Commentary

Commentary

Commander’s Action Line

QI walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke every time I visit the Vogelweh Power Zone and Ramstein Bowling Center.

Would it be possible to establish a smoke-free zone at these entrance ways?

August 15, 2008 ×

Commentary

The little things make a big difference

by Lt. Col. Andy Brunetto
386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron commander

Despite what I

August 15, 2008 ×

Commentary

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Q Housing residents on Ramstein have been told that portable air conditioning units are not authorized. However, when I drive around the KMC, I see base agencies using A/C units. Why can some offices use these units, but not base housing residents? A Thank you for this well-timed question … […]

August 8, 2008 ×

Commentary

Unsafe motorcycle riding must stop

by Maj. Gen. Yves J. Fontaine
21st Theater Sustainment Command Commanding General

Too many times, I am driving down the road and I see a motorcyclist who
is not wearing the proper gear, is moving too fast for the road
conditions or is passing unsafely.

August 8, 2008 ×

Commentary

Reflecting on my 3rd Air Force tenure

by Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas
3rd Air Force Command Chief Master

Sergeant 3rd Air Force Warriors, First and foremost, it

August 1, 2008 ×

Commentary

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Q On two occasions, I havebeen turned away from the Rhineland Inn Dining facility for bringing my family members with me. What is the base policy? A Air Force-appropriated dining facilities are primarilyintended to provide a quality and nutritious meal to the meal card holders that are not receiving basic […]

August 1, 2008 ×

Commentary

Leadership of NCOs is essential

Commentary by Senior Airman Daniel Burton
1st Combat Communications Squadron

The transition from the Airman tier to the non-commissioned officer
tier can be one of the most challenging, yet exciting, events for an
Airman in today

July 25, 2008 ×

Commentary

Commander’s Action Line

Col. Don

Q: I am
fortunate enough to live in the new housing on Ramstein. About a month
and a half ago, I noticed that one street light in front of my unit was

inoperable. Now there are several on the street that don

July 25, 2008 ×

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Q I know the military continually has problems with people drinking and driving, and was wondering how many of these happen at on-base establishments? If many do happen at on-base facilities, would it be legal to place a breathalyzer machine in each facility? A Thank you very much for your […]

July 18, 2008 ×

Commentary

We need to fight terrorism together

by Anthony Jackson
Antiterrorism and Force Protection Office

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were acts of war against the
United States of America and its allies and against the concept of
civilized society. The enemy is not one person; it is not a single
political regime. The enemy is terrorism.

July 18, 2008 ×