FEATURE
FEATURE
Man’s best friend — 86 SFS MWD trainers honor heroes of past conflicts, Page 6
Partnership — Triple teamwork at Stolen Cerberus VII, Pages 12-13
NEWS
LIFESTYLE
Joint training — 12 CAB supports forward-observer training, Pages 16-17
September 18, 2020 | Volume 44, Number 37
Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Gartenschau Kaiserslautern, Page 20
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SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference by Tech. Sgt. Areca T. Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees, Sept. 14. During her remarks, Barrett discussed the Department of the Air Force’s heritage of advancing technology, and its impact on modern-day readiness. She also took the time to recognize achievements across the Air and Space Forces, and provided insight on the way ahead for Airmen and Space Professionals. “Less than a month after the Air Force was established, the nascent service launched a tradition of breakthrough technological development with the X-planes,” she said. The X-plane series laid the groundwork for many of the Air Force’s aircraft today. The X-1, piloted by Charles E. Yeager, broke the sound barrier; the X-7 tested See AIR, SPACE, CYBER, Page 2
Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett delivers a pre-recorded message for the Air Force Association Virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2020 at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 10. Due to COVID-19 this year will be the first virtual AFA conference. Photo by Wayne Clark
We’ll never forget: 9/11 remembrance ceremony Photos by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jessica Werner, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, recites an invocation during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 11. A total of 2,977 victims were laid to rest from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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A ceremonial bell at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 11. In the past, a a fire service tradition involved sounding the bell, which signified the beginning of the day’s shift. If a firefighter lost their life during the line of duty, the mournful toll of the bell solemnly announced their passing.