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December 18, 2015
Volume 39, number 50
Moron Airmen welcome, engage with senior leaders by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs MORON AIR BASE, Spain — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody hosted an allcall Dec. 8 on Moron Air Base, Spain. Welsh and Cody visited the air base to engage with Airmen of the 496th Air Base Squadron, part of the 86th Operations Group, and thank them for their efforts in providing combat expeditionary support at Moron as well as to discuss the new changes across the Air Force. “Thank you for everything you do,” Welsh said. “From the time you’ve spent away from your families to the things you are doing for the nation here, the things you are doing for each other, and the care you are taking for all of the people you support who come through here and Rota — thank you. “You have no idea how proud we are of you,” Welsh added. In addition to thanking those who support the joint mission at Moron, both leaders explained the importance of knowing your wingmen and how that affects mission readiness. “Look around your unit,” Welsh said. “Be the person that brings people together. You be the person that asks everybody’s opinion. You be the one who wants to know what they think,
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody pose for a photo with Senior Airman Wilon Nurse, 496th Air Base Squadron security forces flight member, after an all-call Dec. 8 on Moron Air Base, Spain. Welsh and Cody visited Moron to engage with Airmen of the squadron. During the visit, they thanked Airmen for their dedication to the mission and personal sacrifices. The leaders also made time to discuss and answer questions about recent changes to performance reporting systems and how they will affect future promotions.
how they feel, and what they contribute. Make sure their voices are heard.” Cody expanded on that thought by communicating the value of connecting with Airmen in the work place.
“It is a family business,” Cody said. “I ask that you spend time getting to know each other’s stories. You have to be able to look into someone’s eyes and know whether or not they’re having a
bad day.” Cody also expressed that connecting with people could also lessen the freSee AIRMEN, Page 2
Santa delivers toys, good cheer via cargo plane in annual Toy Drop by Sgt. Daniel Wyatt 16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs ALZEY DROP ZONE, Germany — U.S. Army joined aircrew with U.S. Air Force pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct the 5th Quartermaster
Company’s ninth annual Toy Drop Dec. 7 at Alzey Drop Zone, Germany. U.S., British, German, French, Dutch, Estonian, Polish, Irish and Latvian paratroopers delivered more than 2,000 Christmas presents for Kaiserslautern area children, which marked the opening of
International Jump Week. “This event gave to the less fortunate and brings our allies together to build a strong Europe,” said Capt. James O. Arthur, commander of the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company, 39th Transportation Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, part of
the 21st Theater Sustainment Command. “It helps us maintain our readiness, and we’re proud to host it.” To participate, paratroopers had to donate a toy. The 5th QM donated the leftover toys to Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers. The 5th QM conducted a series of jumps
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throughout the week, and the activities culminated with the sixth annual “Airborne Ball” Dec. 10. “International Jump Week is a great opportunity for the Soldiers, and it brings together nations for a good cause,”
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Germans observe numerous New Year's traditions, Page 17