Commentary

Commentary

Readiness — an operational imperative

Readiness — an operational imperative

by Brig. Gen. C.K. Hyde
86th Airlift Wing commander

“Train like you fight.” As Airmen, we are familiar with this saying, but it is more than a “bumper sticker” — it is literally life or death in war fighting. The world remains a dangerous place and Airmen delivering combat power from air, space and cyberspace will increasingly be called […]

June 15, 2012 ×

Commentary

It takes a team, Ramstein

by Lt. Col. Jeremy Eldred
76th Airlift Squadron

Recently, our squadron held a retirement ceremony for one of our Airmen.
The colors were posted, the national anthem was sung (very well, by the
way) and gifts were given.

June 8, 2012 ×

Commentary

Finding your way down a winding Air Force road

by Tech. Sgt. Chad Thompson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

There are many things in life we can

June 1, 2012 ×

Commentary

The importance of readiness: My experience as an evacuee

by Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In my short, three-year Air Force career, I have participated in more
than 10 exercises and inspections. I

May 25, 2012 ×

Commentary

Airmen dormitory leadership: your ADLs in action

by Staff Sgt. Robert Niter
86th Civil Engineer Squadron

The dormitories play a vital role in daily successes on the job and in
our missions. The dormitories are both a place Airmen can call home and
an establishment where they can relax. The dormitories are kept safe,
secure and up to Air Force standards by noncommissioned officers
assigned as airmen dorm leaders, or ADLs. A major part of the ADL

May 25, 2012 ×

Commentary

Memorial Day marks beginning of Critical Days of Summer

by Maj. Gen. David Scott
U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander

Memorial Day is a day to remember our fellow Americans who have made the
ultimate sacrifice for us and an opportunity to spend time with family
and friends.

May 25, 2012 ×

Commentary

Action Line: Notification of towed vehicles at KMCC parking lot

The following is an Action Line query
that was recently submitted. The Commander

May 18, 2012 ×

Commentary

Chickens and eggs, Airmen and mission, and ‘love’

by Col. Scott T. Fike
86th Maintenance Group commander

At some point in one

May 18, 2012 ×

Commentary

Daughter remembers mother’s words

Commentary by Joanne Coley
786th Force Support Squadron

Long before President John F. Kennedy challenged a generation of
Americans with the inspiring words,

May 11, 2012 ×

Commentary

It’s your move, Ramstein

by 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron

With the

May 11, 2012 ×