Ramstein Airmen visit Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair

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June 8, 2012 HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY? Volume 36, number 23
Child safety
addressed at
town halls
by Airman 1st Class
Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing
Public Affairs
Two town halls were
held June 1 at Vogelweh’s
Armstrong’s Club and at
the Hercules Theater on
Ramstein to address child
safety.
Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin,
3rd Air Force commander
and KMC commander, and
Maj. Gen. Aundre Piggee,
21st Theater Sustainment
Command commanding
general, hosted the town Tech. Sgt. Nick Palmer, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gives out patches and other Air Force memorabilia to French children during a ceremony June 1 in
halls together. Picauville, France.
Franklin and Piggee had Nations come together to memorialize D-Day
scheduled the town halls
for mid-June to offer KMC
residents an update on the
investigation of two alleged Story and photos by emonies here June 1 through invaders of Normandy came French, German, Dutch, and
sexual assaults and an Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards 5, commemorating the World by night via C-47 Skytrains English service members, par-
alleged attempted abduc- 86th Airlift Wing War II D-Day invasion. — about 13,000 paratroopers. ticipated in the fi rst of many
tion. Public Affairs Although the Air Force was More than 400 spectators, ceremonies held in Picauville,
The commanders moved not technically established in including military members France.
up the town halls to NORMANDY, France — 1944, airpower played a role from the 86th Airlift Wing “We’re here to commu-
June 1 following an alleged Members of Team Ramstein in the events that led to the and 435th Contingency
attempted abduction report helped support a host of cer- liberation of France. The fi rst Response Group, as well as See D-DAY, Page 6
May 30 on Vogelweh. The
town halls explained that Ramstein Airmen visit Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair
leads are being aggressive-
ly pursued while joint task
force offi cials investigate
circumstances surrounding by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes Airmen from multiple squadrons and “It was great for me to meet some of
the report. 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs groups, including the 86th Comptroller the people who help defend us,” Beck
According to investiga- Squadron, the 721st Aerial Port Squadron said. “Our military is here with the
tive offi cials, more than The community of Rheinland- and 1st Combat Communications American military showing what their
2,080 man hours have Pfalz held its 29th annual state fair in Squadron. Several of the Airmen got the mission is.”
Ingelheim/Rhein from June 1 to 3. chance to meet Minister President Kurt
See TOWN HALL, Page 6 Representing Team Ramstein were Beck, Rheinland-Pfalz state governor. See FAIR, Page 7
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It takes a team, Ramstein
by Lt. Col. Jeremy Eldred no exception. He thanked his fam- We were notified of the mission, the base prior to the C-40 depart-
76th Airlift Squadron ily for their support and acknowl- and 14 hours later the jet was air- ing.
edged the people in his career who borne. Getting the aircraft airborne Finally, the 603d Air Mobility
Recently, our squadron had influenced him. But in the end, was the easy part — making sure Division ensured the flight had the
held a retirement cer- and very humbly, he deflected the it, the crew and ultimately the pas- right diplomatic clearances and was
emony for one of our credit of his accomplishments to sengers were ready was the dif- fully dispatched with the appropri-
Airmen. The colors the people who surrounded him ficult part. ate flight paperwork.
were posted, the national anthem when he had succeeded so many The passengers were coming Almost every group in the
was sung (very well, by the way) times. from a downrange location and 86th Airlift Wing had a hand in
and gifts were given. I have attended many retirements en route to D.C. for a very impor- making sure this high-visibility
The presiding officer reviewed and I have heard some interesting tant meeting with a return to the mission was ready in the short
the officer’s very distinguished comments, but this humble deflec- downrange location. The list of 14-hour window and was launched
21-year career and highlighted tion was a poignant reminder that agencies across the base to ensure on time.
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the largest events and the grand we don’t work in a vacuum. It takes this mission happened was very The second mission was a very
r successes during his time in the a team all the time. Sometimes it is large. recent aeromedical evacuation mis-
Air Force, which by the way too easy to take the credit for a job Maintenance had to ensure the sion to Tbilisi, Georgia.
