Commentary

Commentary

Ramstein noise abatement committee works with neighbors to minimize air noise

Ramstein noise abatement committee works with neighbors to minimize air noise


About six weeks ago we noticed a significant change in the flight pattern west of Ramstein Air Base. Previously, the flight pattern was higher in altitude and positioned a few kilometers to the north of our village across the uninhabited farm land.

November 4, 2005 ×

Commentary

Remember the Good Samaritan in 2005 CFC

Col. Jack Briggs
USAFE director of safety

“No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions – he had money, too.” This famous saying by Margaret Thatcher is prophetic during our current Combined Federal Campaign season. Many of us live comfortable lives with few if any basic needs going unmet. All of us, […]

November 4, 2005 ×

Commentary

Foundation for integrity takes purpose, mentors, GRIT

Chief Master Sgt. William M. McGovern
USAFE Command paralegal manager

“Our achievements are shaped by the terrain of our lives and the strength of the foundations we set. In building the life we’ve imagined, we must be true to our beliefs, dare to be ethical, and strive to be honorable. Integrity is the highest ground to which we can aspire.” […]

October 28, 2005 ×

Commentary

Students in Europe should visit colleges too

Lt. Col. Erik Daiga
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
commander

An important decision for many high school students and their parents is where the student will attend college after graduation.

October 28, 2005 ×

Commentary

Domestic violence affects children, too

Jessica Armstead
82nd Training Wing military spouse

Many parents believe they can hide domestic violence from their children, according to the Family Violence Prevention Fund.

October 21, 2005 ×

Commentary

Honor comes to those who serve

Capt. Kevin Tuttle
45th Space Wing Public Affairs

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.

October 21, 2005 ×

Commentary

Rules of the traffic circle

Rules of the traffic circle


Would it be possible to publish again the rules for the large traffic circle? It is my impression many people who use the circle do not appreciate that the inside lane has priority or will simply stay on the outside lane all the way around for fear of the inside lane.

October 14, 2005 ×

Commentary

Give blood; send a lifeline

Maj. Jean Ruddell
88th Medical Group clinical laboratory

Take the time to donate blood when your base hosts a blood drive and send a lifeline to the troops.

October 14, 2005 ×

Commentary

Proper prior planning prevents pitifully poor performance

Staff Sgt. Thomas Brick
332nd Expeditionary Contracting Squadron

As a young Boy Scout sitting in a junior leadership training class, I was taught something that sticks with me to do this day. The subject was the Seven Ps: Proper prior planning prevents pitifully poor performance. This phrase ties in very well with our day-to-day mission here.

October 14, 2005 ×

Commentary

Jewish High Holy Days

Chaplain (Capt.) Don Levy
435th Air Base Wing Jewish Chaplain

Rosh Hashanah, meaning “head of the year,” is the Jewish celebration of the New Year. It is timed with the new moon of the lunar month of Tishri, because tradition says this is the anniversary of Creation.

October 7, 2005 ×
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