Commentary

Commentary

New LRMC CSM looks to improve his foxhole

Command Sgt. Major Billy Ray King
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

My philosophy is you have to improve your foxhole every place you go. I have been at the helm of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center only 30 days.

July 29, 2005 ×

Commentary

Family Readiness Group holds Army community together

Family Readiness Group holds Army community together

Commentary by Command Sgt. Major Jerry L. Reid, 21st Theater Support Command

When our Soldiers deploy to places that seem like a world away, our lives and our missions here do not grind to a halt. We stay in gear and move forward, thanks to the joint efforts of the Family Readiness Group and the element of the unit known as the Rear Detachment.

July 22, 2005 ×

Commentary

Action LineRamstein drivers need direction

Action Line
Ramstein drivers need direction

Every day on my way to work I am either nearly involved in or witness a potential major accident caused by careless or reckless driving. This morning I watched a vehicle cruise through the light at the intersection by Bldg. 201. They simply decided that they were in too much of a hurry to stop.

July 15, 2005 ×

Commentary

Mentoring is a leadership responsibility

Lt. Col. John L. Flynn
435th Medical Support Squadron commander

Your first duty as a leader is to grow more leaders and one way to do that is through a process called mentoring

July 15, 2005 ×

Commentary

The costs of fighting the Global War on Terrorism

The costs of fighting the Global War on Terrorism

Col. Kurt Lohide
435th Air Base Wing commander

We are asked of a lot in the Air Force and the military. Especially in times like these when our ops tempo is at full throttle and we have to run on all six cylinders.

July 1, 2005 ×

Commentary

25 things I believe

25 things I believe

Col. Kurt Lohide
435th Air Base Wing commander

I am excited and humbled about the opportunity to command the outstanding men and women of the 435th Air Base Wing. During my tenure I look forward to carrying on the great work started by my predecessor, Brig. Gen. Rosanne Bailey.

June 24, 2005 ×

Commentary

A sobering thought: The ‘I’ in DUI

A sobering thought: The ‘I’ in DUI

Lt. Col. Matthew Flood
435th Munitions Squadron commander

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June 17, 2005 ×

Commentary

An experience of a lifetime
786th participates in D-Day anniversary

Tech. Sgt. Michael Schieber and Master Sgt. Paul Karstendiek
786th Security Forces Squadron

Weather was the deciding factor. The jump was scheduled for 1 p.m. June 5 at the Iron Mike drop zone. The day started out with low clouds and a slight breeze from the north. Exactly 105 paratroopers boarded five C-130s and headed out over the English Channel enroute to St. Mère Eglise, France. The last 10 minutes of the 50-minute flight followed the same heading as 61 years prior. We were all very anxious.

June 17, 2005 ×

Commentary

Wing commander says farewellGeneral remembers challenges, thanks KMC, Team Ramstein

Wing commander says farewell
General remembers challenges, thanks KMC, Team Ramstein

Brig. Gen. Rosanne Bailey
435th Air Base Wing and KMC commander

Every commander who takes the flag knows that one day that flag must pass to the next commander.

June 10, 2005 ×

Commentary

Be prepared!

Be prepared!

Lt. Col Vincent T. Jovene Jr.
76th Airlift Squadron commander

Earlier this year, a mom

June 3, 2005 ×
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