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86 AES exercises deployment readiness, Page 3
Expo offers opportunities for spouses, community members, Page 8
Spoken word poet, survivor takes on SAPR open, Page 9
Ramstein hitting on all cylinders, Page 16
May 11, 2018 | Volume 42, Number 19
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Ramstein Airmen, Morocco support AFRICOM’s first JPAD-MAGU drop
Ramstein Air Base Airmen load Joint Precision Airdrop Systems with Modular Autonomous Guidance Units bundles onto a C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise African Lion 18, April 18 at Kenitra Air Base, Morocco. Morocco, a major non-NATO ally, supported U.S. Africa Command’s first-ever JPAD-MAGU drop in Northern Morocco.
Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
KENITRA AIR BASE, MOROCCO — Since the introduction of airdrops in World War II, flying at low levels has had its concerns: How do you ensure the accuracy of delivering cargo while also keeping your aircraft and crew safe from hostile ground forces? The answer: A self-navigating cargo load. United States Air Forces in Europe and Africa service members dropped U.S. Africa Command’s first Joint Precision Airdrop System with a Modular Autonomous Guidance Unit, called a JPAD-MAGU for short, during Exercise African Lion 18, April 18, near Kenitra Air Base, Morocco. The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces See DROP, Page 7
German-American partnership on display during air show Story and photos by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
BERLIN, GERMANY — When board-
ing U.S. aircraft during an air show, it is natural for people to expect a U.S. pilot or crew member to greet them. This wasn’t the case when a group of German school children visited a C-17 Globemaster III during the Berlin Air and Trade Show on April 27. Instead, they were greeted by a German pilot assigned to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as part of the Military Personnel Exchange program. “They’re so fascinated by the aircraft and helicopters at this air show,” said Maj. Rico Persy, German air force pilot. “It feels good to get the chance See PARTNERSHIP, Page 2
German Air Force 1st Lt. Felix, an A400M Atlas co-pilot, left, discusses the capabilities of his aircraft with U.S. Air Force Capt. Tim Vedra, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules instructor pilot, in Berlin, April 27. U.S. and German Airmen shared knowledge with each other concerning their respective airframes during the 2018 Berlin Air and Trade Show.