Commentary

“The military takes care of its own.”  I’ve heard that my whole career and have witnessed the truth of the statement time and time again.  As we move into the holiday season, that statement and our commitment to it become even more important. Many of our troops are away from […]

About six weeks ago we noticed a significant change in the flight pattern west of Ramstein Air Base. Previously, the flight pattern was higher in altitude and positioned a few kilometers to the north of our village across the uninhabited farm land.

“Our achievements are shaped by the terrain of our lives and the strength of the foundations we set. In building the life we’ve imagined, we must be true to our beliefs, dare to be ethical, and strive to be honorable. Integrity is the highest ground to which we can aspire.” […]

An important decision for many high school students and their parents is where the student will attend college after graduation.

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.

Would it be possible to publish again the rules for the large traffic circle? It is my impression many people who use the circle do not appreciate that the inside lane has priority or will simply stay on the outside lane all the way around for fear of the inside lane.

As a young Boy Scout sitting in a junior leadership training class, I was taught something that sticks with me to do this day. The subject was the Seven Ps: Proper prior planning prevents pitifully poor performance. This phrase ties in very well with our day-to-day mission here.