Kaiserslautern American, February 26, 2016

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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

February 26, 2016

Volume 40, number 8

Ramstein members recognized for heroism Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Two Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron were awarded the Air Medal Feb. 19 on Ramstein. The C-130J Super Hercules crew members were awarded for exemplary professionalism and airmanship to safely recover a $70 million aircraft, 10 crew members and 80 passengers by performing an emergency ramp-open landing in spite of abnormal and dangerous flight conditions May 27, 2014, in Mali. According to Lt. Col. Barry A. King II, 37th AS commander, their actions were nothing short of heroic. “I think it is amazing to be able to recognize these fine Airmen for their aviation prowess,” King said. “They did a phenomenal job handling this emergency. They are true professionals and deserve this award.” The medals were awarded to Capt. Kenneth Jubb, 37th AS flight commander, and Master Sgt. Boris Brink, 37th AS operations superintendent. Two former 37th AS Airmen, Capt. Derrick Hoxie and Tech. Sgt. Justin Pike, were also recognized. The Air Medal, established under Franklin D. Roosevelt May 11, 1942, is awarded to service members serv-

Capt. Kenneth Jubb, 37th Airlift Squadron flight commander, receives the Air Medal pinned by Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, Feb. 19 on Ramstein. Jubb received the prestigious award for demonstrating exemplary airmanship and professionalism to safely recover an aircraft during an emergency ramp-open landing.

ing in or with the U.S armed forces and distinguish themselves by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. According to Jubb, receiving such an award is surreal. “It was quite an honor that the Air

Force put this on for us,” Jubb said. “I got to relive (the event) a little during the awards listening to people talk about it so much.” Without these Airmen, the joint service members onboard would’ve been lost along with the $70 million

aircraft and 5,000 pounds of equipment. Their names are now written in history among the very few who have received such a prestigious award for going above and beyond by taking care of others and ensuring mission success.

OHA survey puts power in service members’ hands U.S. service members in Germany will be granted the opportunity to impact their overseas housing allowance through an OHA survey this March. The survey will collect data to determine utility and move-in housing allowances, which are a part of the OHA. The survey is intended for all military person-

nel, regardless of service affiliation, who reside off base in privately leased or rented housing. Homeowners or those sharing rent with another service member are not eligible to take the survey. “Every member receiving these allowances should take a minute to complete this survey,” said Capt. Eric Hulshizer, 86th Comptroller Squadron budget officer. “By doing so, you become a financial activist for your own pay, ensuring military personnel receive accurate OHA utility and movein expense allowances while stationed overseas.”

NEWS

U.S. service members should take part in the Overseas Housing Allowance survey at www.defensetravel.dod.mil/ site/ohaSurvey.cfm?ID=mar-utilmiha from Tuesday to March 31.

FEATURES

Tip of the Week

The survey will be available Tuesday through March 31 at www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ ohaSurvey.cfm?ID=mar-utilmiha. OHA is a cost reimbursement-based allowance. Active-duty service members entitled to basic pay are authorized OHA based on their grade, dependency status and permanent duty station location. Members can calculate their OHA payment at www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ohaCalc.cfm.

Coaches tour Ramstein, meet fans, Page 6

See OHA, Page 2

LIFESTYLES

by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Volunteers strengthen KMC through retiree support, Page 8

Bad Duerkheim offers special shopping night, Page 19


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