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  • 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

  • Servant leadership essential in today’s Air Force

    One of our Air Force Core Values is "Service Before Self." As Airmen, we are all familiar with this simple but profound concept, and the implications it has. Long duty hours, deployments, separation from family, assignments you may not have requested - these sacrifices represent our willingness to

  • Everyone can make correct choices

    As for my passion, I hope it doesn't offend. try to keep my zealousness in check but I truly want our Culture of Responsible Choices program to make a difference in our Air Force. Is it a personal adventure? It is because I've been the Airmen. I've been the one folks have tried to take out and get