October 2, 2015
Kaiserslautern American
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October 2, 2015
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Volume 39, number 39
Airmen weather missions during Cadre Focus Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The blue skies over Eastern Europe are only broken by spotted clouds and the slick Black Apaches racing ahead of vehicles and Soldiers. Behind them is a battery of artillery and even farther behind is an Army general, who ordered the operation on the forecast of an Airman that promised sunshine and blue skies. That Airman is from the 7th Weather Squadron, a weather squadron embedded with the Army providing real-time weather intelligence for Army operations in Europe. The squadron took time away from their duties to meet at Grafenwohr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 14 through 18 to become better battlefield weather Airmen during Cadre Focus 2015. “This week was important because we took Airmen, who are weather forecasters stationed with the Army, trained them on tools and techniques for supporting our Army customers and supporting our allies and missions in Eastern Europe,” said 1st Lt. Sean Miller, 7th WS education See WEATHER, Page 3
Staff Sgt. Cody Weakland and Tech. Sgt. Joshua Wisnewski, both 7th Weather Squadron battlefield weather Airmen, search for a fixed location in the woods of Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 16. The Airmen participated in Cadre Focus along with 30 other battlefield weather Airmen to enhance their skills and abilities in order to better support Army units.
instructors really helps because they act as the interpreters.” To further assist their students, the Hire Heroes USA team ensures there is a balanced ratio between instructors and veterans, allowing them to have one-on-one discussions. “Focusing on small groups is important to our team,” said Spencer Milo, Hire Heroes USA veteran programs manager. “The people par-
Tip of the Week Saturday is Unification Day, a legal German holiday. Stores will be closed.
Tops in Blue holds concert on Ramstein, Page 10
ticipating in this course are coming from a specific way of life and may require help adjusting. Our job is to provide that support, and working in small groups ensures that is done effectively.” Though the room was made up of primarily military members, retired service members and spouses were See HIRE, Page 3
NEWS
Veterans and dependents attended a Hire Heroes USA course to help ease their transition from military life to the civilian workforce Sept. 21 and 22 on Ramstein. During the course, students learned the importance of monitoring social
media, ways to market their skills, how to transform a performance report into a resume and how to have a successful interview. “One of the more difficult skills I had to learn was writing a resume,” said Senior Master Sgt. Nathan Kiser, a functional manager in U.S. Air Forces in Europe. “Before, it felt like I was trying to translate one language to another, but working with the
LIFESTYLES
Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
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Heroes prepare for workforce hire
Farmers market highlights regional, fresh produce, Page 17
Royals, Raiders clash in K-Town, Pages 20 and 21