September 7, 2012
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Volume 36, number 36
SEAC shares priorities, goals, advice by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs “The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has four priorities that I make it a point to discuss when I speak to groups such as these at Ramstein and in the Kaiserslautern Military Community,” said Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, the senior enlisted adviser to the CJCS, during his visit to Ramstein Air Base and the KMC Tuesday and Wednesday. While visiting multiple units, Airmen, Soldiers and wounded warriors, the SEAC shared the CJCS’s four priorities and talked about reducing suicide, divorce and sexual assault throughout the military. The priorities aim to achieve national objectives in the current conflicts, develop Joint Force 2020, keep faith with the military family and renew the commitment to the profession of arms, Battaglia said. During the visit, the SEAC had the opportunity to share his thoughts and goals with more than 20 Airmen and NCOs during lunch. “It’s an honor to be able to have lunch with the most senior NCO in the U.S. armed forces,” said Airman 1st Class Davis James, 603rd Air and Space See VISIT, Page 9
Photo by Senior Airman Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown
Tech. Sgt. James Sullivan, 37th Airlift Squadron, gives Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules Tuesday on Ramstein. This visit gave the KMC the opportunity to show Battaglia the strategic contributions of the joint forces within the KMC.
African air chiefs pledge cooperation, trust, solutions Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards AFAFRICA Public Affairs DAKAR, Senegal — The 2012 Regional Air Chiefs’ Conference wrapped up here Aug. 30, leaving military leaders from multiple North and Western African nations excited about progress and resolutions involving an increase in regional coordination. One of the main points was, “the need to share information,” said Ghana air force Air Cmdr. Philip Ayisa, Tamale air force base, Ghana, commander. “African countries need to come together to decisively coordinate and face these challenges together,” he said. The attending African nations communally agree that each country, individually, does not have the
equipment, resources or air power necessary to combat all aspects of national defense. However, they accept that together it can be done. “Participation and cooperation (among African countries) is key to the improvement of our capabilities, our personnel readiness and the multiple challenges and security challenges in the region,” said Nigerian Air Marshall M.D. Umar, chief of the Nigerian air force. On the opening day, the group discussed crossregional issues (common threats and challenges) affecting all African nations in attendance. “This discussion group reflects a sincere commitment to our collective efforts,” said Maj. Gen. See CONFERENCE, Page 8
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Gen. Philip Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks with Brig. Gen. Alain Pereira, Senegal air chief, during a group discussion at the Regional Air Chief Conference Aug. 29 in Dakar Senegal.
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