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were numerous and pretty impres- well done individually. aircraft was ready to go. The 86th We run a 24-hour-a-day AE alert
t sive. It is here I would like to pass Operations Support Squadron air- all year. For me this mission is by
n After all the certificates were credit around for some recent mis- crew flight equipment team ensured far the most rewarding mission we
rendered, the medal presented and sions the 76th Airlift Squadron has the proper survival gear and flak do.
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the photographs completed, the accomplished and say thanks for vests were loaded onto the aircraft This particular mission was
newly retired Airman was given the support often overlooked and and were ready to go. alerted very early in the day. These
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the floor. underappreciated. The intel shop prepped and alerts typically launch only two
I will admit here that I actu- Two missions come to my mind, briefed the crew on threats and hours after the alert has been given.
m ally pay attention to all of the one being a recent C-40 mission special instructions for the down- Again, the tidal wave of motion
proceedings, but I especially listen launched with minimum notice. range stop. necessary to get everything in
when the newly retired take the Usually, the C-40 is the most Protocol had to be ready for the place and ready for the launch was
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floor. stable, unchanging schedule we large number of high-level pas- immense.
There are always good bits of have because of the primary user. sengers and their various needs. Again, the AMD built the flight
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advice and nuggets of knowledge This mission, however, was quite Vehicle transportation was tapped
to gain. This particular Airman was different. to transport the passengers around See TEAM, next Page
Law enforcement aids neighborhood watch program
by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes Since neighborhood watches are planned by the without their help.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs community, maximum involvement is key. “I encourage residents to volunteer for this neigh-
“This is a matter of curiosity for some people, so borhood watch program,” said Lt. Gen. Craig
Neighborhood watch classes were held May 29 to drawing a full crowd would give us something to Franklin, KMC and 3rd Air Force commander.
31 at the Hercules Theater and the School Liaison build off of,” said Staff Sgt. Nealon Joseph, assis- “Parents are our first line of defense. This program
Office on Vogelweh to increase community involve- tant NCOIC for police services. was requested by the community. We can’t do it
ment and vigilance. Neighborhood watch offers a sense of community. without them.”
The 86th Security Forces Squadron and 569th “We’re in the community a lot, and we think it’s KMC members are looking for others to be
U.S. Forces Police Squadron instructed the classes kind of weird how we’re on this giant base and peo- more aware. If people are aware, they’ll be able to
and provided residents the opportunity to assist law ple don’t talk to each other,” said Robbin Furtado, protect their families, Furtado said.
enforcement while also helping the communities. wife of Master Sgt. Lionel Furtado, residents of “It’s better for residents to know the neighbors.
“Neighborhood watches are supposed to Ramstein base housing. “It’s hard to see our chil- If you know your neighbors, you know who doesn’t
be planned by the community,” said Tech. Sgt. dren playing with each other, and we don’t even belong in your neighborhood, leading to better secu-
Gregory Stanley, noncommissioned officer in know the parents anymore. I wanted to get more rity,” Furtado said.
charge of police services. “We hosted these classes people to come together and know my neighbors.” If you see suspicious activity, call the Eagle Eyes
to help them create the program and assist from a Members of the community want to ensure the at 480-2050 or 06371-47-2050. For emergencies,
law enforcement standpoint.” neighborhood watch is effective, but it can’t work call 112.
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Reported Larcenies
COMPILED BY THE 569TH USFPS
MAY 30
» Kaiserslautern: One black iPhone, one fl owered
wallet, one U.S. passport, four credit/debit cards, one
USAREUR certifi cate of license and fi ve miscellaneous
MAY 29 JUNE 1 cards.
5 p.m.: Neighborhood watch safety training com- 5:37 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured private
MAY 31
menced on both Ramstein and Vogelweh. property was reported in Kaiserslautern.
» Landstuhl: One black iPod with green sticker, one
9:57 p.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle was reported 10:37 p.m.: Fraudulent identifi cation
slim iPod, one vinyl CD case and one white iPod cable.
in Hauptstuhl. was reported at a bar in Kaiserslautern.
MAY 30 JUNE 2 JUNE 1
» Kaiserslautern: Two pairs of 14-karat gold oval ear-
4:47 p.m.: An attempted child abduction was 2:29 a.m.: A simple assault was reported
rings, one pair of round gold earrings and one pair of
reported on Vogelweh Family Housing. at a club in Kaiserslautern. As a result, an
half circle earrings.
