Kaiserslautern American, May 23, 2014

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May 23, 2014

Volume 38, number 20

86th SFS commemorates fallen comrades Story and photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Leon 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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ecurity forces Airmen gave their respects during a final guard mount ceremony May 15 on national Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor peace officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The 86th Security Forces Squadron took time during National Police Week to increase public awareness and support for the law enforcement profession by commemorating the service and sacrifice of peace officers and providing information to help promote police safety. The ceremony honored the 10 Air Force defenders lost since the war in Afghanistan began, said Tech. Sgt. Timothy Herrman, 86th SFS NCO in charge of flight operations. Traditionally, guard mount is how information is communicated between incoming and outgoing shifts. The final guard mount is used to symbolize the final release of fallen security Senior Airman Andrew Owens, 86th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, holds a rifle during the playing of taps at a final guard mount ceremony May 15 on Ramstein. The final guard mount ceremony was held on national Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen defenders.

See POLICE, Page 2

‘Radio Strong!’ – TSC broadcaster claims DOD glory by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — A 21st Theater Sustainment Command broadcaster demonstrated his organization is not only “First in Support,” but “Radio Strong,” claiming a prestigious Department of Defense-level Thomas Jefferson Award for audio excellence May 9. Sgt. Benjamin Boggess, one of only two U.S. Army Europe and 10

total individual or unit Army awardees, accepted his award during the Communicators of Excellence awards ceremony conducted at the joint public affairs schoolhouse at Fort Meade. Senior public affairs leaders, program managers and awardees from all services as well as the Defense Media Activity participated in the annual awards presentation, which honors the top performances in military media. Defense Information School officials and leading military public

affairs luminaries recognized the most outstanding photographers, videographers, photojournalists, electronic media communicators and products of 2013. Boggess’ radio news story on an intensive pre-deployment route clearance exercise conducted by sappers from the 18th Engineer Brigade’s 54th Combat Engineer Battalion in Hohenfels triumphed at combatant command and Department of the Army levels before defeating the top Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and

Defense Media Activity nominees for the 2013 “TJ.” A combination of dedication, preparation, technical mastery and good fortune helped Boggess capture the award-winning footage. But he didn’t feel particularly fortunate at the time. “Honestly, it was so cold outside. I was trying to keep close to the guys I was filming,” he said with a laugh. “They were scattering all through the woods because of the heavy snow. See AWARD , Page 3

NEWS

Use sunscreen while outdoors for leisure activities.

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Erpolzheim sponsors culinary hike, Page 31


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