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Commentary At USAG Stuttgart, German-American hunting partnership leads to lasting friendships, new opportunities

Commentary At USAG Stuttgart, German-American hunting partnership leads to lasting friendships, new opportunities

When I first stepped onto the Panzer Range Complex as a Jungjägerin, a newly licensed German hunter, I wasn’t there to qualify for a military range or earn a service medal. I was one of 25 people gathered to take part in one of the most meaningful traditions in the […]

September 5, 2025 ×

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Commentary: Behind the wheel of service - the life and legacy of a logistics leader

Commentary: Behind the wheel of service – the life and legacy of a logistics leader

Growing up in the 60s and 70s, owning a car was just a dream for me. Fast forward to today, and I’m responsible for the maintenance and safety of more than 70 Non-Appropriated and Appropriated Fund vehicles. Not many people can say they’ve dedicated nearly their entire life to serving […]

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Commentary: Honoring those who served

Commentary: Honoring those who served

“Some missions leave a lasting memory—this was one of them. I had the solemn honor of serving as the Flying Crew Chief, alongside SSgt. John Glynn, on the mission to repatriate four U.S. Soldiers who tragically lost their lives in Lithuania. Representing the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and working in […]

July 18, 2025 ×

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Commentary: Air Force Families Forever: Honoring their memory, supporting their journey

Commentary: Air Force Families Forever: Honoring their memory, supporting their journey

Our families know what sacrifice means. We do it every day. At the Ramstein Military and Family Readiness Center, we are committed to ensuring that the bond between service members and their families doesn’t end with funeral honors. The Air Force Families Forever program was created to continue caring for […]

June 6, 2025 ×

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A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month

A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month

During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the history, rich cultures, and vast contributions of Native peoples. We celebrate the hundreds of Tribal Nations that are ushering in a new era in our Nation-to-Nation relationships. And we recommit to respecting Tribal sovereignty and self-determination and working in partnership with […]

November 15, 2024 ×

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Commentary: Grover: My guardian through shadows

Commentary: Grover: My guardian through shadows

Red and blue lights surround my house. Tears are streaming down my biological mother’s face. Her boyfriend is yelling at the men with shiny badges and guns on their hips. I am sitting on the couch quietly. At age five, my life was about to change dramatically in West Virginia. […]

September 13, 2024 ×

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Small mistakes carry big consequences

Small mistakes carry big consequences

Wrapped in a scratchy and uncomfortable wool blanket on a worn down mat, I was sitting in a jail cell asking myself where I went wrong. I wondered what led me to even start my car that night and how I was going to recover from this. On Friday, Dec. […]

July 5, 2024 ×

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Commentary: National Day of Remembrance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day

On the evening of June 6, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcast a prayer for the Nation. At the time, war was raging in Europe, and Hitler controlled most of it. Freedom and democracy were under assault around the world. But on that day, hope had landed on the beaches […]

June 13, 2024 ×

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Commentary: A Proclamation on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2024

Commentary: A Proclamation on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2024

Today, we honor the nearly one million military spouses for their service and sacrifice for our Nation. They are resilient. They are courageous. Like our service members, they make our country stronger. Through long tours, frequent moves, and constant demands, these men and women remain unwavering, representing the very best […]

May 24, 2024 ×

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Commentary: Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders Heritage Month

Commentary: Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders Heritage Month

This month, we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, whose ingenuity, grit, and perseverance have pushed our great American experiment forward. From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years to Asian immigrants who have newly arrived and […]

May 10, 2024 ×