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As we approach the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks it
is important for all Airmen to remember the vital role we play in
ensuring the liberty and security of the U.S. and its allies.

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command held a retreat and retirement
ceremony at Panzer Parade Field in Kaiserslautern Aug. 27 to honor the
service and careers of three retiring Soldiers.  

Members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing came together to
welcome their new commander during a change of command ceremony Monday
in Hanger 3 on Ramstein.

Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas R. Capel became the 16th U.S. Army Europe
command sergeant major during an assumption of responsibility ceremony
Aug. 25 on Campbell Barracks here.

A military memorial service for Staff Sgt. James R. Ide V, 32, of
Festus, Mo., is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Vogelweh Chapel
in Kaiserslautern. Sergeant Ide died of wounds sustained Aug. 29 when
his unit was attacked with small arms fire near Hyderabad, Helmand
Province, Afghanistan.

As we approach the Labor Day holiday, I would like all of us to pause
for a moment and think about what

Fall is here, and there is a chill in the air and the leaves are turning color.

So, where is the heat? Before answering that question, let