September 20, 2013
HAVE YOU READ YOUR KA TODAY?
Volume 37, number 37
Photo by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
Polish air force visits Ramstein Master Sgt. Jason Carey, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, explains the multiple functions of the C-130J Super Hercules to Warrant Officer 1st Class Krzysztof Gadowski (second left), Polish chief master sergeant of the air force, and his staff.
JPAC: until they are home
Drive safely during fall. Turn on headlights in inclement weather. Watch the fog and wet leaves.
Into the wild blue yonder, Page 13
See JPAC, Page 15
NEWS
Tip of the Week
“We try to give the fullest possible accounting of missing service members from World War II to present day,” said Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ospina, JPAC mission team leader. “It was a commitment that we have made, ‘never leave a fallen comrade behind,’ and that’s why we’re here.” The main command is located on Oahu, Hawaii,
NEWS
Although the sun is up, you could hardly tell through the dense fog creating an eerie feeling at the dig site. Everyone had their warmest jackets on as they prepared to load everything up after a long year and a half of digging. Over the hill, there was a large crater created
years ago by an aircraft crash. All the greenery around the crater was gone. The only thing left was dirt and tree stumps. Working together, volunteers packed up all equipment used for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command’s mission Sept. 13. According to their website, JPAC conducts global search, recovery and laboratory operations to identify unaccounted-for Americans from past conflicts.
SPORTS
by Senior Airman Hailey Haux 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Volunteers make bazaar a success, Pages 24 and 25
Vintners offer specialities on culinary hike, Page 30