Commentary

Q I have recently noticed a number of government motor vehicles in the KMC being used for actions I thought were not allowed. Are certain activities allowed overseas that aren’t authorized in CONUS locations? A I appreciate the opportunity to present the “ins and outs” for using government vehicles. The […]

There are numerous reasons why people join our military

I can still remember the event years later as if it happened yesterday.
I received a phone call from the NCOIC of the Military Personnel
Flight. I was informed that I had one hour to report to the MPF in
service dress and lead a casualty notification team.

QI walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke every time I visit the Vogelweh Power Zone and Ramstein Bowling Center.

Would it be possible to establish a smoke-free zone at these entrance ways?

Q Housing residents on Ramstein have been told that portable air conditioning units are not authorized. However, when I drive around the KMC, I see base agencies using A/C units. Why can some offices use these units, but not base housing residents? A Thank you for this well-timed question … […]

Too many times, I am driving down the road and I see a motorcyclist who
is not wearing the proper gear, is moving too fast for the road
conditions or is passing unsafely.

Q On two occasions, I havebeen turned away from the Rhineland Inn Dining facility for bringing my family members with me. What is the base policy? A Air Force-appropriated dining facilities are primarilyintended to provide a quality and nutritious meal to the meal card holders that are not receiving basic […]