Jan. 7.

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Commentary

What is your story?

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a photojournalist for the U.S. Air Force, I have been exposed to and documented many aspects of the military, and I get to see how everything comes together.

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