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Airmen, family and friends congratulate Chief Master Sgt. James A. Morris, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, at the end of his retirement ceremony May 23 on Ramstein. Morris retired after 28 years of service.

86th AW command chief leaves legacy of lasting airmanship

Story and photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Core values, air power and followership are some things an Airman might think of when it comes to an enlisted leader with 28 years of service.

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Commentary

It’s about the fairness of the process

by Col. Michael G. Vecera
86th Airlift Wing staff judge advocate

Occasionally, folks around base will ask me after a court-martial, “What do you think about the result?” The question comes up more often when the accused member is acquitted or when the punishment appears to be somewhat lenient. This occasionally causes me to scratch my head a bit. The apparent implication is that I would expect a conviction and a severe punishment in every case brought to court.

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Commentary

Sick scores, not health

by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When I was younger, the thought of joining the military terrified me. When I was 16, my older brother joined the Air Force, and I couldn’t shake the fear I had of him being in a dangerous place. It wasn’t until I turned 18 and all of my older brothers joined that I thought, “Maybe this is something I can do.” I realized the fear I had was me just not knowing enough about the military lifestyle.

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Courtesy photoMaj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, deputy surgeon general and deputy commanding general for operations, U.S. Army Medical Command, passes the Europe Regional Medical Command colors to Brig. Gen. Norvell V. Coots, the new ERMC commander and U.S. Army Europe command surgeon, as Col. John P. Collins, outgoing ERMC commander and U.S. Army Europe command surgeon looks on May 22 during a change of command ceremony.

ERMC welcomes new commander

by Europe Regional Medical Command Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Norvell V. Coots assumed command of Europe Regional Medical Command, including responsibilities as the U.S. Army Europe command surgeon, during a change of command ceremony May 22 on Sembach Kaserne.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeff Bliss (right) and Capt. Brett Polage, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, wash the windows of a C-130J Super Hercules at Riga International Airport, Latvia, after air dropping American and Lithuanian service members over Lithuania May 17.

Airmen showcase airdrop skills over Baltics

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From May 17 through 21, a five-man team from Ramstein assisted in airdrops of more than 350 personnel into Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

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Good locks, neighbors deter pesky burglars

Courtesy of U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal

Burglaries are one of the most common crimes and a constant focus for local and military police. Burglars look for easy entry into a house, so they can steal high-value items quickly and effortlessly.

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Courtesy photoAccording to the Department of Transportation, bicyclists under 14 are at a five times greater risk for injury than older cyclists. Helmets should always be worn for safety.

Simple step saves a life

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

The ripple-effect of many decisions can lead to catastrophic results or triumphant success; however, when the tragedy can be avoided with the simple “click” of a safety helmet, making the right choice should be simple.

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MCL – Maximum Contamination Level	AL – Action Level	Range – Range of actual measured results
Note: Gray area indicates numerous parameters of listed groups that are identified in the report.

2013 annual drinking water quality report summary

by 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight

The 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight presents Ramstein’s annual drinking water quality report.
This report, which is required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the EPA in CONUS, is designed to inform residents about the excellent water and services delivered over the past year.

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Save tax on imported vehicles

by Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Customs Public Affairs

U.S. personnel stationed overseas can ship vehicles to the United States free of federal tax and duty. This exemption means big savings if you meet three conditions: you must take physical possession of the vehicle prior to shipment, have valid PCS orders and import it for personal use. However, the exemption does not free you from state taxation.

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Sgt. Brian O’Callaghan, human resources NCO with the 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center, 21st 
Theater Sustainment Command, processes role players into a personnel accountability system during the 1st HRSC’s Millrinder Phoenix culmination exercise May 13 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

1st HRSC test capabilities during Millrinder Phoenix

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

The 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted its culminating training exercise designed to test a wide range of passenger movements, civilian evacuation, casualty reporting and postal operations May 12 to 16 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern.

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