Kaiserslautern American - October 2, 2020

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NEWS

FEATURE

86 AW Installation Excellence Day winners recognized, Page 8

FEATURE

Falcon Leap 2020: 37 AS participates in international exercise, Pages 12-13

October 2, 2020 | Volume 44, Number 39

LIFESTYLE

USAFE CMSgt leads CBRN defense course, Page 14

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Idar-Oberstein, Page 18

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From Arctic to Africa: USAFE – AFAFRICA supports global deterrence by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Waller United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing and an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron conduct routine aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe over Keflavik, Iceland, March 17. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises. Photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen operate across three continents, covering more than 19 million square miles and 104 independent states. To put it simply: the command conducts air operations from the Arctic to the southern tip of Africa. Throughout this vast area of operations, one common theme remains the same: global deterrence. “Our presence from the Arctic to Africa strengthens relationships with our allies and partners while sending a message to any adversary that we are committed to collective defense and ready to respond in a complex security environment,” said Gen. Jeff Harrigian, USAFE - AFAFRICA commander. See ARCTIC TO AFRICA, Page 2

Operation Grace Delivery: volunteers deliver food to quarantined Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Daniel Sanchez 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs People have to eat. Right now, however, there are many things that can complicate this effort, like long shifts, the reconstruction of the Ramstein dining facility and COVID-19. For Airmen and their families, the 86th Airlift Wing Chapel tried to alleviate these challenges with Operation Grace Delivery, working hard to offer free meals for Airmen, their

families and those in quarantine as well. “Our main goal is to provide spiritual support for our Airmen,” said Tech. Sgt. Gail Mones, 86th AW Chapel Plans and Programs noncommissioned officer in charge. “At the same time we are here to provide whatever it is that our Airmen need. Right now I think one way to reach people is to serve food.” There have been other proSee GRACE DELIVERY, Page 3

Two Operation Grace Delivery volunteer drivers load meals into the back of a vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 24. The free meals were delivered to various squadron buildings, homes and dorms on Ramstein as well as Kapaun Air Station.


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