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CEG training

CEG training

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan

The 86th Civil Engineer Group challenged Airmen during a training scenario to measure readiness capabilities. Members of the 86th and 786th Civil Engineer squadrons responded to simulated situations Airmen might face while in a deployed environment. Participants were drilled with a simulated mass casualty incident, simulated mortar fire and the […]

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Airmen exercise humanitarian relief

Airmen exercise humanitarian relief

Photos by Senior Airman Chris Willis

Members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing participated in Exercise Market Orchard Aug. 27 outside of U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany.

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly MansfieldFirefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron stabilize a simulated victim during training Aug. 28 on Ramstein. The training was held to challenge the readiness of first responders to vehicle accidents.

First responders test readiness

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanInto the blueA C-130J Super Hercules banks left over Ramstein Aug. 29. The C-130J Super Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, leads a formation run with the Soldiers of the 21st TSC Aug. 29 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Soldiers from the 21st TSC gathered in the early morning hours to run as an organization as a way to develop esprit de corps and build lasting bonds.

Soldiers develop esprit de corps during unit run

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435th CTS renovates Boy Scouts facility

by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Boy Scouts of America will be welcomed in their new and improved operations facility Monday. The building has been under construction to fix safety issues and make the facility feel more like a home away from home for the Scouts since Feb. 11.

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435th CRG air advisers visit Slovakia for partnership event

From the 435th Contingency Response Group

Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group traveled to Sliac Air Base in Slovakia to participate in a seven-day C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo on- and off-load familiarization event from Aug.11 through 16.

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Blotter

KMC Blotter – Sept. 6, 2013

AUG. 27 12:16 p.m.: Alleged child abuse was reported. AUG. 28 5:45 a.m.: Damage to private property was reported on Landstuhl. 5:19 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Mackenbach. 9:09 p.m.: A domestic assault was reported on Vogelweh Family Housing. 9:25 p.m.: A major traffic accident was reported in Otterberg. AUG. 29 8:30 a.m.: […]

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly MansfieldCharles Pittenturf, 86th Force Support Squadron value added tax clerk, helps Airman 1st Class Michael Ortiz, 86th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, complete a VAT form Aug. 29 on Ramstein. The VAT office provides tax relief opportunities for members and their families stationed in Germany.

VAT office assistance

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Commentary

Perception impacts recognition

by Chief Master Sgt. JPE Dunbar
786th Civil Engineer Squadron

Many people think they can show up, do their job and that’s enough to get them recognized. Most people do their work, but only those who do it exceptionally will get noticed.

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