February 1, 2013 - Kaiserslautern American

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February 1, 2013

HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

Volume 37, number 4

Inspections prepare Airmen for real-world situations by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan

Firefighters from the 886th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a readiness inspection Jan. 24 on Ramstein. The 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and other supporting units participated in the ORI with new inspection methods that tested readiness, emergency response and tactical efficiency situational capabilities.

he 86th Airlift Wing and the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing conducted readiness inspections Jan. 23 through 25. The inspector general exercise planners conducted the first readiness inspection under the new IG construct, which changed the focus from training to a more proficient way of ensuring that wings are prepared. The inspection methods are more spontaneous, leaving the wing with little to no information to plan for scenarios similar to real world events. This new construct was put in place to better assess units and ensure they are meeting standards. “Even though the inspections do not provide a training environment, we feel that they build confidence if units can accomplish their mission effectively,” said Tech. Sgt. Peter Rockey, 86th AW/ See INSPECTION, Page 3

21st TSC Soldiers provide support for Patriots to Turkey

Photo by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown

See SUPPORT, Page 2

Tip of the Week Tax season has started. W-2s can be found in MyPay. See Page 3 for more tax filing information.

LIFESTYLES

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command is providing logistical support as part of NATO’s commitment to Turkey’s security. Key elements of that support include setting up a staging base and arranging for living quarters, meals, training and fuel for those in Turkey as part of the Patriots to Turkey mission. Soldiers from the command’s Headquarters, Headquarters

Company and 16th Sustainment Brigade are now in Turkey assisting the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command and the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, from Fort Sill, Okla. The “First in Support” command’s support to this mission began with a small HHC team partnering with 10th AAMDC Soldiers and members of the German and Dutch militaries to survey potential sites capable of supporting the incoming batteries.

FEATURES

by Staff Sgt. Alexander Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Cupid’s Workshop makes gift giving unforgettable, Page 14

Introducing the KMC’s newest residents, Page 22

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As of Jan. 29

Staff Sgt. Pablo Coffie, a forklift operator with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 627th Movement Control Team, moves equipment assigned to the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command Jan. 9 on Ramstein. Soldiers with the unit were deploying to Turkey to operate Patriot missile batteries along the TurkishSyrian border.

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