86th AW command chief leaves legacy of lasting airmanship
Core values, air power and followership are some things an Airman might think of when it comes to an enlisted leader with 28 years of service.
Core values, air power and followership are some things an Airman might think of when it comes to an enlisted leader with 28 years of service.
Occasionally, folks around base will ask me after a court-martial, “What do you think about the result?” The question comes up more often when the accused member is acquitted or when the punishment appears to be somewhat lenient. This occasionally causes me to scratch my head a bit. The apparent implication is that I would expect a conviction and a severe punishment in every case brought to court.
When I was younger, the thought of joining the military terrified me. When I was 16, my older brother joined the Air Force, and I couldn’t shake the fear I had of him being in a dangerous place. It wasn’t until I turned 18 and all of my older brothers joined that I thought, “Maybe this is something I can do.” I realized the fear I had was me just not knowing enough about the military lifestyle.
Brig. Gen. Norvell V. Coots assumed command of Europe Regional Medical Command, including responsibilities as the U.S. Army Europe command surgeon, during a change of command ceremony May 22 on Sembach Kaserne.
From May 17 through 21, a five-man team from Ramstein assisted in airdrops of more than 350 personnel into Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Burglaries are one of the most common crimes and a constant focus for local and military police. Burglars look for easy entry into a house, so they can steal high-value items quickly and effortlessly.
The ripple-effect of many decisions can lead to catastrophic results or triumphant success; however, when the tragedy can be avoided with the simple “click” of a safety helmet, making the right choice should be simple.
The 86th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight presents Ramstein’s annual drinking water quality report.
This report, which is required by Air Force Instruction and mirrors the Consumer Confidence Report required by the EPA in CONUS, is designed to inform residents about the excellent water and services delivered over the past year.
U.S. personnel stationed overseas can ship vehicles to the United States free of federal tax and duty. This exemption means big savings if you meet three conditions: you must take physical possession of the vehicle prior to shipment, have valid PCS orders and import it for personal use. However, the exemption does not free you from state taxation.
The 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted its culminating training exercise designed to test a wide range of passenger movements, civilian evacuation, casualty reporting and postal operations May 12 to 16 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern.