Kaiserslautern American - August 20, 2021

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COMMENTARY

21st century leadership, Page 2

FEATURE

AOTW searches for adventure, Page 7

August 20, 2021 | Volume 45, Number 33

FEATURE

Forecast shows 7 CWS as trained warriors, Pages 12-13

NEWS

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Battle Group Poland strengthens NATO alliance, Page 18

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86 MDG says farewell, welcomes new commander Story and photos by Airman Jared Lovett 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Mihata, 86th Medical Group outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 86th MDG during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 11. Col. Richard McClure, 86th MDG incoming commander, replaced Mihata after serving as the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, Defense Health Headquarters dental branch chief in Falls Church, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and expressed his thanks to Mihata. “Seven months into your tenure as the 86th Medical Group commander, the Kaiserslautern Military Community was faced with a global pandemic,” Olson said. “Your leadership and knowledge helped shape how the KMC would combat COVID. This See FAREWELL, Page 3

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Mihata, right, 86th Medical Group outgoing commander, relinquishes command of the 86th MDG to Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 11. Under the leadership of Mihata, Ramstein administered approximately 28,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Col. Ryan McClure replaced Mihata as 86th MDG commander after serving as the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, Defense Health Headquarters dental branch chief in Falls Church, VA.

Five best outdoor breaks in Europe Ramstein by MilitaryInGermany.com When most of us think of vacations, we think of hours spent lazing by the pool, an iced beverage in one hand and a good book in the other. We all work hard, so what’s wrong with a couple of weeks off doing absolutely nothing? The answer is of course, there’s nothing wrong with it. But

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going on the same types of holidays can become boring. After all, there’s a whole world beyond all-inclusive resorts just waiting to be explored and experienced. For those seeking an outstanding vacation in the outdoors, here are five of the best outdoor breaks Europe has to offer. See BEST BREAKS, Page 24

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