Commentary

Commentary

Follow today so you can lead tomorrow

by Senior Master Sgt.
Medical Operations Squadron superintendent

Have you ever felt bothered with your boss for demanding something from you?  

Some of you may experience this on a daily basis. As a former Airman
Leadership School instructor, I often heard the phrase,

January 23, 2009 ×

Commentary

4 tips to safe nighttime driving in the KMC

Story and photo by Maj. John Kim Ramstein Optometry Services

While driving around the KMC, do you find it difficult to see the road
ahead? Have you wondered why night blindness seems worse since you PCSd
to Germany? Do you find it difficult to navigate your way home in the
morning or after work? If so, you are not alone.

January 16, 2009 ×

Commentary

Ownership is the key to leadership

Story and photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brandon Broughman 37th Airlift Squadron

In the sixth year of my 21-year Air Force career, I became seriously
disgruntled. I asked my unit first sergeant if he had some time to meet
with me and talk it over.

Our first sergeant was rumored to have crossed over from the Marines.
He was very coarse and frank, but I always found his feedback honest
and candid. I knew he wouldn

January 16, 2009 ×

Commentary

Want to be a shirt?

If you

January 9, 2009 ×

Commentary

Commander’s Action Line

Story and photo Story and photo by Angelika Lantz 435th Air Base Wing commander

QMy husband and I have a 14-month-old daughter who attends a local
German day care. During German holidays when her day care is closed,
she attends the Army

January 9, 2009 ×

Commentary

‘Buying green’ a good resolution for the new year

‘Buying green’ a good resolution for the new year

Story and photo Story and photo by Don Doran USAG Kaiserslautern

By now, most of us have heard that all U.S. government agencies,
including the Department of Defense

January 9, 2009 ×

Commentary

The mission never stops

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

With a mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace,
Airmen are working around the clock

December 19, 2008 ×

Commentary

Commander’s Action Line

QI just visited the new Ramstein Aquatic Center for the first time and
it is fantastic. The best pool I

December 19, 2008 ×

Commentary

Every Airman part of the fight – a peek at logistics

Story and photo by Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr.
3rd Air Force command chief

During my 24 years of service in the world

December 19, 2008 ×

Commentary

What a difference a characterization makes

An Airman 1st class was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal on
base. When the law enforcement officer pulled the Airman over, the
officer smelled alcohol on the Airman. When the Airman refused to
submit to a breathalyzer test, the officer obtained a search warrant
and had the Airman

December 12, 2008 ×