Commentary

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Recognizing our best

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Gathering military members to recognize excellence among the ranks is a
time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years. History

February 25, 2011 ×

Commentary

521st AMOW: How We Can!

by Col. Kip Turain
521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander

Greetings to members of the greater KMC area on behalf of the 3,000 members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing!

February 18, 2011 ×

Commentary

Taking care of our own

Taking care of our own

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

This week we kick off our annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive.

The Air Force Assistance Fund is a collection of four organizations,
providing an easy way to make a meaningful contribution to our way of
life. Your donations go directly to people who

February 10, 2011 ×

Commentary

BoxDBlues

BoxDBlues

February 4, 2011 ×

Commentary

What does African-American history month mean to me?

What does African-American history month mean to me?

by Chief Master Sgt. Vernon Butler
86th Airlift Wing command chief

I have always felt it is critically important to celebrate one

February 4, 2011 ×

Commentary

Impressive Airmen

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Every day I am impressed by the Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing. Your
incredible mission focus has impact here at home and around the globe.

January 28, 2011 ×

Commentary

Thank you, citizen Airmen

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

Citizen-Soldiers have played a pivotal role in America

January 21, 2011 ×

Commentary

Being a good wingman: more than just a phrase

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

The concept of a wingman goes back to the very early days of aerial
combat, when pilots in the first world war learned that two sets of eyes
were better than one

January 14, 2011 ×

Commentary

Make a fashion statement, wear the uniform correctly

by Sgt. Maj. Lisa Hunter
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

This winter seems to have brought some new Army Combat Uniform fashion
trends. Surely you

January 14, 2011 ×

Commentary

Take a refreshing look at COLA

by Col. Mike Monson
U.S. Air Forces in Europe comptroller

What a great overseas benefit this COLA thing is! Not to be confused
with popular soft drinks, the Cost of Living Allowance is a non-taxable
supplemental pay allowance designed to offset overseas prices of
non-housing goods and services.

January 7, 2011 ×