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March 14, 2014
Volume 38, number 10
Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force Airmen patrol and build a base during Silver Flag March 8 on Ramstein. The objective of Silver Flag is to prepare Airmen not only for contingency response, but to build partnerships with allies from the bottom up.
Two countries, one flag: Silver Flag
by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs More than 160 service members took part in training that not only familiarized them with their gear, but the operations and techniques of a
NATO ally during Silver Flag March 8 on Ramstein. Twenty Canadian airmen worked side by side with their American counterparts, tackling the training designed to simulate a deployed environment. The objective of Silver Flag is to prepare Airmen for contingency
response and to build partnerships with allies from the bottom up. “Working with the Canadians has been a great experience,” said Airman 1st Class Allen Wexter, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter. “We’ve both been learning from each other and gaining a grasp on the modus ope-
randi of an ally nation.” Airmen from both countries took part in setting up a base from scratch and then handling emergency situations in which firefighters, Hazmat and security forces would respond. See SILVER FLAG, Page 3
Soldiers compete for Best Warrior
Airmen may, for medical reasons, be granted a shaving waiver. They must keep hair trimmed not to exceed 1/4 inch in length and will not shave or trim in such a manner to give a sculpted appearance. The shaving waiver must be on their person at all times while in uniform, and they must produce it when asked. Refer to AFI 36-2903, or ask your unit leadership.
LIFESTYLES
Tip of the Week
See BEST WARRIOR, Page 2
Sgt. Noel Phelps (left), parachute rigger with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 5th Quartermaster Company (Riggers), 21st Special Troops Battalion, catches his breath while Sgt. Matthew Langton, 5th QM Co. parachute rigger, grades the results of the land navigation portion of the Best Warrior Competition.
FEATURES
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hey come from around the organization for a chance to compete. Each was selected by their leaders and peers as one of the best. Now they have to prove it. Soldiers, NCOs and officers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 21st Special Troops Battalion performed
tasks and competitions in the KMC and Baumholder during the battalion’s Best Warrior Competition March 3 to 7. The competition began on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in the early hours of March 3. The competitors started with a modified Army physical fitness test. In place of the improved physical fitness uniform, they wore Army combat uniforms with running shoes. They also carried their weapons during the running portion of the test.
SCHOOLS
Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
Educators strengthen imaginations, Page 6
Airmen ‘mustache’ the question, Page 9
Kaiserslautern offers spring market, Page 28