9:03 p.m.: Larceny of unsecured private property article 128 was issued.
was reported in Kaiserslautern. 7:57 p.m.: A DUI and minor traffi c
JUNE 4
accident was reported in Rodenbach. Investigation
MAY 31
revealed the driver lost control of the vehicle and 9:35 p.m.: A simple assault was reported in
7:15 a.m.: A major traffi c accident with injuries struck a nearby fi xed object. Hütschenhausen.
was reported in Landstuhl.
JUNE 3 AADD STATS
9:02 a.m.: Theft from a secured motor vehicle
was reported in Rodenbach. 10:40 p.m.: A DUI was reported on B-270 in the June 1 and 2 — 15 volunteers, 15 calls, 26 lives
8:31 p.m.: A simple assault was reported at the direction of Mannheim. Investigation revealed the potentially saved.
Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. As a subject was intoxicated and driving in an erratic June 2 and 3 — 11 volunteers, 11 calls, 21 lives
result, an article 128 was issued. manner. potentially saved.
Closures
a change of command ceremony at 1 p.m. housing residents will be expected to purchase
• The KMC Housing offi ces will be closed June 22 at the Ramstein Offi cers’ Club. Maj. these items, keep in mind this list is not all
from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday for training. Erik Dunn will assume command from Lt. Col. inclusive. Loaner equipment (edgers and mow-
• The Kleber Value Added Tax Offi ce will be Jack Gardner. For reservations, call 1st Lt. Lyka ers) will only be available for members within
closed Monday to Wednesday to move down- Olsen at 480-8640. 90-days of arrival/departure and who have
stairs to Bldg. 3205. The Kleber offi ce will • The 83rd Network Operations Squadron shipped or are awaiting personal household
reopen Thursday, on the fi rst fl oor, left side. Detachment 4 will have a change of command goods shipments. The Housing Staff is working
Effective Thursday, the new hours of operation ceremony at 3 p.m. July 20 at the Ramstein with AAFES to ensure items removed from the
will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Offi cers’ Club. Lt. Col. Jon Autrey will hand list will be stocked and available in their stores.
Friday. the Detachment 4 guidon over to Maj. Timothy
Marriage seminar
• The Pulaski Value Added Tax Offi ce will Kneeland. Presiding offi cial will be Lt. Col. Eric
be closed Monday to June 15 and will reopen Delange, 83rd NOS commander. The Ramstein Airmen & Family Readiness
June 18. The new hours of operation will be Center will host a “Fighting for Your Marriage”
U-Fix-It Store changes
from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through seminar from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and
Friday. The Housing U-Fix-It stores, located in June 20 and 27 in the A&FRC. For registration,
Bldg. 859 on Ramstein and Bldg. 1139 on call the A&FRC at 480-5100.
Shave your head
Vogelweh, now have extended
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation will sponsor hours. Customer service repre-
a head shaving event June 30 in the Donnelly sentatives are now available
Park on Ramstein. Registered volunteers will from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
collect pledges to get their heads shaved in sup- through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2
port of childhood cancer research. In the last p.m. Saturday. Over the next cou-
two years, 150 people got shorn and generated ple months, customers will see a
$19,000. For more information, call Master Sgt. reduction or elimination of items
e Timothy Beardsley at 480-2065 or visit www. typically purchased by non family
stbaldricks.org.events/kmc2012. housing residents at the Exchange
t or off-base businesses. The
Change of command
U-Fix-It stores will continue to
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• The 603rd Air and Space Operations Center provide items to repair/improve
will have a change of command ceremony at homes and discontinue, through
N 10 a.m. June 19 in Ramstein’s Hangar 1. Col. attrition, items typically renters
Jeffrey Marker will take command from Col. and homeowners would own/pur-
Peter Davey in a ceremony offi ciated by Lt. chase themselves. These items

Gen. Craig Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander. include non-specifi c-regular light
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• The 1st Combat Communications Squadron bulbs, picture hooks, ant repel-
will have a change of command ceremony at lant, plungers, garden/biodegrad-
k 2 p.m. June 19 in Bldg. 2245 on Ramstein. Maj. able bags, garden hoses and con-
Patrick Hilgendorf will take command from Lt. nectors, leaf blowers, child-proof
a Col. Keith Mueller in a ceremony offi ciated locks (cabinet/outlet covers), fl y
by Col. Mark Langenderfer, commander of the swatters, cleaning supplies, shelv-
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• The 86th Comptroller Squadron will have for ice control. Although family
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D-DAY, from Page 1
nicate our gratitude to the peo-
ple of this region,” said Col. Bill
Ward, 86th Operations Group
commander. “We lost many breth-
ren here 68 years ago and we
are very grateful that the people
here choose to remember it every
year.”
