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July 28, 2017
Volume 41, number 30
USAF demonstrates capabilities in European theater Story and photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The U.S. Air Force airlift provides the capability to deploy armed forces and assets anywhere in the world within hours. U.S. Air Forces in Europe works with Air Mobility Command and supports a total-force effort to execute rapid global mobility and enable global reach. While in the European theater, USAFE and AMC Airmen and aircraft support global reach by focusing on four core mission areas: airlift, air refueling, air mobility support and aeromedical evacuation to support NATO Allies and partners and ensure a strong Europe. As a part of this effort, U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen based out of Ramstein flew in a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to deliver U.S. Army See CAPABILITIES, Page 5
U.S. Air Force Reserve 2nd Lt. Reily Finnelly, 97th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III to transport U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Interim Armored Vehicle Strykers July 14 to Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria. The U.S. Air Force’s capability for rapid mobility allows U.S. and allied power to be projected quickly to anywhere on the globe.
Ramstein resilience day: Mudless Mudder tests teamwork
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Don’t leave your pets in the vehicle during warm weather!
See MUDDER, Page 6
Photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
Tooth Slothy, a team of 86th Dental Squadron Airmen, cheer on opposing teams during the annual Mudless Mudder July 21 on Ramstein. The 5-kilometer race brought members from all over the 86th Airlift Wing to promote camaraderie and build resilience.
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The 86th Airlift Wing hosted the fourth annual Mudless Mudder for resilience day July 21 on Ramstein. The 87 teams who participated in this year’s Mudless Mudder ran, jumped, climbed, rolled, low-crawled, and swam through the five-kilometer obstacle course. “The Mudless Mudder provided multiple levels of team building that helped to strengthen community connectedness and teamwork within the workplace,” said Jan Devitt, 86th Airlift Wing community support coordinator.
As one of two of the Air Force’s required resilience training days, competitive and non-competitive Airmen tackled 16 obstacles made to test their wingmanship during the event. “This was a great opportunity to practice resilience in a hands-on approach instead of sitting through a day of Power-Point slides,” said Master Sgt. Casey Woods, 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron first sergeant and Mudless Mudder volunteer coordinator. “It benefits the Airmen in a way that is practical instead of trying to use
COMMENTARY
by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Navigating the path to being forged in the crucible of anxiety, Pages 2-3
Q&A: New 435 AGOW commander, Page 6
Trier sponsors medieval days, Page 20