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Ramstein Cadet Squadron: Finding a way to yes, Page 5
USAFE Surgeon General hosts NATO Dental Workshop, Page 8
Germans celebrate Hexennacht and dance into May, Page 14
Ramstein sweeps, Kaiserslautern splits baseball, Page 16
April 26, 2019 | Volume 43, Number 16
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Vigorous Warrior 19 ensures readiness, strong partnerships for USAF medics Story and photos by 1st Lt. Andrew Layton U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs
CINCU, ROMANIA Exercise Vigorous Warrior 19, NATO’s largest-ever medical readiness event, ended Friday with ceremonies at Cincu Military Base, Romania. Beginning April 3, approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group worked with over 2,500 military personnel from 39 NATO and partner countries to improve interoperability and readiness in a simulated Article 5 combat scenario. For the U.S. Airmen participating, the exercise provided valuable experience operating an expeditionary medical support system (EMEDS), essentially a modular field hospital designed to be deployed and fully See VIGOROUS WARRIOR, Page 2
Airmen from the 86th Medical Group participate in a multinational medical exercise drill with partners from Norway during Vigorous Warrior 19, Cincu Military Base, Romania, April 7.
Former Army officer, current NFL player gives back to service members Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman, coaches one of his camp attendees on defensive drills during his football camp at Kaiserslautern High School on Vogelweh Military Complex, April 14. After leaving the U.S. Army, Villanueva worked and signed with the Steelers to play in the NFL.
Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs He heard the impact of improvised explosive devices, now he hears the explosion of a crowd’s cheers. Instead of commanding officers shouting orders, it’s now teammates calling audibles. He no longer wears a Kevlar helmet, trading it in for a football helmet. Whether it is the U.S. Army or the NFL, Alejandro Villanueva has always been a part of a team. He’s currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he knows he’ll always be a soldier. And part of being a soldier is upholding the Army values of selfless service and duty. See NFL PLAYER GIVES BACK, Page 6