Picauville was the site where
four C-47 Skytrains were shot
down.
“The fates of many nations were
decided 68 years ago. A friendship
was forged, which has since stood
the test of time and promises to con-
tinue for many decades,” Ward said.
Then, in Sainte-Mère-Église,
a city in Normandy where para-
troopers landed 68 years ago, a
string of C-130s, a German C-160
and an old C-47 dropped more
than 40 Army, Air Force, German,
French and Dutch parajumpers
June 3.
“It was quite an amazing site to
see,” said Thomas Cooper, a spec- Multinational paratroopers fall from the sky after jumping from a C-130 during a ceremony June 3 in Sainte-Mère-Église, France. The drop was a way
tator who flew in from the U.K. to to pay homage to the parajumpers who died in service to their country 68 years ago in Normandy.
take part in the week-long events.
“The food and festivities have me
stay for the week and it’s the kind-
ness of all the participants that
keeps me coming back.”
The drop was a way to pay hom-
age to the warriors who died in
service to their country.
“It’s important to remember
where you came from,” said Chief
Master Sgt. Lew Holston Jr., 37th
Airlift Squadron superintendent.
“Although a lot of this is Army
Air Corps history, we were still
part of this drop with the 37th
Troop Carrier Squadron who
A flower arrangement is placed in front of each B-47 memorial plaque June 1 German and U.S. army soldiers practice landing techniques at the
made some of the most accurate to pay tribute to the troops who died 68 years ago in Picauville, France. Four Cherbourg-Maupertus airfield in France. The soldiers were preparing to
drops.” B-47s were shot down during D-Day over Picauville. jump at the original “Iron Mike” jump site in Sainte-Mère-Église.
TOWN HALL, from Page 1 more than 75 phone calls expressed concerns and asked school will be out of ses- more cameras,” Franklin said.
that resulted in identification questions about security sion for summer very soon,” Franklin and Piggee
been expended, including of numerous persons of inter- and what to expect during Franklin said. “Parents should thanked residents for attend-
500 interviews and 141 law est. summer months. talk to their kids about what ing and reassured them that
enforcement background As a part of the town “Our community needs to to do if a stranger approach- all available resources are
checks. The tip line received halls, community members remain vigilant, especially as es them. They should active- being used to track down
ly supervise their children, potential suspects.
remain vigilant and report “This is the No. 1 thing
suspicious activities to that I look at on my scope
authorities.” of duties,” Franklin said. “So
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FAIR, from Page 1 the military’s mission in Germany.
The different static displays allowed
For one Airman, getting the Airmen to interact with visitors
chance to attend this year’s state fair and also showed them how
offered him the opportunity to try involved the military is in the com-
something that most Airmen don’t munity.
experience. “People got to ask questions and
“We got to meet someone in a see demonstrations, like a military
leadership position, who we nor- working dog display,” Peckham said.
mally wouldn’t get a chance to “I even learned some things from the
meet,” said Airman 1st Class Joshua different personnel briefings at each
Peckham, 86th Comptroller Squadron stand.”
financial management apprentice. “This whole event shows the com-
“It was a nice experience. He shook munity that we’re working with our
our hands and thanked us for what (host nation) counterparts,” he said.
we do.” “The interaction between military and
Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
The fair was also an opportunity for civilians shows that we care about Members of the Rheinland-Pfalz community visit the 86th Security Forces Squadron display at
the community to learn more about being here.” the Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair June 1 in Ingelheim.
