Story and photos by Senior Airman Jared Lovett
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs September 27, 2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil I. Musa, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief MSgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th AW command chief, and Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18, Kaleth O. Wright, unveil the new Airman Leadership School sign at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Sept. 19, 2024. The Airman Leadership School was renamed in honor of Wright, who served there as an instructor. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18, Kaleth O. Wright, visited the Kaiserslautern Military Community on Sep. 19-20.
Wright was invited to Ramstein Air Base to speak with Airmen and celebrate his legacy with the renaming of the Airman Leadership School at Kapaun Air Station in his honor.
“We were able to honor Kaleth O. Wright by naming our leadership school after him,” said USAF Capt. George Bermudez, 86th Force Support Squadron force development flight commander. “Chief Wright has a rich history at Ramstein, having served as an ALS instructor and the command chief for the Third Air Force. This renaming recognizes his significant role in the professional development of countless Airmen.”
Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18, Kaleth O. Wright, gives a speech during the Airman Leadership School renaming ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Sept. 19, 2024. The Airman Leadership School was renamed in honor of Wright, recognizing his impact as an educator and leader of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
“It means the world to me,” said Wright. “I have a special connection to this place because I taught at Kisling, and I even spent time teaching here at ALS, mentoring and working with Airmen.”
On the following day, Wright hosted a two-hour Q&A session at Ramstein AB. During the event, Airmen in attendance asked questions on many topics, to which Wright shared insights from his personal life and military career.
Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18, Kaleth O. Wright, hugs a participant of a Q&A session at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2024. During his visit to the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Wright held a Q&A session with Airmen, sharing insights from his personal life and military career. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
“Learn as much as you can, absorb as much as you can and be on a mission to be the best version of yourself,” said Wright.
With approximately 500 students going through ALS every year, Wright’s legacy as an educator and leader will be remembered for generations to come.
Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18, Kaleth O. Wright, places his right hand over his heart during the singing of the U.S. national anthem during the Airman Leadership School renaming ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Sept. 19, 2024. The Airman Leadership School was renamed in honor of Wright, who served there as an instructor. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
U.S. Air Force Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard members wait for the opening ceremony to begin during the Airman Leadership School renaming ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Sept. 19, 2024. The Airman Leadership School was renamed in honor of Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18, Kaleth O. Wright, recognizing his impact as an educator and leader of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
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