Nov 16, 2012 - Kaiserslautern American

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November 16, 2012

HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?

Volume 36, number 46

Airmen participate in Resiliency Day by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Airmen from around base participated in a Resiliency Day Nov. 9 on Ramstein. Resiliency Day events included a commander’s call, face painting and a bouncy castle for children; a three- on- three basketball tournament; and a meet and greet w ith Michigan State University and University of Connecticut players. “Resiliency Day allow ed us to build Airmen and families w ho possess the physical, mental, social and spiritual skills to overcome life’s challenges and persevere in our military service,” said Brig. Gen. C.K . Hyde, 86th Airlift Wing commander, during the commander’s call. “Today, w e met in core groups and unit level activities. I had the opportunity to thank our Airmen for their response to the attack on our embassy personnel in Benghazi. The 86th Airlift Wing has been w orking extremely hard, and w e used Resiliency Day to focus on people … and have some fun along the w ay.” The day’s events w ere a part of a larger plan of events, w ith the Armed Forces Classic See RESILIENCY, Page 3

Photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Cook

Team Ramstein Airmen play in a basketball game during Resiliency Day Nov. 9 in Hangar 1 on Ramstein. Resiliency Day is an opportunity for Airmen of all ranks to take a break from their normal duties and acknowledge achievements from the past few months.

Huskies edge out Spartans 66-62 in Armed Forces Classic slammed one home, bringing the score to 32- 18. By halftime, UConn led by seven. The experienced Spartans couldn’t be shaken as they crept back in the second half; how ever, the Huskies kept control, only losing the lead momentarily. “We played great together,” said UConn guard R.J. Evans. “This w in w as a great w ay to start the season. It’s going to be a fun ride home.” After the game, players stayed behind and signed autographs for anxiously aw aiting fans. “I am extremely excited to be here,” said Tech. Sgt. Duvall Roundtree, 86th Communications Sq uadron NCOIC of

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he Michigan State Spartans and University of Connecticut Huskies battled it out in the Armed Forces Classic Nov. 10 on Ramstein w ith UConn upsetting MSU 66- 62. With only .3 seconds to go, UConn guard Shabazz Napier scored tw o free throws, pushing the final score to 66- 62. “Winning this game feels great,” said UConn head coach K evin Ollie. “These guys w orked tremendously hard for this. It’s time to build upon

our success, enj oy this and get back to w ork.” The Huskies gnaw ed aw ay at the Spartans in front of 3,500 roaring military members and their families. Cheers erupted from the fans as the players took the court to start the game. Just a few minutes into the first half, UConn’s forw ard, DeAndre Daniels got the crow d off their feet as he slammed the ball through the hoop, increasing their lead by 11, to 17- 6. Huskies fans how led and bolted out of their seats w ith about eight minutes left in the first half, as Napier stole the ball and passed to guard Ryan Boatright as he rose above the rim and

LIFESTYLES

by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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circuit actions. “It’s a great w ay for the Air Force to show case our mission.” Not only was this the first regular season basketball game played in Europe, but it was also the first in a series of games to be played as a tribute to military members around the w orld. “( Visiting Germany) w as an experience of a lifetime for our guys,” said Mike Garland, Michigan State assistant coach, w ho is in his 13th season. “It w as something not every American gets to experience.” The Armed Forces Classic w as the NCAA basketball season opener. T o see photos from the A rmed F orces C lassic, see P ages 24 and 25

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