21st TSC remembers fallen, honors service
by Angelika Lantz Command, retired after serving
21st TSC Public Affairs on active duty and in reserve
capacities for 33 years. He has
Remembering fallen heroes been serving as a Department
and military families fig- of State foreign service offi-
ured prominently into the cer and vice consultant at the
21st Theater Sustainment Embassy in New Delhi, India,
Command’s wreath lay- for the past five months.
ing, retirement and honor- “This assignment really puts
ary awards ceremony May the ‘foreign’ in foreign service,
31 at separate locations in and I have to say my hat is
Kaiserslautern. off to my family and to every
At the 21st TSC memorial other military family. They
site on Panzer Kaserne, the serve, too. They deal with all
command unveiled the name the separations and unrest,
of Sgt. Paul Rivera, 527th the moves, everything — and
Military Police Company, they continue to support our
709th MP Battalion, 18th MP Soldiers,” Oswald said.
Photo by Mike Bowers
Brigade, and paid tribute to all Sgt. 1st Class Wiley
Col. Brian Bisacre (near), 18th Military Police Brigade commander, Maj. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, commanding general
31 fallen heroes. Robinson retired after more
of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Biere, command sergeant major of the 7th
Rivera died Oct. 22, 2011, in than 22 years of service. His Civil Support Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Brenda Curfman, command sergeant major of the 18th MP Bde.,
Logar Province, Afghanistan, last assignment was with the stand at attention as the names of the 21st TSC’s “fallen warriors” are read during a wreath laying ceremony May 31
from injuries suffered in a 21st TSC’s 405th Army Field at the Panzer Parade Field on Panzer Kaserne in Kaiserslautern.
vehicle rollover during an Support Brigade, where he received the Legion of Merit of organizations and causes, ing to the states.
attack by enemy forces. served as a master resilience for his performance as the including the Red Cross, the “Our oldest son and his
Maj. Gen. Aundre F. trainer facilitator. 21st TSC’s support operations Kaiserslautern Landstuhl wife are expecting their sec-
Piggee, commanding general Also a family man, Robinson chief for the past two years. Spouses Association and the ond child, and our middle son
of the 21st TSC, quoted former used the ceremony to make an His wife Paige was honored Fisher House. will attend the University of
Secretary of Defense Robert official pledge of commitment, for her involvement in and After four tours in Kentucky, so it will be great
Gates when he said Memorial complete with certificates to his volunteer work for a number Germany, the family is return- to be in the U.S.,” Tirone said.
Day is a day to also remember wife Viola and his daughters
military families at the retire- Akylah and Amani.
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Shared Resilience 2012 Medical Operations Agency at JBSA. “The
course fosters a learning atmosphere; we
CAPLJINA, Bosnia and Herzegovina learn as much from them as they do from
— Instructors from the U.S. Defense Institute us. There are always different customs and
for Medical Operations are exchanging ideas and local rules that we may not be familiar
techniques with medical practitioners from the dif- with.”
ferent countries participating in Exercise Shared Schmid said one of the challenges of
Resilience 2012 here May 28 to today. being a first responder in this region is
The information flow is driven from a class titled the ability to medically assess and treat
“Critical Lifesaving Skills for First Responders” injuries in austere conditions with limited
and focuses on the basic steps to save lives at the resources, especially at sites of natural
very onset of injury. disasters.
“We’re not trying to get the students to do things Earthquakes or floods, for instance,
our way,” said Master Sgt. Joe Coyle, a course cause widespread damage and usually
instructor from Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. “We affect electricity. Some of a medical facil- Photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha Lee
want the students to take something of value and use ity’s advanced equipment is rendered use- Participants of Shared Resilience 2012 practice a log roll during the Critical
Lifesaving Skills for First Responders May 29 in Capljina.
it in their communities in their own specific way to less without electricity.
improve the care given to patients.” “Stick to the basics — that’s when you start saving capabilities during skill stations at the end of each
The institute is a dual service agency composed lives,” said 2nd Lt. Warren Carter, course instructor day’s instruction.
of Air Force and Navy service members who pro- from San Antonio Military Medical Center at JBSA. “The language barrier is a little difficult,” Coyle
vide regionally focused health care education and “The skills I’ve gained working in the (emergency said, “but there is one universal standard of taking
training to partners around the world. room) can help those out in the field. They see the care of people.”
