Kaiserslautern American, October 11, 2019

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FEATURE

HEALTH

NEWS

SPORTS

86th WSA Manager earns Airlifter of the Week, Page 3

Enhanced Access Clinic at LRMC to close Nov. 1, Page 5

HHC gains new commander, Page 8

Pumpkin season at Kaiserslautern’s Gartenschau, Page 14

October 11, 2019 | Volume 43, Number 40

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Thracian Fall 19 wraps up in Bulgaria

A group of Bulgarian paratroopers descend into Cheshnegirovo drop zone after performing a static-line jump in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Oct. 2. During Thracian Fall, the 37th Airlift Squadron provided primary airlift support to a U.S. sponsored military free-fall course for Bulgaria’s 68th Special Forces Brigade, resulting in a total of 121 personnel drops.

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PLOVDIV, BULGARIA  Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and more than 90 personnel deployed to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from Ramstein Air Base for Thracian Fall returned home Oct. 4. During the 12-day flying training deployment, the 37th Airlift Squadron flew 42 sorties and conducted 121 personnel drops for Bulgaria’s 68th Special Forces Brigade. Aircrew executed 19 low-cost, low-altitude airdrops, upgrading five pilots on the LCLA capability, and dropped 36.3 tons of heavy equipment. In total, the 37th AS and participating units were able to accomplish over 1,200 training events. U.S. Air Force Capt. Korie Roberts, Thracian Fall 19 mission commander, contributes the success of the exercise See THRACIAN FALL, Page 2

New SAPR volunteer victim advocates ready to help

Volunteer victim advocates-in-training practice techniques to help sexual assault victims at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 4. Volunteer victim advocates conduct outreach, like booths and prevention briefings, and go on call to respond to sexual assaults.

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The 86th Airlift Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office graduated 19 volunteer victim advocates after a weeklong training Oct. 4. The SAPR Volunteer Victim Advocate Program trains active duty and DOD civilians to provide 24-7 advocacy and response for victims of sexual assault. They provide initial response at the emergency room, continue case management, and provide resources and referrals for the victim. VVAs are a victim’s go-to resource to help them through the process of reporting a sexual assault, and answerSee VICTIM ADVOCATES, Page 7


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