June 12, 2015
Kaiserslautern American
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June 12, 2015
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Volume 39, number 23
Papa, Ramstein join to save lives Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Patients were transferred into an ambulance where they were transported to receive further medical care June 8 on Ramstein. Ramstein Airmen looked after the patients as they were being transported by military members from the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing based at Papa Air Base, Hungary. This was the first time both bases joined together for a critical care aeromedical transport.
Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing multinational aircrew members from Papa Air Base, Hungary, partnered with a Critical Care Aeromedical Transportation Team stationed on Ramstein to receive two wounded patients June 8 in Bulgaria. Two units came together for this first CCATT mission to transport patients, with one in critical condition, traveling approximately 2,000 miles from Bulgaria to Ramstein where they would receive additional medical support. See CARE, Page 3
Joint, allied forces honor heritage Story and photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs NORMANDY, France — More than 100 U.S. Air Force Airmen in Normandy, France, finalized preparations recently to commemorate the 71st anniversary of D-Day. Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing’s 37th Airlift Squadron on Ramstein used four C-130J Super Hercules to provide airlift support for a D-Day commemoration ceremony June 7. The week leading up to the celebration of France’s liberation from Hitler's control during World War II, the 37th
AS conducted low-level formation flights. They also participated in memorial ceremonies to honor the fallen comrades who gave their lives on June 6, 1944, during Operation Neptune. “We’re very proud to be here and to be a part of this,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, 37th AS pilot. “It is very humbling to come here and to see our heritage and celebrate what our forefathers did before us.” Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines came together not only to show support for Americans who served, but to strengthen partnerships abroad. “It is surreal to visit and see the places where many men died See D-DAY, Page 2
Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron fly over the coast of Normandy, France June 3. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71.
U.S. delivers airpower in Baltic exercise, Page 3
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This is the time for thunderstorms in Europe. Run to a safe building or vehicle when you first hear thunder or see lightning. Stay indoors until the storm passes and never shelter under trees.
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Tip of the Week 86th commander takes final flight, Page 8
U.S., 21st TSC take NTCC reins at conference, Page 12