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June 10, 2016
Volume 40, number 23
NATO members gear up for Swift Response 2016
Airmen arrive and prepare for Swift Response June 3 on Ramstein. More than 5,000 military members from 10 NATO countries are participating in this year’s annual Swift Response training exercise from May 27 through June 26.
Story and photos by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs More than 5,000 military members from 10 NATO countries are participating in this year’s Swift Response training exercise from May 27 through June 26.
Swift Response is a joint, multinational exercise designed to train the U.S. global response force alongside high-readiness forces from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. “This exercise is the premier military crisis response training event
for multinational airborne forces,” said Col. Brandon Hileman, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander. “It allows us the opportunity to train like we fight and practice with allies and multiple U.S. Army and Air Force units. During Swift Response 16, all units will be working together to enable multiple simultaneous
airborne operations.” Training opportunities such as Swift Response enable allied nations to strengthen partnerships and practice interoperability for real-world emergencies. “It enables us to think and fight as See NATO, Page 2
Ramstein enacts first dorm-of-the-quarter inspection
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and two teams (split up on Ramstein). They pick the best dorms out of those three areas, as well as inspect a room chosen by the dorm councils. A day or two later, the command chiefs come out and look at the dorms that were chosen. They inspect the interiors and exteriors. “The (airmen dormitory leaders) of the winning dorms
76th AS Airmen return from deployment, Page 7
sit down with the Airmen to figure out what they would like to do with the money earned to better their living space,” Folds continued. “Whatever they request, as long as it’s within the budget and falls in line with safety, health and wellness, we will purchase those items.” See INSPECTION, Page 3
LIFESTYLES
Tip of the Week
on something residents agree upon to maintain or better their living quarters. “This is the first time we’ve done the dorm-of-the-quarter award,” said Master Sgt. Calandra Folds, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of unaccompanied housing. “We had a team of first sergeants go out and judge the dorms on Kapaun,
NEWS
The first triwing dorm-ofthe-quarter inspection took place at the end of April. The dorm-of-the-quarter awards are a new incentive that recognize Airmen for
their hard work in keeping their living areas clean and aims to encourage them to continue to maintain a high standard of living during their tours here. The judges inspected a total of 15 dorm buildings. The first-place dorm building received a $1,000 budget, and the second-place winners earned $500 to spend
FEATURES
Story and photo by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Ramstein Airmen remember during ruck march, Page 10
Landstuhl hosts 10th annual jazz hike Saturday, Page 13