Kaiserslautern American, Jan. 10, 2014

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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

January 10, 2014

Volume 38, number 1

Meet Ramstein’s four-legged guardians Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Ensuring the safety of the public, standing vigilant and being constantly on the lookout for danger is the way of the military working dog. Sacrificing a life of luxury to be a hero among men and beast alike, bringing freedom to those who wish to have it, and guarding against those who want to take that freedom away is also the way of a military working dog. These elite K-9s undergo up to 120 days of extensive training to learn various commands and how to better hone their senses, but their true potential isn’t revealed until a bond is made with a handler. “The K-9 we’re assigned is our partner,” said Senior Airman Michael Sayre, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler. “We need to have confidence in them and See GUARDIAN, Page 3

Charlie, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, watches Staff Sgt. Lance Oaks, 86th SFS MWD trainer, during command training on Ramstein. Training involves various scenarios from detecting ordnances and narcotics to chasing a threat, ensuring the K-9 and handler are ready for any situation.

5-7 ADA Soldiers assume responsibilities in Turkey Story and photo by Staff Sgt. John Zumer 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs GAZIANTEP, Turkey — After months of hard training and expectation, the rubber finally hit the road in Turkey for the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. With a recent formal transfer of authority in the southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep, the for-

midable responsibilities of safeguarding civilians from airborne threats now becomes the reality of daily life for nearly 300 air defense Soldiers. “At the end of the day, never forget that there are more than a million people in the city of Gaziantep depending on you for protection from ballistic missiles across the border,” said Col. Greg Brady, 10th AAMDC commander, who had traveled with numerous U.S. Army Europe representatives, including

Lt. Col. Lisa Bartel, commander of the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Burnley, the senior enlisted Soldier for 5-7 ADA, uncase the unit colors recently at a transfer of authority ceremony in Gaziantep, Turkey.

See TURKEY, Page 6

NEWS

Always get home safely! Remember, Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving is available. Call AADD at 0631-536-2233.

FEATURES

Tip of the Week Airmen deliver support during conflict, Page 5

Ramstein in review, Pages 20 and 21

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