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Commentary: A proclamation on Women’s History Month

Commentary: A proclamation on Women’s History Month

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the countless women who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity in our Nation. We also reaffirm our commitment to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls in the United States and around the world. We are mindful that we […]

March 10, 2023 ×

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Commentary: The 786 FSS is ATLAS STRONG!

Commentary: The 786 FSS is ATLAS STRONG!

The amazing team that makes up the 786th Force Support Squadron is comprised of members from so many backgrounds. We have a full complement of active and reserve military service members, appropriated fund civilians, non-appropriated fund civilians and local nationals. It is with this awesome set of diversity that we […]

February 17, 2023 ×

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A proclamation on National Black History Month

A proclamation on National Black History Month

During National Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society. This country was established upon the profound but simple idea that […]

February 10, 2023 ×

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Commentary: Finding independence as a military spouse

Commentary: Finding independence as a military spouse

Finding my career When my husband and I first started dating in 2016, he asked me if I was going to be ok with the challenges that can happen in a military relationship. I remember feeling nervous and excited for our future.  I spent the next few years continuing to […]

February 10, 2023 ×

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Commentary: King Comm – Our mission is to connect

Commentary: King Comm – Our mission is to connect

I come from humble beginnings, in the poorest country in Central America, Nicaragua, and know the sacrifices of my mother and her demonstrated servant leadership have guided me throughout the years. As our country suffered from internal conflict and wars, she immigrated to the United States with my older siblings […]

February 3, 2023 ×

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Commentary: Fit to fight: A battle versus oneself

Commentary: Fit to fight: A battle versus oneself

What does it truly mean to be fit to fight? The Air Force has created the Comprehensive Airman Fitness framework that outlines the parameters of the idea of being “Fit to Fight” by focusing on four pillars: Physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. That all looks good on paper, but […]

January 27, 2023 ×

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Commentary: Renewed hope for changes to Feres

U.S. Marine Corp veteran and Army Soldier Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal was selected for Special Forces Underwater Operations School. To attend, he needed medical clearance for a lung injury he sustained while taking enemy fire in Iraq 2004. In January 2017, an Army doctor gave Stayskal clearance to attend […]

January 13, 2023 ×

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Commentary: I’m still here

Commentary: I’m still here

Imagine for a minute you’re a nervous 17-year-old high school kid. You’re the president of a club, and you’ll be giving a speech at the club’s annual banquet. Not only that, but a state representative whom you admire is going to be there listening to your speech. Your heart is […]

December 2, 2022 ×

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Commentary: A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month

Commentary: A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month

During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate Indigenous peoples past and present and rededicate ourselves to honoring Tribal sovereignty, promoting Tribal self-determination, and upholding the United States’ solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations. America has not always delivered on its promise of equal dignity and respect for […]

November 11, 2022 ×

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Commentary: 569 United States Forces Police Squadron is ATLAS STRONG

Commentary: 569 United States Forces Police Squadron is ATLAS STRONG

by Maj. Brian Gilliam
569th United States Forces Police Squadron commander

The 569th United States Forces Police Squadron is ‘ATLAS strong,’ as we align with the 86th Mission Support Group’s motto. Our Defenders, who are known as Guardian Eagles, work in a joint, multi-agency, and international environment to serve and protect the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Being ‘ATLAS strong’ at the 569th […]

November 4, 2022 ×