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Commander’s Action line

Q Is it possible to offer an after-hour care center for the KMC? I am aware of the self-help book and the nurse care-line, but both often suggest seeing a medical facility within 24 hours, which isn’t always possible on the weekends and holidays. The emergency room should stay an […]

April 3, 2009 ×

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DUIs can happen to anyone; make the right

Have you ever had one of those days that felt like the world came to a screeching halt? For me, that day was Jan. 24.

April 3, 2009 ×

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Sgt. Maj. shares lessons learned after recent motorcycle accident

Commentary by Sgt. Maj. Cameron Porter

I was so excited. I had just purchased a new battery, and the weather
was looking very nice. In fact, it would turn out to be the first warm,
sunny day of 2009.

March 27, 2009 ×

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NCOs, professional organizations need you


3rd Air Force

Several times a year during commander

March 27, 2009 ×

Commentary

Chief Airey leaves legendary, lasting

by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher
17th Air Force Public Affairs

Since his installation as the first chief master sergeant of the Air
Force in 1967, Chief Paul W. Airey

March 27, 2009 ×

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From the top: perspectives on the Super Hercules_20_03_09

by Chief Master Sgt.
86th Airlift Wing command chief

There’s a simple, universal principle that’s followed me through my Air Force career: “The reward for great work is more work.” This idea can be difficult to deal with. When an Air Force member produces outstanding results, the expectations for that person go way up, and they soon find themselves […]

March 20, 2009 ×

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From the top: perspectives on the Super Hercules

by Brig. Gen. Bill Bender
86th Airlift Wing commander

The arrival of our first J-model C-130 next month is something to celebrate. The Super Hercules is a terrific  airframe that will increase our tactical airlift capabilities exponentially. When all 14 aircraft have arrived, we’ll be flying farther, faster and carrying more people and equipment with a huge reduction in […]

March 20, 2009 ×

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Be a good sponsor, talk about consequences of

by Col. Don Bacon
435th Air Base Wing commander

I take my responsibilities as the installation commander to provide a safe and secure

community for our patriots, families and schools seriously; I am a firm
believer that we are all accountable for our own actions. 

March 20, 2009 ×

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Diversity: Making a world of difference

by Tech. Sgt. Torrie Pettaway
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal Opportunity

What do you know about diversity? People tend to think of diversity as
simply demographic

March 13, 2009 ×

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Commander’s Action Line

Col. Don

I have noticed
over the last few months that the Ramstein Yard Sale site has exploded
on the Internet. I know that you are not allowed to sell items through
the Military Postal System through the big Internet auction sites, but
I have received conflicting information about using the MPS for sending
items. Before I start listing, what is the MPS policy on buying and
selling items?

March 13, 2009 ×