So far, the instructors have worked with more patient first, so what happens then is vastly impor- SR12 continues with exercises planned to test
than 7,000 people in the global medical community tant.” the joint capabilities discussed during the DIMO
in hopes that if a medical emergency were to hap- DIMO developed the lifesaving skills course as course. The exercise is an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs
pen, the responders — regardless of nationality — a refresher for improving basic trauma skills for of Staff-sponsored exercise with a goal to strength-
would seamlessly integrate to provide the best care first responders since critical lifesaving skills can en interoperability, facilitate training in disaster
possible. reduce preventable deaths from traumatic injury. management and crisis response, and validate the
“It’s like working with an old friend again,” said The course is taught in a way so the attendees can readiness of deployable multinational medical and
U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Schmid, course director share in lectures and demonstrate their medical humanitarian assistance teams.
21st TSC participates in Normandy Memorial Day ceremony
Story and photo by Angelika Lantz Indeed, the morning down-
21st TSC Public Affairs pour and heavy rain clouds did
not prevent a sizable crowd of
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France — “The visitors from attending the cer-
right place to be” summed up the sentiment of emony and paying their respects
many 21st Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers at the immaculately landscaped
who participated in the Memorial Day ceremony cemetery, which overlooks the
May 27 at the Normandy American Cemetery here. famed Omaha Beach and the
The approximately 35 Soldiers from the 21st TSC English Channel.
provided the color guard, the rifle squad and an Normandy American
honor platoon for the ceremony. Cemetery and Memorial is the
“This is the No. 1 place I wanted to visit in all of final resting place for three
Europe. It is the sight of so much sacrifice. To be Medal of Honor recipients
here in uniform, especially for Memorial Day, is a and four women. Additionally,
great honor — a way for me to pay my respects,” a father and son as well as
said 2nd Lt. Aaron Dermon, the deputy dispers- 33 pairs of brothers are bur-
ing officer with the 21st TSC’s 266th Financial ied here, side by side. In addi-
Management Center. tion to a small number of ser- The 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s color guard, followed by Soldiers from
In his remarks, Maj. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, com- vice members from England, the 21st TSC, arrives at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial May 27 in
Colleville-sur-Mer, France, for a Memorial Day ceremony.
manding general of the 21st TSC, acknowledged a Scotland and Canada, the men
similar indebtedness. and women interred in the cemetery hail from all 50 For Staff Sgt. Maricely Booker, a senior financial
“As we commemorate the fallen resting here, we U.S. states and the District of Columbia. management analyst with the 266th FMC, it was her
are reminded how great a debt of gratitude we owe,” Memorial Day has never been just another long second visit to the cemetery. Three years ago, she
he said. weekend or a day for beach parties, said Sgt. 1st accompanied her husband, then part of the 21st TSC’s
About 9,387 Americans and 1,557 Soldiers, who Class Renae Brintley, a Standard Army Retail honor guard. While there, she decided she had to come
went missing during the Normandy campaign, are Supply System material management noncom- back and serve in uniform. Watching World War II
buried in Normandy. missioned officer with the 21st TSC’s Support movies might make someone sad, but seeing the real-
“This sea of crosses and stars of David is a stark Operations, who led the honor platoon. ity of this many headstones is overwhelming, she said.
reminder of the sacrifices of these selfless men and “I am third-generation military (member) and “It is important to take the time and honor these
women, who found the extraordinary courage to grew (up) learning that Memorial Day is about Soldiers who sacrificed so much. Being here gives
serve, to do battle and to die for the hopes of the free honor and sacrifice,” he said. “And being here in you a different perspective,” Booker said. “Once
world,” Piggee said. Normandy at this cemetery is a real privilege.” you come here, you never forget.”
