Commentary

Commentary

Inspire positive change in yourself, your community

by Lt. Col. Cynthia Richards

86th Airlift Wing Director of Staff

Our federal holidays commemorate momentous dates and people in history,
giving us an opportunity to reflect on significant events and celebrate
leaders that have shaped our great nation.

January 15, 2010 ×

Commentary

Make sure to properly dispose of tires

Make sure to properly dispose of tires

Story and photo by Don Doran

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

All too often we see old tires tossed away ruining a picturesque
woodland scene. The first person who thought a quiet out-of-the-way
location would be an easy place to get rid of their old tires, opened a
Pandora

January 8, 2010 ×

Commentary

Fly, fight and win in 2010 and beyond

Fly, fight and win in 2010 and beyond

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon

86th Airlift Wing commander

Happy 2010 to Team Ramstein! If 2009 was any indication, the 86th
Airlift Wing

January 8, 2010 ×

Commentary

Resolve this New Year’s to save energy

by James E. Fitzpatrick

86th Civil Engineer Group

Parting is such sweet sorrow

December 18, 2009 ×

Commentary

Looking back while moving forward

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon

86th Airlift Wing commander

Team Ramstein, your service continues to amaze this Airman. The command chief and I witnessed your leadership first hand these past two weeks during our operational readiness exercise. From mobility processing to learning how to survive and operate in a hazardous environment, we came together to start preparing for our […]

December 18, 2009 ×

Commentary

Resourcing the Army home: funding levels declining

by Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, Defender 6
U.S. Army Installation Management Command commanding general

In recent years, the Army and its installations have enjoyed
unprecedented levels of funding. In fiscal year 2008, the Army hit a
high water mark in its fiscal history with a total annual budget
exceeding $250 billion

December 11, 2009 ×

Commentary

Readiness leads to success – stay mission focused

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

Today marks the end of the first week of the 86th Airlift Wing

December 11, 2009 ×

Commentary

Responsible choices – a year-round

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

Warriors, we have just finished celebrating Thanksgiving and enjoying all that comes with this time of year.

December 4, 2009 ×

Commentary

A thankful Air Force family

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

The Thanksgiving holiday is synonymous with spending time with family and friends to celebrate the year

November 20, 2009 ×

Commentary

Military Matters

First Sergeant’s Corner Integrity First We’ve all heard the quote “Integrity is always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.” Per guidance by the chief of staff, dated Sept. 4, 2008, “The blue uniform will be the duty uniform worn every Monday by Air Force uniformed personnel.” […]

November 20, 2009 ×