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  • Revisit basic fundamentals for success

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community has a huge mission and does a phenomenal job in making that mission happen every day. Our jobs include technical work that must be completed with the utmost care and attention to detail. Just as professional athletes spend the first several weeks of training

  • Leaders Change, Standards and Challenges Do Not

    This was a difficult week for our Air Force. On Thursday, 5 June, our Secretary and Chief of Staff tendered their resignations to the Secretary of Defense. Secretary Mike Wynne and General Buzz Moseley are men of honor and integrity. Their resignations resulted from failures in a critical mission

  • Faces and stories convey the true meaning of Memorial Day

    This year's Memorial Day weekend blessed me with another incredible experience made possible by my current position. Like the rest of the Air Force, USAFE Airmen are covered many venues around the continent, providing static displays at air shows, honor guards, flybys, music from our USAFE band and

  • ARIs--What is it going to take?

    As another weekend approaches here at Ramstein, one thing is a sure bet--there will be yet another alcohol-related incident. A bold statement some may say, but maybe not. Looking at the numbers on alcohol related incidents since the beginning of the year, the stats don't lie. It's not like we don't

  • KMC commander honored and ready to go

    I am honored and pleased to have been recently designated the Kaiserslautern Military Community commander and wanted to share a few of my thoughts concerning the roles and responsibilities I will have in fulfilling this duty. The Kaiserslautern Military Community is a joint community of all branches

  • KMC on the Radar: Volunteering is what we are all about

    I am so proud to be part of a community that gives back the way that the Kaiserslautern Military Community does with volunteer hours. Each year, the KMC volunteers more than 300,000 hours whether it is visiting with injured troops at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, mentoring school-aged children,

  • Col. Matthews bids farewell

    Team Ramstein, it has been an honor for Nadia and me to serve with you for the last twenty five months. Thank you for the continued support of the 435th Air Base Wing. To the men and women of the 435th ABW, those in uniform, civilian servants, host nation teammates and the many more defending our

  • I heard 'Retreat' today

    I stopped by the base shoppette today after a long day of yard work. Lately, I don't often get out to the base much. Just before entering, I heard the scratchy recording of 'To the Colors' start to bleat out of the public address system. Without thinking, out of habit I turned toward the music. It

  • Being a good sponsor

    Somebody once told me that a good sponsor is one who displays a sincere interest in making the transition of the newcomer and their family to their new environment as smooth as possible. There are many resources available for sponsors to improve a newcomer's transition. The Airmen and Family

  • Top 5 reasons to kick the habit

    As the New Year is still in its early stages, it is an excellent time to consider the importance of overall health and wellness. Most individuals typically begin their New Year's quest to lose additional weight and become more physically fit. Although these are great ambitions, what about a goal to