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Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal, Page 3
Free head, neck cancer screening, Page 7
MOMC 2018 offers opportunities to celebrate, Page 9
Follow the German Timber-frame Road, Page 20
April 6, 2018 | Volume 42, Number 14
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Base Defense: Remember to SALUTE by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs “We need your help. Our security forces defenders keep us safe, but they can’t be everywhere,” said Col. Joseph Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander. “We all have a part in defending our installations. Force protection is job number one, and it is a shared responsibility.” Wenckus, along with other leaders from the 86th AW, recently took the time to personally examine security measures throughout bases in the area. The purpose of the checks were to identify what is working well
and what could be improved upon. While security forces is the office of primary responsibility for security and safety, it is every active, reserve, guard and civilian Airmen’s responsibility. All personnel can help by knowing what to do after witnessing unusual behaviors or activities. “In a nut shell, if something makes the little hairs on your neck stand up, you should report it,” said Master Sgt. Thomas Hoover, 86th Security Forces Squadron antiterrorism and force protection program manager. “We encourage everyone to report anything they see, big or small.” To make a report, personnel can
contact the Eagle Eyes number at 4897867 or 0631-536-7867. Personnel may also contact the 86th SFS Base Defense Operations Center at 480-2050 or 06371-47-2050. “We are emphasizing proper SALUTE (size, activity, location, uniform, time, and equipment) reporting procedures because every second counts,” Wenckus said. “Getting as much information as possible to the right people helps emergency officials respond in a timely manner.” According to Hoover, size refers to how many people or vehicles are present. Activity describes what is
happening. Location is the current spot of occupation and the direction the people or vehicles are moving. Uniform is what was worn by the person or group. Time should be the time the activity happened. Lastly, equipment describes anything the person or group may have had. Due to the scope of the wing, Wenckus called all Airmen to arms in supporting security and force protection “We need you to remain vigilant. We need you to report suspicious activity. And most of all, we need you to know the right way to correctly report threats.”
22 nations attend Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Medical professionals from across the globe attended the Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization technical course from March 19 to March 23 on Ramstein Air Base. Approximately 240 people attended the summit, which included speakers and attendees from 22 NATO and allied nations. This year’s theme focused on advances in aeromedical evacuation, human factors, clinical practices and emerging technology. The summit is an annual event that includes events such as scientific research presentations; panel discussions with general officers; workshops on acupuncture, meditation and field See SUMMIT, Page 2
U.S. members and NATO partners from 22 nations stand for a group photo during the Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization technical course March 21 on Ramstein Air Base. This year’s theme focused on advances in aeromedical evacuation, human factors, clinical practice and emerging technology.