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January 27, 2017
Volume 41, number 4
SNCO symposium stresses development, leadership
Senior NCOs attend the 86th Medical Group Senior NCO Symposium Jan. 17 on Ramstein. Speakers at the symposium covered topics such as career field functional manager perspectives, ethical leadership, deliberate development and the stratification process.
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The 86th Medical Group Top 3 conducted its first Senior NCO Symposium Jan. 17 on Ramstein.
Senior NCOs from the 86 MDG, along with an Army counterpart, gathered to discuss ways they can build upon their experience and strengthen their leadership. “Senior NCOs are very good at mentoring the Airman tier, NCO tier, company grade officer tier and
civilians, but sometimes we forget about ourselves,” said Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Stellabotte, 86th Dental Squadron dental laboratory superintendent. “In order for us to be better leaders, to still provide that mentorship and development for our people, we sometimes need to look
in the mirror and develop ourselves. “So the purpose is for us to gain something for our toolbox, become better and then pass that on to our Airmen, NCOs, CGOs and civilians,” Stellabotte added. See SYMPOSIUM, Page 3
LVIS Gate to change traffic flow in February A change to the flow of traffic through the Large Vehicle Inspection Site Gate on Ramstein is slated to take effect in February. The change was planned for the
opening of a new vehicle inspection station and will control traffic by pushing large vehicles, such as delivery trucks, through the new inspection building, while smaller personally owned vehicles will go through the temporary inspection tent.
“The new inspection building and the plan for traffic flow will help increase our throughput for vehicles,” said ZB7 Uwe Stamm, 86th Security Forces Squadron LVIS Gate supervisor. “This helps us out tremendously because we can see up to 250-350 large vehicles a day. The
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new building will allow our personnel to work in a hardened facility and keep them out of the cold during the winter.” Even though the plan is to have the flow of traffic change during the
Local national celebrates 39 years of service, Page 6
See LVIS gate, Page 2
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by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Correct way to dispose of bulk trash, waste, Page 12
Ramstein doesn’t roll dice with ice, Pages 20 and 21