Aug 3, 2012 - Kaiserslautern American

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August 3, 2012

Volume 36, number 31

General Breedlove becomes 35th USAFE commander by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret USAFE Public Affairs Gen. Philip M. Breedlove took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe from Gen. Mark A. Welsh III today in a change of command ceremony on Ramstein. Presiding over the ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz praised Welsh’s past accomplishments and Breedlove’s future potential as the commander of USAFE, Allied Air Command Ramstein and U.S. Air Forces Africa. “These two men are quintessential Air Force leaders — innovative, forward looking and strategically oriented,” Schwartz said. “They are both Airmen’s Airmen — one an incumbent commander and the other eager and incoming. Both are exactly the kind that we need to serve at the helm of the United States Air Forces in Europe as the command conducts its very important mission.” USAFE is an Air Force major command and is the air component for two See COMMAND, Page 6

Photo by Senior Airman Chris Willis

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz gives Gen. Philip M. Breedlove the command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe during a change of command ceremony July 31 on Ramstein.

Rain or shine, KMC completes Viking Challenge Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the KMC start the Viking Challenge hosted by the KMC 5/6 club July 27 and 28 at the Pulaski Park track. The Viking Challenge is a rain or shine 24-hour run/walk-a-thon that raises money for the Fisher House located on Landstuhl Regional Medical Center as well as other organizations around the KMC.

SPORTS

Security Forces issues an automatic seven-day suspension for anyone caught texting while driving or talking on a cell phone without a hands-free device. This also includes while stopped at a stop sign or stoplight.

NEWS

TIP OF THE WEEK

“Singing in the rain … (we) are singing in the rain,” was just one of the many chants heard during this year’s Viking Challenge held July 27 and 28 at the Pulaski Park track. The fund-raiser was hosted by the KMC 5/6, a private organization that comprises KMC staff and technical sergeants who provide mentorship to NCOs. Rain or shine, the 24-hour run/ walk-a-thon from noon to noon, chal-

521st AMOW welcomes new commander, Page 3

Physical therapy treats aches, pains, Page 23

lenged more than 1,500 participants, the largest turnout ever. Starting with sweltering 94-degree heat then some light showers, the elements did not seem to slow the teams. “We are out here rain or shine every summer and every year it is a great event,” said KMC 5/6 chairman Tech. Sgt. Eric Villafaña. “I’m so glad that this year I was able to be part of this fund-raiser and help out.” Spirits reached as high as the day’s temperature, cheers were thunderous, See CHALLENGE, Page 17

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