Kaiserslautern American, Sept. 29, 2017

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Volume 41, number 39

Ramstein celebrates Air Force’s 70th birthday Story and photos by Senior Airman Devin Boyer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 600 Ramstein members attended the Air Force ball at the officers’ club to celebrate the Air Force’s 70th birthday and the 65th anniversary of the base, Sept. 23. Airmen commemorate the history and heritage of the Air Force in this longstanding tradition while building a sense of camaraderie and morale. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, was the guest speaker for the ball. During his speech, four Airmen from the crowd recited the Airman’s Creed. “We have 12 seconds of innovation that put us into a different era and that gave us the DNA to continue to innovate. We have five core competencies that we have done better than any other air force in the world since See BIRTHDAY, Page 2

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks to service members and their families during the Air Force Ball at the officers’ club Sept. 23 on Ramstein. Clark’s speech incorporated the number 70, in reference to the 70th birthday of the Air Force.

USAFE soccer team practices for AIRCOM Championship Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The United States Air Forces in Europe men’s and women’s soccer teams practiced in Kaiserslautern, Sept. 13 to 17, in preparation for the Allied Air Command Soccer Championship in Lechfeld, Germany, Sept. 18 to 22. The team rosters include some of the most elite athletes from USAFE. Many of these Airmen have played on this team together in the past and all of them have a long history of playing the game at a high level. Lt. Taylor Moore played soccer at the University of Florida and after commissioning through the U.S. Air

Force Officer Training School played two years on the All Air Force soccer team. Players from the All Air Force soccer team are often recruited to then play for the USAFE team. “I appreciate the tight knit atmosphere of our team,” said Moore, who is playing on the USAFE team for the first time. “Playing for the USAFE team allows you to make connections with people all over Europe you’d otherwise never have a chance of meeting and that can really help streamline the Air Force mission.” Women’s Team Captain 1st Lt. Leah McNell, 48th Medical Support Squadron clinical engineering chief, agreed. “Traveling Europe, being stationed See SOCCER, Page 9

First Lt. Leah McNell, 48th Medical Support Squadron clinical engineering chief, dribbles past a defender during a live scrimmage practice at SV Bann field Sept. 14. McNell believes the U.S. is bringing a higher level of competition to the international stage each year at the Allied Air Command Soccer Championship.

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Tuesday is a German legal holiday: Unification Day. Stores will be closed.

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USAFE Airmen prepare for Toxic Trip exercise, Page 3

What is ‘healthy aging’ to you?, Page 10

Neustadt celebrates annual wine harvest fest, Page 15


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