Commentary

Commentary

Sequestration: How USAFE-AFAFRICA may be affected

Sequestration: How USAFE-AFAFRICA may be affected

by Gen. Philip M. Breedlove
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks about the sequestration.

March 1, 2013 ×

Commentary

Take care of what we have — our installations

by Lt. Col. Jarrett Purdue and Senior Master Sgt. Tyron Gagnon
86th Civil Engineer Squadron commander and 86th CES superintendent

In the Air Force, our rifles are our aircraft and space systems that give us unrivaled speed, range and flexibility to deter, monitor and hold at risk any target on earth at all times.

February 22, 2013 ×

Commentary

Don’t trash your integrity

by 2nd Lt. Michael Peterson
786th Civil Engineer Squadron

Disposing of trash improperly is a question of personal integrity, especially when you are aware that off-base residents are not authorized to bring their personal property refuse onto any installation for disposal in facility dumpsters, recycle centers, or in military family housing underground dumpsters.

February 15, 2013 ×

Commentary

Air Force Sponsorship Program

by Maj. Mark Ashman
86th Maintenance Operations Squadron

Recently, I saw a commercial on AFN whereby a new Soldier showed up to the unit and reported in. He was asked who his sponsor was. He replied, “Sergeant, I don’t know. I don’t have one.” Needless to say, “that’s not what right looks like,” and that is no way to transition to a new base.

February 15, 2013 ×

Commentary

Movement control unit conducts mission readiness exercise

by 1st Lt. Chaz Deering
39th Movement Control Battalion Public Affairs, 21s TSC

Soldiers of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 39th Transportation Battalion Movement Control conducted a mission readiness exercise on Panzer Kaserne, Jan. 14 to 18, to prepare for their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

February 8, 2013 ×

Commentary

86th VRS keeps responders rolling

by Airman 1st Class Tameara Lupfer-Hamilton
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron

When you call an emergency number, such as 112 here in Germany, how
would you feel if they told you to call back later due to first
responder vehicles, such as police cars and ambulances, not being
serviceable? Fortunately, there is a robust process in place to make
sure that does not happen. Here in the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron

February 8, 2013 ×

Commentary

Hello USAREUR

Lt. Gen. Don Campbell
U.S. Army Europe commanding general

It is wonderful to be back in Europe! Ann and I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to once again join the tremendous team here at U.S. Army
Europe.

February 8, 2013 ×

Commentary

Driving the future

by Col. John Shapland
435th Air Ground Operations Wing

Have you ever heard the phrase,

February 1, 2013 ×

Commentary

Continue to take care of each other

by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth McDowell
86th Medical Operations Squadron

Taking care of ourselves and our wingmen is something that we hear all
too often. As we begin our journey into the new year and as we set our
goals and New Year

February 1, 2013 ×

Commentary

New Year’s resolutions: more bang for your buck

New Year’s resolutions: more bang for your buck

by Senior Airman Caitlin O

Ramstein’s financial counseling professionals offer the following advice for those interested in changing their financial future for the better.

January 25, 2013 ×