Kaiserslautern American, Nov. 10, 2017

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HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

N , 2017

Volume 41, number 45

1st CBCS: Sharpening skills, creating solutions Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron conducted a readiness exercise Oct. 26 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The exercise, is expected to continue for approximately two weeks and is designed to test the mission capabilities of 1st CBCS Airmen. The combat communications Airmen also partnered with the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron and U.S. Army for this training event. Training activities include building and expanding networks, setting up satellite communications and integrating with counterparts from other branches of service. U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Roosma, 1st Combat Communications Squadron mission planning and operations flight commander, said the exercise will test his Airmen’s capability to cooperate with sister branches and prepare them for real-world operations. “The purpose of this exercise is to validate that our team is fully trained, our equipment is prepared and that we are ready to provide the communica-

Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron look at operating procedures while setting up a satellite dish during an exercise on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Oct. 26. Participants in the exercise aimed to test their capability to cooperate with sister branches and prepare for real-world operations.

tion requirements for our customers,” said Roosma, who led the 1st CBCS Airmen on the exercise. “Not only that, but we are also looking to develop new solutions on how to provide network

backups for us and the Army.” U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Sargent, 1st CBCS tactical network operator, stressed the importance of taking exercises seriously, saying train-

ing events prepare Airmen for higher-level exercises and eventually real operations. See CBCS, Page 2

Tipoff tonight for A&M, WVU on Ramstein Air Base

Slow down if driving on a road covered with wet leaves. Photo by Alexandru Razvan / Shutterstock.com

NEWS

Tip of the week: Not your average household pet, Page 7

early!” said Montano. In the event that not all issued tickets are utilized, a stand-by line for non-ticket holders will be available. “Also, Ramstein’s Chili’s Too in the KMCC is hosting a watch party if you’re unable to snag a seat at the game itself,” Montano added. Ramstein is thrilled at this opportunity, said Brig Gen.

American Diabetes Month: Awareness promotes prevention, Page 9

Richard G. Moore Jr., 86th Airlift Wing commander. “This is an opportunity to showcase the men and women of Ramstein Air Base and how we proudly execute the mission, every day, for the most powerful Air Force the world has ever known.” Check with your first sergeant or unit leadership to see if there are any tickets left. Be at Hangar 5 no later than 11 p.m. All Airmen must be in their duty uniform for the game.

LIFESTYLES

It’s finally here! All the preparations are complete, now it’s time to play the game. Tonight, the Aggies take on the Mountaineers in the 2017 Armed Forces Classic. If you’re a ticket holder, come see the game in Hangar 5, Bldg. 3330 on Ramstein Air Base. Doors open at 10 p.m. and attendees must be in seats no

later than 11 p.m. to watch the teams tip off the season. “We are working hard to fill every seat so as many people as possible can enjoy the game,” said Kara Montano, 86th Force Support Squadron Special Event coordinator. “If you do not have a ticket, it will be first-come, first-served from our stand by line, so you’re encouraged to come

FEATURE

by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Artists present creative works in Ramstein, Page 16


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