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Staff Sgt. George Reed, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, watches the terrain during a mission outside of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 12, 2013. The 83rd ERQS Guardian Angel comprises three career fields: the CRO (combat rescue officer), the PJ (pararescuemen) and SERE (survival, evasion, resistance, escape Airmen).

After The Battle: The golden hour

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

“The Golden Hour” refers to the hour immediately following a serious injury and is the most critical period in the patient’s survival.

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Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 266th Finance Management Support Center organize their bags Jan. 19 on Ramstein. The 266th FMSC is deploying to Kuwait and Afghanistan to oversee the financial support mission for U.S. Central Command.

Finance troops support missions downrange

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

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 266th Finance Management Support Center departed from Ramstein for a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Ramstein Airmen support RAF Lakenheath during tragedy

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

Approximately 10 Airmen and equipment from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and other units from Ramstein went to Royal Air Force Lakenheath to provide assistance after an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crash took the lives of four Airmen from the 56th Rescue Squadron Jan. 7.

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Photo by Jim VarhegyiSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talks to a gathering of uniformed and civilian Airmen during her first town hall meeting as the Air Force’s most senior civilian leader Jan. 9 in the Pentagon auditorium in Washington, D.C.

New SecAF to Airmen: With change comes opportunity

by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri
Air Force Public Affairs Agency, Operating Location

The Air Force’s most senior leader gave insight into her life and shared career advice with Airmen across the Air Force during her first town hall Jan. 9.

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Capt. Richard Smith, 86th Medical Group officer in charge of the pharmacy, counsels a customer on medication requirements Jan. 9 on Ramstein. Smith is one of nine medical personnel recognized for excellent performance in a recent accreditation inspection.

86th MDG achieves top rating

Story and photo by Airman Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In a recent biennial inspection conducted by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the 86th Medical Group achieved a rating of substantial compliance, the highest rating a medical organization can be awarded.

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Thomas Scharwatz, a chimney sweeper from Clausen, Germany, presents Maj. Christopher Bachman, the 
21st Theater Sustainment Command chief of Operations Research System Analysis section, with a one euro cent coin during the 21st TSC New Year’s Reception Jan. 10 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

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

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

Leaders from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command rang in 2014 with members of the German military and local leaders from the KMC with food, fellowship and tradition during a New Year’s reception Jan. 10 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh.

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Courtesy photoBulgarian air force Capt. Boyko Itchev, 16th Transport Air Group training officer and C-29J Spartan pilot, discusses airframe differences and operating procedures with Maj. Bill Tice, 37th AS assistant operations officer.

435th, 37th AS Airmen train with Bulgarian air force

by Tech. Sgt. Brandon M. Williams
435th Contingency Response Group/Air Adviser Branch

Building upon a long history of cooperation between the U.S. and Bulgaria, members of the 435th Contingency Response Group and 37th Airlift Squadron spent four days with Airmen from the Bulgarian air force at Vrazhdebna Air Base recently.

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Sascha, daughter of Staff Sgt. Ashley Cross-White, enjoys some breakfast provided by the Child Development Center Jan. 10 on Vogelweh. The Vogelweh CDC can have approximately 448 children in attendance ranging anywhere from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

CDC shapes child development

Photos by Senior Airman Chris Willis

Child Care Providers Needed The KMC child development centers are looking for child care providers in order to provide top-quality child care to the KMC. To apply, visit www.usajobs.gov, www.nafjobs.org or www.armycivilianservice.com/content/naf-opportunities.                  

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Commentary

Chief’s Corner: Lead through it

by Chief Master Sgt. Lewis Holston Jr.
37th Airlift Squadron superintendent

Our nation is undergoing some challenging times. In serving the country, American military members are oath-bound to uphold and defend the Constitution. Leaders carry the responsibility of ensuring the force is ready to execute orders to secure freedoms for ourselves and our prosperity.

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30 seconds: Airmen on TAP

by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Floor by floor, you await your stop on an elevator. A man in a suit carrying a briefcase enters the elevator. After a few seconds, you notice the company he works for on his briefcase. You’re looking for a job, and you want to be able to sell yourself before this man leaves the elevator. How do you do it? What do you say to show him you’re the perfect fit for the job?

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