Commentary

Commentary

Attitude is everything

Attitude is everything

Maj. Joe Engelbrecht
Defense Force Commander

ALI AIR BASE, Iraq

November 18, 2005 ×

Commentary

Stay fit, even during holiday fests

Maj. Andrea Begel
435th Security Forces Squadron commander

Of all of the positive changes that have occurred since I entered the Air Force, I

November 18, 2005 ×

Commentary

Great American SmokeoutCommit to quit

Great American Smokeout
Commit to quit


Are you thinking about quitting tobacco? Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of smokers who would like to quit. The Ramstein Health and Wellness Center can help you use the Great American Smokeout Thursday to make the commitment to quit. Even if you are not ready to quit now, you can use this day to get prepared for the day when you will quit for good.

November 11, 2005 ×

Commentary

’Tis the season for giving

Lt. Col. Thomas Joyce
435th Mission Support Group deputy commander

“The military takes care of its own.”  I’ve heard that my whole career and have witnessed the truth of the statement time and time again.  As we move into the holiday season, that statement and our commitment to it become even more important. Many of our troops are away from […]

November 11, 2005 ×

Commentary

Ramstein noise abatement committee works with neighbors to minimize air noise

Ramstein noise abatement committee works with neighbors to minimize air noise


About six weeks ago we noticed a significant change in the flight pattern west of Ramstein Air Base. Previously, the flight pattern was higher in altitude and positioned a few kilometers to the north of our village across the uninhabited farm land.

November 4, 2005 ×

Commentary

Remember the Good Samaritan in 2005 CFC

Col. Jack Briggs
USAFE director of safety

“No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions – he had money, too.” This famous saying by Margaret Thatcher is prophetic during our current Combined Federal Campaign season. Many of us live comfortable lives with few if any basic needs going unmet. All of us, […]

November 4, 2005 ×

Commentary

Foundation for integrity takes purpose, mentors, GRIT

Chief Master Sgt. William M. McGovern
USAFE Command paralegal manager

“Our achievements are shaped by the terrain of our lives and the strength of the foundations we set. In building the life we’ve imagined, we must be true to our beliefs, dare to be ethical, and strive to be honorable. Integrity is the highest ground to which we can aspire.” […]

October 28, 2005 ×

Commentary

Students in Europe should visit colleges too

Lt. Col. Erik Daiga
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
commander

An important decision for many high school students and their parents is where the student will attend college after graduation.

October 28, 2005 ×

Commentary

Domestic violence affects children, too

Jessica Armstead
82nd Training Wing military spouse

Many parents believe they can hide domestic violence from their children, according to the Family Violence Prevention Fund.

October 21, 2005 ×

Commentary

Honor comes to those who serve

Capt. Kevin Tuttle
45th Space Wing Public Affairs

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.

October 21, 2005 ×