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Be your own wingman

Be your own wingman

by Gen. Frank Gorenc
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander

It is truly a demanding time to serve overseas. This command continues to execute at a high ops tempo with new and enduring missions in Europe and Africa, providing forward-based combat airpower in an environment tempered by fiscal uncertainty and restricted budgets.

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Radical leadership key to change the world

by Chief Master Sgt. Troie Croft
693rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group superintendent

We need radical leaders. We need men and women who are not afraid to make changes to the way we accomplish our mission despite the pressure to keep doing things the same old way.

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Photo by Maj. Meritt PhillipsBrig. Gen. Paul Benenati (left), commanding general of the 7th Civil Support Command, speaks with Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, commander, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force; Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command; and Gen. Philip Breedlove, commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, Nov. 5.

Chief of the Army Reserve visits 7th CSC

by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chlosta
7th Public Affairs Office, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

The 7th Civil Support Command hosted Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, chief of the Army Reserve and commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, Nov. 4 to 6.

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Attendees of a Veterans Day ceremony stand during the posting of the Colors Nov. 11 in Luxembourg.

Ramstein Airmen honor those who’ve served

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From the entrance to the cemetery, the headstones of all 5,076 fallen service members couldn’t be seen on the cold, foggy morning Nov. 11 during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg, but those honoring them were clear as day.

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Lt. Col. Pete Faerber (left) and Maj. Jesse Delgado (center) present 
Staff Sgt. Tim Mika with the Air Medal Oct. 30 at the Landstuhl Army Heliport.

Flight medic receives medal for ‘long, very difficult mission’

Story and photo by Mark Heeter
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz

The Soldiers of Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation, “Dustoff,” added another chapter to their long and deep connection with the Marine Corps Oct. 30, when Staff Sgt. Tim Mika was awarded the Air Medal for his actions in saving two Marines in Afghanistan on May 25, 2011.

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Saving money with FSS Club Card

Saving money with FSS Club Card

by Senior Airman Whitney Stork
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Today’s culture of financial responsibility has every Airman searching for ways to save the Air Force money. Though Airmen today are extremely resourceful at finding ways to keep Uncle Sam from hitting the unemployment line, the dollars bleeding out of their pockets is just as important. Fortunately, the 86th Force Support Squadron has a program to do just that.

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Ramstein Commissary plans Nov. 15 soft opening

Information courtesy of Defense Commissary Agency news release

A newly renovated commissary is scheduled to open its doors in a soft opening Nov. 15 on Ramstein that will include a wide range of improvements designed to make every shopping trip a pleasant one.

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German Polizei Corner

No wide vehicles in construction area on A6 Commuters on autobahn A6 direction Mannheim who drive through the bridge construction site must keep in mind that when driving in the left lane, their vehicles can’t be wider than 2 meters (78.78 inches), including the side mirrors. Then, toward the end […]

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Congrats ALS class 2013 graduates

Senior Airman Sean B. Bacon — John L. Levitow Award Winner Senior Airman Christopher Brandenburgh Senior Airman Jordan M. Brotherton Senior Airman Seth A. Bruning Mateosky Senior Airman Andrew J. Burns Senior Airman Gordon S. Campbell — Academic Achievement Award Winner Senior Airman Whitney M. Chaney Senior Airman Matthew W. Cowell Senior […]

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander BurnettStaff Sgt. Crystal S. Newman, the enlisted strength management NCO for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command personnel office, applies coal dust to her face after going through the gas chamber Oct. 31 at Breitenwald Range.

‘Always Ready’ battalion conducts training resiliency week

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

Soldiers, officers, NCOs and Department of the Army civilians from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 21st Special Troops Battalion went “back to basics” and conducted a training readiness week Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 in the KMC.

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