Commentary

Commentary

Readiness is important in troubled times

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Grim circumstances around the world in recent weeks have upset our
normal routines and remind us of the role we play as U.S. service
members overseas.

March 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

Women’s history is military history

by Chief Master Sgt. Jeanne Vogt
1st Communications Maintenance Squadron superintendent

Having served for almost a quarter of a century in the Air Force and
having been a woman for almost twice that, I can say this is a different
Air Force than when I first joined.

March 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

Tragic events at Frankfurt remind us to stay vigilant

Commentary by Gen. Mark A. Welsh III
U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander

Like the rest of you, Betty and I were deeply saddened by the senseless
attack at Frankfurt International Airport that claimed the lives of two
of our Airmen and left two others seriously wounded.

March 18, 2011 ×

Commentary

They stand for Zac

They stand for Zac

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Four Ramstein Airmen, myself included, traveled to O

March 18, 2011 ×

Commentary

What to expect when expecting in the KMC

What to expect when expecting in the KMC

Commentary by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Yay! We’re pregnant! Now what?” Being pregnant is no easy task. Combine that with being stationed overseas and an entirely separate challenge is added. Luckily, there is no shortage of resources for the expecting family here in the KMC. The moment I found out I was pregnant, I was overwhelmed […]

March 11, 2011 ×

Commentary

Customers encouraged to visit legal website

Commentary by Capt. Kevin M. Boden
86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Office

By now, many of you have seen the American Forces Network commercials
about the Air Force legal assistance website that features members of
the Ramstein Law Center. We

March 11, 2011 ×

Commentary

Positive thinking proves to be powerful personal ally

by Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol
Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

As 2011 began, I knew I had some tough personal choices to make. These
choices were life-altering and I knew I needed to find a way to gain the
strength through the effects of these choices.

March 4, 2011 ×

Commentary

We mourn our fallen together

We mourn our fallen together

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

The old adage is true

March 4, 2011 ×

Commentary

Recognizing our best

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Gathering military members to recognize excellence among the ranks is a
time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years. History

February 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

521st AMOW: How We Can!

by Col. Kip Turain
521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander

Greetings to members of the greater KMC area on behalf of the 3,000 members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing!

February 18, 2011 ×