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Child and Youth Programs Town Hall announced, Page 5
Virtual solutions to combat our digital age, Page 7
Every Airman makes planes fly, Page 8
ISR-I assesses garrison infrastructure for future improvements, Page 10
October 5, 2018 | Volume 42, Number 40
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Readiness stressed at ‘World’s Best Wing’ by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, held his first all-call at Hangar 3 on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 27. August aimed to reach all personnel assigned to the 86th AW in one day. During the all-calls, he emphasized his priorities and stressed the importance of readiness. “This entire team is about professional airlift,” said August. “The way I see it if it’s anytime, anywhere, from the pavement up it’s our responsibility.” While professional airlift was the first priority mentioned, August elaborated on four other objectives he plans to obtain, including: gateway to the world, taking care of See ALLCALL, Page 2
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, addresses Airmen assigned to the 86th AW at an all-call on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 27. August outlined his commitment to taking care of Airmen by providing more leadership, resources and recognition. Photo by Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton
Ramstein says hello to the OCP By Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Oct. 1 was the first day Airmen were authorized to wear the Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform across the Air Force, but how do Airmen know what local policies may be in effect during this transitional time? In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Appearance,” as of Oct. 1, to wear the OCP Airmen must have: • An OCP patrol cap with spice brown thread embroidered Velcro or sewn nametape on the back. For commissioned officers the cap includes a sewn on rank ½ inch
centered above the visor. • The OCP blouse shall be worn with nametape and U.S. Air Force tape, embroidered with spice brown thread. • Air Force Aeronautical, Space, and Cyberspace “wings” are mandatory. • Occupational badges, other than wings, are optional on the OCP blouse. • Rank Insignia is mandatory for all personnel and will be spice brown, with the exception of First Lieutenant and Lieutenant Colonel ranks, which will be black. • The right sleeve of the OCP blouse
See HELLO OCP, Page 3
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Ter Haar