Kaiserslautern American, May 27, 2016

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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

May 27, 2016

Volume 40, number 21

KMC celebrates National Police Week Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Military law enforcement members from the local area came out to participate in the “Battle of the Badges” competition May 19 on Ramstein. The event was held as part of National Police Week, proclaimed by President Kennedy in 1962 to pay special recognition to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. “In security forces, we don’t always have the chance to be together because there are so many different sections and squadrons,” said Tech. Sgt. Efrain Perez, 86th Security Forces Squadron assistant NCO in charge of training. “This is a time we get to come together and celebrate what we do on a daily basis and pay our tribute to those who came before us and those we lost.” The competition was comprised of many events, including basketball, a relay run, a Humvee push and

Members of the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron participate in tug of war during the Battle of the Badges competition May 19 on Ramstein. Airmen and Soldiers participated in multiple events to determine the best local police unit. After hours of competition, the 435th Security Forces Squadron was declared the winner.

many other tests of physical strength. At the end of the event, points were tallied to determine the winning squadron.

After hours of stiff competition, the 435th Security Forces Squadron was declared the winner. “It was good to see all

the different squadrons come together,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel Castro, 435th SFS supply NCO in charge. “I encourage more people,

especially the community, to come out and participate in police week events because See POLICE, Page 3

tional borders. This year, the committee celebrated 30 years of sharing information and discussing ways to streamline host-nation support between member countries in an effort to become the leading multinational military network for responsive host-nation support. Presentations and discussion included different modes of move-

Tip of the Week It’s warming up now. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen while doing outdoor activities.

37th AS supports airfield seizure exercise, Page 6

ment around Europe, the friction that can occur when processes are not standardized, and even cyberthreats to the logistics mission. “This has been a great exchange of views, experience and lessons learned from each country,” said Col. Erwin Hoogland, NTCC representative from Netherlands. “Especially See NTCC, Page 2

LIFESTYLES

DEIDESHEIM, Germany — Senior logistics leaders from 25 countries gathered to share ideas for improving support during exercises, contingencies or operations dur-

ing the annual National Territorial Commanders Committee meeting May 18 to 20 in Deidesheim, Germany. The NTCC is a multinational organization with representation throughout the European theater and is intended to help coordinate and deconflict host nation support and movement of military personnel, equipment and cargo across interna-

FEATURES

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

NEWS

NTCC celebrates 30 years as Austria assumes helm

Airmen build camaraderie during appreciation week, Page 10

State fair takes place June 3 to 5 in Alzey, Page 15


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