Some ACs are illegal
Summer officially starts Tuesday, and with the heat, along comes the thought of air conditioners.
Summer officially starts Tuesday, and with the heat, along comes the thought of air conditioners.
Each year, the Department of Defense plays a role in delivering relief supplies and assisting in relief operations all over the world. For individuals overseas who want to contribute, the problem is getting the package where it needs to be.
Gen. John K. Cannon is often remembered for his work in restoring Tactical Air Command from a planning headquarters back to a full major command. As a famous World War II tactician, General Cannon was brought in to recreate a tactical air capability desperately needed for the Korean War.
Col. Rhonda Cornum relinquished command of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to Col. James M. Francis Thursday morning at a ceremony held on the Landstuhl Parade Field.
Weather was the deciding factor. The jump was scheduled for 1 p.m. June 5 at the Iron Mike drop zone. The day started out with low clouds and a slight breeze from the north. Exactly 105 paratroopers boarded five C-130s and headed out over the English Channel enroute to St. Mère Eglise, France. The last 10 minutes of the 50-minute flight followed the same heading as 61 years prior. We were all very anxious.
Col. Robert Kane, 86th Airlift Wing commander, took over reins of the KMC as commander Thursday following the change of command ceremony for the 435th Air Base Wing here.
Brig. Gen. Rosanne Bailey relinquished command of the 435th Air Base Wing to Col. Kurtis D. Lohide during a change of command ceremony here in Hangar One Thursday.
***image1***Marlies Sanders is recognized by Col. Bob Otto, 453th Air Base Wing vice commander, for her volunteer work with several community agencies to include the Boy Scouts, Ramstein American Elementary School, and the Family Support Center.
Every commander who takes the flag knows that one day that flag must pass to the next commander.