November 1, 2013
HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?
Volume 37, number 43
Expeditionary Center command team visits AMOW by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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he 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted leaders from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, based out of Joint Base McGuireDix-Lakehurst, N.J., from Oct. 18 to 24. The EC provides oversight for installation support, enroute operations, contingency response and building partnership mission sets within the global mobility enterprise. Maj. Gen. Frederick H. Martin, USAFEC commander, and USAFEC Command Chief Master Sgt. Pete B. Stone engaged with members of the 521st AMOW to get a first-hand view of how the wing expedites warfighting and humanitarian effects for America through air mobility in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Martin and Stone spent a week with the AMOW, visiting its members in various locations in Germany, Spain and Turkey. “It’s important to get out and see the mission and the Airmen who are taking care of the mission,” Martin said. “Having eyes on the mission allows me to better understand the challenges here and ensure we are as efficient and effective with our resources as we can be.” Martin said that although there are ways to hear See VISIT, Page 6
Photo by 1st Lt. Nicole Mancos
Maj. Gen. Frederick H. Martin (center), U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, and EC Command Chief Master Sgt. Pete Stone (right) discuss the aerial port operations with Master Sgt. Justin Hemken, 721st Aerial Port Squadron NCO in charge of ramp services. The 721st APS provides passenger services for the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing to expedite warfighting and humanitarian missions throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Kaiserslautern Soldiers earn deployment excellence awards
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eing recognized by fellow Soldiers or unit leadership for a job well done frequently does wonders for morale. However, if an entire company is singled out for outstanding service by an authority like the Department of the Army, it’s usually a good indicator that proficiency and excellence are emphasized throughout the whole organization — in this case the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. Soldiers from Alpha and Charlie Batteries,
5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th AAMDC recently earned Army-level honors in this year’s Chief of Staff, Army Combined Logistics Excellence Awards. The CLEA features three program categories: the Army Award for Maintenance, the Deployment Excellence Award and the Supply Excellence Award. All winning units had previously earned awards at the U.S. Army Europe level. The Soldiers from the 10th AAMDC weren’t the only Kaiserslautern-area troops recognized, however. The Special Troops Battalion of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command was also recognized as the Winner Phase See AWARDS, Page 6
NEWS
Salute all commissioned officers, and pay the same respect to the national anthems and flags of other nations as rendered the U.S. national anthem and flag.
FEATURES
Tip of the Week
Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command brace a vehicle on a railcar during a logistical exercise Oct. 16 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.
Ramstein gets its kicks for AF’s 66th, Page 12
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Story and photo by Staff Sgt. John Zumer 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public Affairs
In a mist of wood chips, Page 16
Through the gate of a defender’s mind, Page 24, 25