Col. Dave Howe
HQ USAFE Mission Support Deputy Director
You may have read a recent Stars and Stripes letter to the editor discussing cutbacks of important Morale, Welfare and Recreation services. Let me start off by saying we couldn’t agree more with the reader about the vital role Services plays in building our military communities, boosting morale, and providing welfare and recreation for our military members, civilians, and their families. Wrapped into the letter, however, were misinformation and sensationalism on the extent and intent of the financial review of specific Services programs. Here are the facts:
May 27, 2005 ×
Col. Rob Kane
86th Airlift Wing commander
For more than five decades, the 86th Airlift Wing Airmen at Ramstein have been called to defend the founding ideals of American democracy. From Vietnam to Iraq, the 86th Airmen hold tight to a legacy of patriotism and commitment.
May 27, 2005 ×
Lt. Col Erik Daiga
415th Base Support Battalion commander
Last Memorial Day weekend, I had the good fortune of being on temporary duty in Washington, D.C., and in attendance at the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. The memorial was built to honor the 16 million veterans who served during World War II and the 400,000 who died fighting for our country.
May 27, 2005 ×
Charles A. Higgins and Carla Kafitz
Contributing writers
May 20, 2005 ×
Spc. Todd Goodman, Story and photo
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
May 20, 2005 ×
Capt. Kimberly Layne
435th Comptroller Squadron
The 2005 European Living Pattern Survey began Monday to allow Airmen the opportunity to provide input about actual cost of living expenses while stationed in the European theater.
May 20, 2005 ×
Airman Edward Drescher
Kaiserslautern American
Tech. Sgt. Charles Jost, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron NCO in charge of vehicle support element, was recently awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for events that occurred while he was deployed.
May 20, 2005 ×