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  • Readiness leads to success: stay mission focused

    Today marks the end of the first week of the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's operational readiness exercise, and as we move forward with the Phase II portion next week, I want to take this time to remind everyone of why we do these exercises, and why it's important to focus

  • Responsible choices...a year-round opportunity

    Warriors, we have just finished celebrating Thanksgiving and enjoying all that comes with this time of year. And from a safety perspective a very well done to all Team Ramstein! As we move into December I want to remind everyone that this month is also Responsible Alcohol Use Month. Throughout this

  • A thankful Air Force family

    The Thanksgiving holiday is synonymous with spending time with family and friends to celebrate the year's blessings. While serving overseas, many of you are away from your immediate families during this holiday, but as Airmen, you are a part of one of the largest and most respected families in the

  • Ramstein Air Base: an Air Force Top Priority

    Team Ramstein: you are all incredibly busy executing our forward deployed mission here in Europe. If that weren't enough, we routinely ask more than 800 of our Team Ramstein Airmen to deploy to Afghanistan and Iraq. Regardless of location you are all doing an absolutely magnificent job. As you and

  • Veterans Day: Honoring those who have answered our Nation's call

    As we approach November 11, perhaps no one understands the purpose of Veterans Day better than those of us who have worn our Nation's military uniform in defense of our freedoms and our way of life. Veterans Day was first established in the United States as Armistice Day to celebrate the end of

  • Airmen, mission depend on responsible choices

    Developing and caring for our Airmen and their families is one of the Air Force's top five priorities. While our Air Force is focusing on us and our families we have a responsibility to take care of ourselves, and one way we do that is to make responsible choices. Responsible wingmen look out for

  • Leading in Challenging Times: Integrity Also Means Consistency

    Every Airman knows that "Integrity First" is the foundational pillar of our core values, and we all understand what it means. We will always strive to do the right thing and be honest in all that we do. I also believe integrity carries with it the idea of consistency in how we conduct every aspect

  • Are you fit-to-fight focused?

    As we continue to celebrate the year of the Air Force family, a key element is supporting the health and wellness of our force. Our Airmen are our most valuable fighting asset. Today and tomorrow we need to be ready. Year round fitness is a vital component of that preparation. Maintaining proper

  • Make a difference by donating to CFC-O

    Many of you are familiar with the Winston Churchill quote, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." For our servicemembers and their families that give of themselves in service to our great nation - this couldn't be more true. Every day we serve, we give freedom and

  • Make energy awareness part of your routine

    As leaves fall and the temperature drops, most people are more interested in turning the thermostat up rather than down. Remember the month of October not only marks this changing season, it's also a time to recognize Energy Awareness Month. October provides us the opportunity to increase awareness