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August 23, 2013
Volume 37, number 33
SEAC visits Ramstein, highlights AMOW Airmen by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Airmen from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing during a visit to Ramstein Aug. 15. Battaglia visited Airmen to highlight their resiliency program and learn about the aeromedical evacuation assets.
The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Aug. 14 through 16 on Ramstein. U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia visited the wing to highlight the resiliency program and learn about the aeromedical evacuation assets of the wing. “(The 521st AMOW) is a unit that is doing
some really great things in regards to readiness and resiliency,” Battaglia said. “I know there are many good units out there that are doing similar things, but the 521st happened to be the first one that I found.” The wing, he said, set itself apart from others because of the family feel of those who work in the units. “Just walk in to any one of our units, spread across six time zones on three continents, and I think you’ll see what sets us apart,” said Chief
Master Sgt. Gay Veale, 521st AMOW command chief. “There’s a sparkle in the eye, a ‘let me show you’ attitude and an instant vibe of a family working together to get the job done. That’s what others have noticed, and I think that’s exactly what caught SEAC’s attention during a short unit visit last fall.” The SEAC decided to come here because of the 521st AMOW’s ability to maneuver and navigate through times of adversity with the See SEAC, Page 3
Camaraderie comes from ‘Cardiac Hill’ cleanup Armed with brooms and bags, Soldiers from Landstuhl’s Sgt. Audie Murphy Club and local Boy Scouts cleaned up Luitpoldstrasse in Landstuhl — a steep street known locally to troops as “Cardiac Hill.” The project, which first began in 2009, has become a biannual tradition, said Army Master Sgt. Jose Raymundo, the club president and project leader. “Through this street, we feel connected to the city and downtown,” Raymundo said. “That’s why we choose to do this.” Luitpoldstrasse links Wilson Barracks with downtown Landstuhl. American service members and civilians who work at Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center often park alongside the street and access the post through a walk-in entrance. On evenings and weekends, many Americans travel down the street to Landstuhl’s restaurants, shops and bars. During the cleanup, volunteers filled at least a dozen trash bags. Empty bottles and fast food containers were mostly what was found. In the past they’ve hauled out tires, car parts and even a computer. A small van was alongside to haul the garbage away. “Our intent is to show our appreciation to the Germans,” Raymundo said. “We share the same ideas and values as our German neighbors and we want them to know we do this because we care.” See CLEANUP, Page 3
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Zumer
Maj. Gen. O’Connor measures 10th AAMDC training Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, visits with leaders and Soldiers of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command during a visit to Rhine Ordnance Barracks Aug. 14. O’Connor visited Soldiers throughout the KMC as part of his role as the new 21st TSC commanding general. During his trip, O’Connor enjoyed lunch and a command briefing from 10th AAMDC leaders followed by a visit to Charlie Battery and Service Company of 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery.
20 DAYS Hosted by the Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club
Visit www.ramsteinbazaar.org
NEWS
Sept. 12 to 15 on Ramstein
FEATURES
Ramstein Welfare Bazaar SERE members keep aircrew on their toes, Page 6
FEATURES
by Rick Scavetta U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
German soldier recognized for heoric effort, Page 12
Ramstein Resiliency Day, Pages 20 & 21