Commentary

Commentary

ARI: Pillar I ― Mission Focus

by Col. Stephen Lambert
86th Airlift Wing vice commander

General Hyde recently outlined the 86th Airlift Wing

February 3, 2012 ×

Commentary

Knights Take Flight

by Maj. Lou Marnell
86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander

The Blue Knights, Airmen in the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, live
our Air Force core values every day. Their contributions ensure the Air
Force mission is accomplished through their hard work and dedication.
Among these maintenance professionals is a unique group known as the
Flying Crew Chiefs.

February 3, 2012 ×

Commentary

Our family, our community, our mission

by Col. David Haase
86th Logistics Readiness Group commander

After a busy holiday season, many of us are looking forward to the
challenges and opportunities a new year offers. That makes this a great
time to take a few moments to think about how you can support our
military families by making the KMC an even better place to live, work
and play.

January 27, 2012 ×

Commentary

Knowledge is power: know who to call

by Tech. Sgt. Roman Rocha
Ramstein Area Defense Counsel

You have just been notified by your first sergeant that both he and your
commander suspect you have committed an offense and an investigation
has commenced to determine facts about the stated allegations.

January 20, 2012 ×

Commentary

Leadership lessons from unlikely sources

by Col. James Clapsaddle
86th Medical Group deputy commander

While there may be some natural born leaders out there, I don

January 20, 2012 ×

Commentary

No ARIs…no excuses…drink responsibly

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

Alcohol-related incidents are a serious issue for our Airmen, families
and local community. ARIs directly affect our ability to conduct our
military mission, disrupt unit manning and productivity, and create
additional burdens on unit leadership.

January 13, 2012 ×

Commentary

Not ‘just’ an Airman

by Col. Margaret Walsh
86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander

I dislike to hear the phase

January 6, 2012 ×

Commentary

86th VRS reveals special holiday visit

by Lt. Col. Ryan Coyne
86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron commander and Maj. Christine Stevens
86th VRS

Shhhhh

December 16, 2011 ×

Commentary

Level 10 Leadership

by Col. Mike Monson
86th Mission Support Group commander

What does it take to be a good leader? How about a great leader? Over my
20+ year military career, I

December 16, 2011 ×

Commentary

The art of followership

by Lt. Col. Jarrett Purdue
86th Civil Engineering Squadron

Numerous essays have been written on leadership, including many featured
in this corner of the KA over the years. Much less, however, is written
about followership.

December 9, 2011 ×