Commentary

Commentary

Celebrate 60 years at Ramstein event

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander

All around the globe Air Force bases are celebrating their 60-year
anniversary as a service. Ramstein, as well, will hold a huge birthday
celebration to remember the past and to look toward the future.

August 10, 2007 ×

Commentary

Keep license, registration up to date

Upon arrival in Germany, Airmen, Soldiers, Department of Defense
civilian employees and family members have much to do while getting
settled in. One major item on that

August 3, 2007 ×

Commentary

Operating the “Gateway to Europe”

When most people think of an operations group, they think of squadrons and airplanes. 

At least, that is what I did when I received the welcome news that I
was to become the next 86th Operations Group commander. But as I
prepared for the new job, I learned there is much more to the 86th OG
than just flying.

August 3, 2007 ×

Commentary

How AFSO 21, other programs improve Air Force

Some would argue that Washington, D.C., is the seat of power for the entire free world.

When I walked the city

July 27, 2007 ×

Commentary

KMC on the Radar

KMC on the Radar

We are all blessed to have the opportunity to live in Germany for an
assignment. However, living overseas can sometimes be stressful or
confusing and you may have questions about visas, local events,
marriage licenses and other issues. All of these questions can be
answered at the German-American Community Office in Kaiserslautern.

July 27, 2007 ×

Commentary

86th Airlift Wing vice says ‘farewell’

86th Airlift Wing vice says ‘farewell’

Col. Glen Apgar
Outgoing 86th AW vice commander

Team Ramstein

July 20, 2007 ×

Commentary

KMC on the radar: Celebrate 60th at concert series

KMC on the radar: Celebrate 60th at concert series

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston
KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander

Come out and help the KMC celebrate the U.S. Air Force

July 20, 2007 ×

Commentary

Searching for college? Air Force Academy, great option

Cadet Matt Cook
Kaiserslautern American

As the senior year for many resident students draws near, one
significant question may be facing those college bound students. What
college is right for me? One possible solution to this daunting
question could be the United States Air Force Academy.

July 13, 2007 ×

Commentary

Mission Just Us needs all of us

Mission Just Us needs all of us

Brig. Gen. Rich Johnston
KMC and 86th Airlift Wing commander

I often observe our aeromedical evacuation squadron, contingency
aeromedical staging facility, and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
personnel assisting injured servicemembers.  As the primary aeromedical
hub for OEF and OIF, several thousand patients were aeromedically
evacuated in and out of Ramstein and I try and visit as many of the
wounded arriving or departing Ramstein as possible.

July 13, 2007 ×

Commentary

RECIPE FOR: Success

1st Lt. Barron Tompkins
1st Combat Communications

When the National Security Act of 1947 created a separate and
independent Air Force, it was not the result of one man

June 22, 2007 ×