Kaiserslautern American, Apr. 17, 2015

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April 17, 2015

Kaiserslautern American

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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

April 17, 2015

Volume 39, number 15

Universal language breaks barriers Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs With many languages around the world, communication can be a challenge between nations. One group of Airmen make it easier with the use of an international language — music. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch ’n Go ensemble works to spread joy and raise morale for audiences in deployed countries across Europe, Africa and other locations. Responsibilities range from musical support at military functions to military and community entertainment with European neighbors. “We get to use music to immediately connect with people who may not (speak the same language),” said Senior Airman Carmen Emborski, USAFE Touch ’n Go band vocalist and transportation vehicle representative. “Through music we can make that connection with countries the United States wants to build a relationship with … we can send a message to anyone of any age or cultural background while we are up on stage.” See BAND, Page 10

Musicians from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch ’n Go rehearse March 27 on Ramstein.

PrepareAthon! comes to Ramstein, builds KMC resiliency It’s the morning of Aug. 28, 2005 — people awake to sounds of faint screams and echoes of buildings collapsing. A sense of panic and fear lingers in the air as 175 mph winds and masses of water engulfed 90,000 square miles of land. Outside, one of the five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history has reached the southeast and

midwest of the continent. The hurricane eventually killed over 1,000 people and caused more than $100 billion in property damage. With natural disasters like this, it’s important to work together as individuals, families and ultimately a community to stay prepared for any possible tragedy. Although natural disasters cannot be prevented, steps can be taken to mitigate damage, injuries and possibly eliminate them altogether. The PrepareAthon! is a presiden-

tial directive for all members of the Department of Defense to participate in through drills, informational discussions and overall preparedness at home and in the workplace. This year’s focus is natural disasters. Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management Airmen, the Red Cross and the Army Office of Emergency Management are working together for Ramstein’s first PrepareAthon!. They will join to provide an information booth where they will offer guidance

NEWS

Wednesday is Earth Day. Support energy conservation and proper recycling!

FEATURES

Tip of the Week

on how to build emergency preparation kits and answer questions on how to better prepare homes for unexpected emergencies on April 30 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. Tech. Sgt. Bradley Iseminger, 786th CES noncommissioned officer in charge of plans and operations, said America's PrepareAthon! campaign calls on workplaces, schools, houses

US, NATO allies take flight at polygone, Page 3

See RESILIENCY, Page 2

LIFESTYLES

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

21st TSC helps to reduce energy consumption, Page 14

NFL star visits during a ProCamps event, Page 24


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