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As U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert Carpenter walks around the twin-
engine C-20 Gulfstream, he glances at his safety checklist — a routine he’s done every time he’s flown.

This is a mission performed by selected NCOs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On any given day, a leader holding this position might work until late at night, run information from the top levels of the Army to his or her Soldiers and even bring aid or counsel to a Soldier in need.

U.S. personnel must get a customs “Permit to Transfer” when transferring a U.S. Army Europe-plated vehicle to a non-ID cardholder in Germany. Failure to get the permit could mean a hefty tax demand from German Customs.

The first rotation of aircraft to the Poland Aviation Detachment (Av-Det), Detachment 1, arrived at Powidz Air Base, Poland, on Feb. 22.

What attributes define leaders, especially those with a balanced approach to life? Having worn an Air Force uniform for nearly 20 years and commanded three squadrons, I’ve had ample opportunities to observe the often vivid distinction between leaders and managers.

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks about the sequestration.

When the heat and flames from an explosion caused by a simulated improvised explosive device blast rocked their Dingo, German soldiers reacted quickly, speeding through the kill zone to safety.