Second wing activated at Ramstein Air Base

(EXCERPT) , By Marni McEntee, Stars and Stripes European edition,
Friday, January 16, 2004

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — In a rare occurrence in the Air Force,
one wing became two at Ramstein as the new 435th Air Base Wing was
activated and a new commander took the reins.

With the simple phrase, “Sir, I assume command,” Brig. Gen. Rosanne
Bailey took control of the new wing in a ceremony presided over by
Maj. Gen. Michael W. Wooley, 3rd Air Force commander.

The 435th will provide base support functions at Ramstein, the key
airlift hub for the U.S. European Command. Bailey also will command
the Kaisersl...

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