Archive for May, 2012

News

First sergeant: the easiest job in the Air Force

by Chief Master Sgt. Richard Zaferis
603d Air Operations Center

Have I worn the diamond? No. Have I received the training and performed
the role of the first sergeant? Yes. It is based on these experiences
that I will use to present a clarification of the title of this article.

May 25, 2012 ×

Blotter, News

KMC Blotter

May 25, 2012 ×

Features

Administrative assistant hits 50 years of AF service

Administrative assistant hits 50 years of AF service

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

An administrative assistant for the 435th Air and Space Communications
Group will celebrate 50 years of service to the Department of Defense
during a ceremony today on Ramstein.

May 25, 2012 ×

Commentary

The importance of readiness: My experience as an evacuee

by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In my short, three-year Air Force career, I have participated in more
than 10 exercises and inspections. I

May 25, 2012 ×

Commentary

Airmen dormitory leadership: your ADLs in action

by Staff Sgt. Robert Niter
86th Civil Engineer Squadron

The dormitories play a vital role in daily successes on the job and in
our missions. The dormitories are both a place Airmen can call home and
an establishment where they can relax. The dormitories are kept safe,
secure and up to Air Force standards by noncommissioned officers
assigned as airmen dorm leaders, or ADLs. A major part of the ADL

May 25, 2012 ×

Commentary

Memorial Day marks beginning of Critical Days of Summer

by Maj. Gen. David Scott
U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander

Memorial Day is a day to remember our fellow Americans who have made the
ultimate sacrifice for us and an opportunity to spend time with family
and friends.

May 25, 2012 ×

News

Service members, families attend Kindergraves memorial

Service members, families attend Kindergraves memorial

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 50 service members and their families attended the Kindergraves memorial service May 19 in Kaiserslautern.

May 25, 2012 ×

Lifestyle

English calendar of events, new website available to KMC

English calendar of events, new website available to KMC

A group of local tourism representatives from the Ramstein and
Kaiserslautern area teamed up to develop special offers and information
leaflets in English for the large number of Americans living in this
region.

May 18, 2012 ×

Features

Robin Olds: ‘Triple Ace’ and advocate of tactical air power

by Dr. Silvano Wueschner
86th Airlift Wing historian

Brig. Gen. Robin Olds was a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot whose combined
total of 16 victories in World War II and Vietnam earned him the
distinction of a

May 18, 2012 ×

News

Fuels flight wins  Air Force-level award

Fuels flight wins Air Force-level award

by Airman 1st Class Trevor Rhynes
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight won the
American Petroleum Institute trophy for best fuels flight in the Air
Force for 2011.

May 18, 2012 ×
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