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Photo by 2nd Lt. Henry LancasterCol. Nancy Bozzer assumes command of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing June 18 on Ramstein. The ceremony was officiated by Maj. Gen. Frederick “Rick” Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander.

521st AMOW receives new commander

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Photo by Linda SteilLt. Col. Lawrence Burns accepts the colors of the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe from Col. Scott Ehnes, Europe Regional Medical Command chief of staff, during a change of command ceremony June 18 on Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern. The WTB-E provides critical support for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers who are expected to require six months or more of rehabilitative care and complex medical management and to ensure both the Soldiers and their families are cared for. The battalion has units at 14 different locations in Belgium, Germany and Italy.

WTB-E gets new commander, unit awards on same day

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Staff Sgt. Timothy Kennedy, 435th Security Forces Squadron, marshals a Latvian Mi-8 helicopter as part of sling-load operations training during the Air Force-specific portion of Saber Strike June 17 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia.

CRG, allied nations participate in Saber Strike 2014

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group arrived at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 16 to participate in the Air Force-specific portion of Saber Strike 2014.
Saber Strike is a regularly scheduled, reoccurring exercise that promotes the enduring commitment the United States and other allied nations have with the Baltic States.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. BurnettCol. Steven L. Hite (left), outgoing 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment commander, accepts the organization’s colors from Sgt. Maj. Richard E. Larson, 19th BCD sergeant major, during a change of command ceremony June 18 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

19th BCD hosts change of command ceremony

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Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoA U.S. Air National Guard captain from the 148th Fighter Wing taxis out in an F-16 Falcon at Amari Air Base, Estonia, June 13 in support of various exercises being conducted in the Baltic region, including Saber Strike and Baltic operations.

Total force brings air power to Saber Strike

by Kristal Gault
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Saber Strike 2014 concluded June 20 with a closing ceremony at the Adazi Training Area here.

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A C-130J assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron lands on Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 17 as part of the exercise Saber Strike 2014.

First USAF aircraft lands at Latvian air base

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
Saber Strike 2014 Public Affairs

A Latvian runway was used for the first time by the U.S Air Force when three C-130J models assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron landed on Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 17 as part of a Saber Strike exercise.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – June 27, 2014

JUNE 17 5 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Mannheim. JUNE 18 7:13 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Hütschenhausen. 7:40 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. 8:06 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported on Vogelweh. 9:42 a.m.: A major traffic accident was reported at […]

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Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III

86th AW welcomes new command chief

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Airlift Wing welcomed its new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III, last month.

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Commentary

Enabling leadership through good followership

by Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen Carter
86th Operations Support Squadron superintendent

During our military careers, we are often reminded of how important it is to be a good leader. We read articles and attend seminars to help us strengthen our leadership abilities. Although I do feel that being a good leader is pertinent to everyone, I believe there is one subject that falls in the shadows of the word “leadership.”

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Dress to impress: Are you ready?

by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Dahlhoff
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Emergency Management Functional manager

If you had to wear your service dress uniform tomorrow for an official picture, to meet a dignitary, for a retreat ceremony, a memorial or to report to the commander, would your uniform be ready?

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