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November 22, 2013
Volume 37, number 46
First sergeants train to teach Comprehensive Airman Fitness Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs First sergeants and front-line leaders from Ramstein participated in a resilience training assistant course Nov. 12 to 15 on Ramstein where they were trained to teach a variety of resilience techniques to Airmen in their organizations. The course is offered every quarter for Airmen interested in becoming resiliency trainers in their organizations, however, this was the first time the master resilience trainers prepared the course specifically for first sergeants. “One thing we can expect constantly in life is change,” said Col. Lee Smith, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander. “That is why it is so important for Airmen to have the physical, emotional and mental health to withstand, See TRAINING, Page 6
Master Sgt. Bruce Haskin, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa NCO Academy director of resources and additional duty first sergeant, teaches his peers interpersonal problem solving during a resilience training assistant course Nov. 14 on Ramstein.
5th QM riggers maintain jump readiness Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
NEWS
Winter has come. To check road conditions prior to driving to work, call 480-SNOW. To be on the safe side, call your supervisor.
FEATURES
Tip of the Week Dark, chilling night with Stephen King, Page 7
See RIGGER, Page 5
LIFESTYLES
Two paratroopers assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 5th Quartermaster Detachment carry their parachutes to a bus bound for Ramstein Nov. 7.
Their morning starts early with each of them reporting to the shed at 6 a.m. They begin with safety training, practice, drawing gear and inspections before getting on a bus. Rain or shine, high winds or calm, whether they jump or not, these paratroopers are always prepared. Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 5th Quartermaster Detachment, part of the 21st Special Troops Battalion, prepared for a proficiency static line and Army free-fall jump Nov. 7 in the KMC. All Soldiers involved in the jump reported to the 5th QM Det. rigger shed
early for sustained airborne training. Jumpmasters reviewed procedures for operating inside the aircraft, exiting the aircraft, landing on the ground, landing in water and emergency procedures. Each Soldier also performed practice landings, said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Orlando Velez, the 5th QM Det. liaison officer to the 21st TSC. “Today’s jump is a jump for proficiency to ensure these Soldiers maintain their capabilities,” Velez said. “No matter what kind of jump we are doing, we go through sustained airborne training every time to keep everybody safe.” All jumping Soldiers then received their parachutes and boarded a bus for Ramstein. Behind the scenes, Staff Sgt.
1st CBCS keeps aircraft on track, Page 8
Christmas market opens Monday, Page 24