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Travelers: AFPAAS updates needed
You’re on a beautiful and much tion information and search for per- a “thumbs up.” If you are affected, event. Another limitation is that the
deserved vacation when a nat- sonnel. There are also an abundance you will be asked to complete a short mobile version is designed only for
ural disaster occurs or a seem- of resources on the site, including accountability assessment for you and iPhone, Android and certain touch-
ingly harmless protest turns Military OneSource, current weather your family members. screen BlackBerry phones (not iPad or
violent, resulting in widespread panic warnings and watches, and informa- The “Reference” tab lists key non-touch-screen phones).
and civil unrest across the country. tion concerning the latest outbreaks phone numbers and points of contact Those members not having access
Unfortunately, in today’s world on viruses. for agencies such as the Air Force to a computer or Smartphone and who
these scenarios are becoming increas- Here are a few simple steps to help Personnel Readiness Center, Federal are unable to contact their unit control
ingly more realistic. With summer you report your status: Emergency Management Agency, center or commanding officer repre-
vacations fast approaching, the Air 1. Go to www.afpaas.af.mil. Defense Enrollment Eligibility sentative should contact the Air Force
Force and its leaders want to ensure 2. Click the “Airmen/Civilians” Reporting System, American Red Personnel Center Personnel Readiness
Airmen and their families know what button Cross and Tricare. The last tab, Cell at 800-435-9941.
to do if and when crisis or disaster 3. Login to AFPAAS using a com- “Help,” allows you to provide feed- Serving overseas has many benefits
strike. mon access card, username/password, back regarding AFPAAS in the spirit and we should take time to enjoy the
To ensure accountability of its or personal information of constant improvement. many opportunities to travel while
most valuable resource, Airmen, 4. Complete assessment (if affected) Realizing that not everyone will here in Europe.
the Air Force has developed the Air Note: AFPAAS can also be accessed have immediate access to a computer, With those opportunities comes the
Force Personnel Accountability and from the Air Force Portal, AF.mil and AFPAAS can also be accessed using responsibility to have a plan in place
Assessment System. AFPAAS was the Air Force Personnel Center web- certain Smartphones. should a crisis or natural disasters
created to standardize a method of site (www.afpc.randolph.af.mil). Capabilities are constantly being occur. Take some time to familiarize
reporting for active duty, select- Once on the AFPAAS site, you will expanded and currently include a yourself with the system and its capa-
ed Reserve (reflected in Defense notice five tabs that will assist you in mobile phone web app accessible bilities.
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting navigating the page: “Home,” “My through your phone’s browser (no For more information regarding
System), Department of Defense Info,” “Assessment,” “Reference” and app to download saves you space), AFPAAS, contact your local installa-
civilians (appropriated and non- “Help.” Smartphone friendly user interface, tion personnel readiness office.
appropriated), Air Force contractors Using the “Home” tab allows you and simple steps that lead the user Note:
and their families while providing the to view announcements and current through the accountability process. The Army and Navy have sim-
chain of command valuable informa- events, and helps you find available The mobile version does have some ilar systems in the Army Disaster
tion allowing leaders to make strate- resources and other useful links. limitations as it is only available to Personnel Accountability and
gic decisions and facilitate a return to “My Info” gives you the opportu- sponsors. Assessment System and Navy Family
stability. nity to update personal and family Also, the mobile program is avail- Accountability and Assessment
The AFPAAS has other capabilities member information. If you access able only to personnel affected by System, respectively.
other than accounting for your status. the “Assessment” tab and you are an event. It can’t be used to update (Courtesy of the 786th Force
Personnel can update contact/loca- not affected by an event, you will get contact information apart from an Support Squadron)
7th CSC units earn
YYou are cordially
maintenance awards invited to attend the
LLandstuhl Regional
by 7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs MMedical Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 1172nd Movement Control
Team and the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th
Civil Support Command, were recognized for maintenance
excellence during the Army Chief of Staff Combined Logistics
Excellence Awards ceremony here today.
The 1172d Movement Control Team won the Department
of the Army, Deployment Excellence Award, Army Reserve,
Supporting Unit Category. HHC 7th CSC received runner up 237th ARMY BIRTHDAY PROGRAM
for the Department of the Army, Army Award for Maintenance
Excellence, Army Reserve, Medium Category. When: 14 June 2012 @ 11:30 (cid:31) Where: Heaton Auditorium
The AAME program strives to improve and sustain field
maintenance readiness, improve and reduce waste, and recog-
nize outstanding maintenance accomplishments and initiatives.
Units of the 7th CSC have won U.S. Army Europe-level awards
eight out of the past nine years, but this is the first year a 7th
CSC unit has won at the Department of the Army-level.
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