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Ramstein newcomers compete in Amazing Base, Page 3
Q&A: Meet Ramstein’s AF Reserve Recruiters, Page 7
New signs protect garrison trees, habitats, Page 10
Kaiserslautern softball wins twice vs. Lakenheath, Page 16
May 4, 2018 | Volume 42, Number 18
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US, allies kick off Berlin Air and Trade Show Story and photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs U.S. military members and government officials joined NATO allies to exhibit aerospace capabilities at an international aerospace event in Berlin, April 25. U.S. participation in the Berlin Air and Trade show aims to strengthen partnerships during the event, which was scheduled to continue through April 29. The biennial exhibition provides an avenue for Department of Defense and NATO members to exchange information and enhance interoperability. “It’s a great opportunity for us to demonstrate some of the U.S. capaSee TRADE SHOW, Page 2
A Spanish aerobatic demonstration team flies in formation while a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base sits on display April 25 during the Berlin Air and Trade Show. The Berlin Air and Trade Show provides a medium for U.S. and allied nations to exchange information and enhance interoperability.
521st AMOW hosts Squadron Leadership Orientation Course Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Col. Bradley Spears, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing vice commander, spoke to current and upcoming leadership within the 521st AMOW during the Squadron Leadership Orientation Course on Ramstein Air Base, April 20. The course focused on 521st AMOW’s strategic priorities of developing Airmen and enhancing partnerships.
The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted their second annual Squadron Leadership Orientation Course for incoming wing, group and squadron commanders, directors of operation, and superintendents at Ramstein Air Base, April 15-20. The course focused on the 521st AMOW’s strategic priorities of developing Airmen and enhancing partnerships through the execution of Rapid Global Mobility. In total, 24 current and future leaders of 15 units from 12 countries spanning over 5,100 miles attended 57 events and briefings throughout the week, where they explored a variety
of topics including but not limited to: maintaining a healthy enlisted force, developing host nation relations, and legal operations at the unit level. Even though the leaders attending the event have not taken on their new positions within the 521st AMOW yet, this event will provide them the knowledge to transition seamlessly while providing them with space to think critically prior to assuming their future roles. “This event has been very successful because we were able to bring together incoming commanders, directors of operation, and superintendents to orient them with the various tools and personnel available as they become familiar with their new leadership role See ORIENTATION, Page 2