Commentary

Commentary

Worst of times brings out best in people

Worst of times brings out best in people

Maj. Andrea Begel
568th Security Forces Squadron commander

***image1***Stop what you’re doing right now as you read the KA and look up and take in your surroundings. Now imagine wherever you are sitting was rocked by an explosion —you hear car alarms going off, smell smoke, hear sirens wailing, and you see people slowly moving again — friends, […]

October 29, 2004 ×

Commentary

Need a hand? Even the strong can need help

Need a hand? Even the strong can need help

Erin Zagursky435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

With all my might, I shoved the giant mattress onto my box springs and held my breath when I saw that the momentum wasn

October 22, 2004 ×

Commentary

Red ribbons honor drug officer’s memory

Red ribbons honor drug officer’s memory

Lt. Col. Erik Daiga
415th Base Support Battalion commander

The KMC, along with the rest of our nation, will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Monday to Oct. 30. National Red Ribbon Week occurs every year during the last week in October to encourage parents, children, and communities to take a visible stand against drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

October 22, 2004 ×

Commentary

Successful career requires making own luck

Successful career requires making own luck

Col. Mike Lewis
86th Air and Space Communications Group

Ever notice how when something really good happens to or for someone else, somebody says,

October 15, 2004 ×

Commentary

Staying in brings unparalleled opportunity

Staying in brings unparalleled opportunity

Col. Larry Anderson
435th Dental Squadron

Next month I will retire from the United States Air Force. I served more than 28 years as a dental officer and will soon return to the other life and a regular job. No more PCS moves, no more deployments or BDUs.

October 15, 2004 ×

Commentary

Meet the commander: Taking care of 415th Soldiers - job one

Meet the commander: Taking care of 415th Soldiers – job one

Christine June
415th Base Support Battalion

People are very important to the 415th Base Support Battalion

October 8, 2004 ×

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Mentors crucial in guiding tomorrow’s force

Mentors crucial in guiding tomorrow’s force

Col. Jorge Acevedo
435th Logistics Readiness Group commander

Why does the military need good mentors? I

October 8, 2004 ×

Commentary

Commander’s Action Line

Commander’s Action Line

Issue:
I am writing in regards to the crosswalks on the south side of base, especially the one between the medical clinic and bowling alley and the one between the post office and Service Credit Union. Drivers on these two streets are paying absolutely no attention to either the speed limits or the pedestrians already in the crosswalks.

October 8, 2004 ×

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Smoke alarm tests

As part of National Fire Prevention Week, here are some guidelines for testing smoke detectors

October 8, 2004 ×

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Commander’s Action Line

Commander’s Action Line

Recently, I decided that I would like to gain membership in the Air Force club system. I was informed that the only way I can become a member was to accept an application for a credit card.

October 1, 2004 ×