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NAME: Col. Kenneth “Thad” Bibb Jr.
POSITION: 86th Airlift Wing vice commander
YEARS IN THE AIR FORCE: 21
FLYING HOURS: More than 4,500
AIRCRAFT FLOWN: C-5, C-12, T-37 and T-38
AWARDS: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal
HOMETOWN: Broken Arrow, Okla.
FAMILY: Wife, Shannon, and children, Meghan, Ryan and Logan
What is your job as the vice commander?
I’m here to execute the mission, vision and priorities of our wing composed of six groups and 29 squadrons across three bases in Germany, Spain and
Belgium.
What are your goal(s) while you are here?
Basketball legend Michael Jordan said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Mission integration is very important for Team Ramstein. I plan to continue to collaborate with our many Air Force, joint, U.S. government, host nation and international partners here.
Our legacy begins with our readiness for the fight. I will ensure our wing members are trained and equipped to meet the following objectives: 1) Ensure individual readiness; 2) Ensure compliant and mission ready units; and 3) Ensure effective mission integration. I look forward to serving with Team Ramstein and its partners.
NAME: William P. “Bill” Stewart Jr.
POSITION: 86th Airlift Wing vice director
YEARS WITH THE AIR FORCE: 41
FLYING HOURS: More than 5,800
AIRCRAFT FLOWN: C-130E/H/H1/H2/H3, C-130N/P, T-37, T-38 and T-41
AWARDS: Civilian Meritorious Service Award, Civilian Exceptional Service Award, Civilian Superior Service Award, Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Meritorious Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters
HOMETOWN: Seaford, Del.
FAMILY: Wife, Susanne, son, Bill III, and daughters, Annie, Sasha and Shea
What is your job as the vice director?
I serve as the senior civilian leader to the commander on vital issues affecting the KMC.
What are your goal(s) while you are here?
I will help ensure we are continuing to do what is necessary by
aligning the wing priorities with our unit, installation and personnel
missions.
Another goal I have is to present well-researched and quality products for senior leader decision making.
I look forward to working with each of you and being a part of the great team here!
