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January 31, 2020 | Volume 44, Number 4
86 OSS Airman shines in the night, Page 8
Get familiar with Ramstein’s road conditions, Page 10
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86 AW leadership holds all-calls across wing Story & photos by Airman 1st Class John Wright 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Ramstein leadership held allcalls across the 86th Airlift Wing this week reviewing the accomplishments of 2019 and presenting mission objectives moving forward into the new year. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, spoke to Airmen of the 65th Air Base Group at Lajes Field, Portugal, Jan. 21, and Airmen on Ramstein, Jan. 23, to highlight mission priorities and commander’s intent. “This is my favorite commander’s call of the year,” August said.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, speak to Airmen from the 65th Air Base Group at Lajes Field, Portugal, Jan. 21. Ramstein leadership held all-calls across the 86th Airlift Wing to review the accomplishments of 2019 and present mission objectives moving forward into the new year.
See ALL CALL, Page 2
52nd LRS makes forward-deployed ACE exercise happen Story & photos by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 22, to practice generating combat airpower in an austere environment and deter aggressors. This was the first time the 52nd FW sent Airmen to a forward-operating location in support of ACE. Although maintainers and crew chiefs are known for the launch and recovery of jets, there is a lot more work that goes on behind the scenes. The exercise would not be possible without the 52nd Logistics See ACE, Page 3
U.S. Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing finish fueling and arming F-16 Fighting Falcons on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 22. The effort was in support of an Agile Combat Employment Exercise. The goal of ACE is to generate airpower in any environment with minimal personnel and equipment, and deter threats.