
1st CBCS powers AOC
Tech. Sgt. Richard Nunley, 1st Combat Communications Squadron technician, inspects a generator providing continuous power to the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center during an upgrade to its backup power systems June 8 on Ramstein. The 1st CBCS supported the 603rd AOC with 24-hour manning in order to deliver uninterrupted communications to austere locations within Europe and Africa.

DTC visit
Master Sgt. Cory Hancock, Deployment Transition Center program NCOIC, speaks to students from the University of Southern California School of Social Work June 12 on Ramstein. The USC School of Social Work offers the Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans and Military Families, which provides leading research and partnerships that improve the capacity and competency of mental health providers to effectively address the needs of wounded warriors and their families.

Wing inspection
Capt. Daniel Sabatelli, 37th Airlift Squadron, inspects the wings of a C-130J Super Hercules June 12 on Ramstein. The 37th AS regularly conducts airlifts, airdrops and aeromedical evacuation operations for the largest air base in Europe.

Preparation of parachutes
Senior Airman Patrick Bond and Airman 1st Class Zachary Arnold, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialists, inspect high velocity parachutes June 12 on Ramstein. Airmen from the 86th LRS check the chutes for safety hazards that could occur in training or on missions.

Chatting with ‘Coach K’
Staff Sgt. Kevin Rice, president of U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, takes part in a Internet chatroom session at the Sembach Community Activity Center. The online video chat Monday was the prelude to the chatroom session featuring Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. Soldiers from across the globe will chat with Krzyzewski, nicknamed “Coach K,” who attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He played basketball at West Point from 1966 to 1969 and served in the U.S. Army until 1974.
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