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  • The Challenge of Change

    We have all heard the phrase 'change is inevitable' at one point or another in our careers. Change came about quickly at the beginning of my Air Force career as the Air Force transitioned to more of an expeditionary force from the 'garrison-based' structure of Strategic Air Command in which I was

  • Shirt Tales: Respect for the United States Flag

    Master Sgt. Chris Attrill92nd Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeantRespect for the United States FlagAs a first sergeant I am charged with maintaining customs and courtesies. Recently I have observed that during the playing reveille, retreat and taps very few people are paying the proper respect.

  • Thank a TCN Escort Today

    When you deploy to the AOR, you'll see many civilian contractors on base supporting our wartime mission. Some of those contractors are Americans, others are from the host country, and many are TCN's, or "Third Country Nationals," civilians from other countries hired by contractors to take care of

  • Get Involved

    Over the past couple of months, I've noticed numerous "Fairchild All Announcements" soliciting volunteers to support various base and community activities and I'm amazed at how our Airmen and their families always answer the call! I review and sign over 400 performance reports a year, as well as

  • Providing progressive discipline

    It is 7:35 a.m., Monday morning, and Airman 1st Class Snuffy comes rolling into work carrying his favorite coffee house's special of the day. It is his first time being late so what do you do? Do you ask "where is my coffee," or "why are you late," or do you write up a Letter of Reprimand? Now it is

  • Tis the Season…

    Every Christmas Eve I celebrate my life. And, I give thanks for being able to share the holiday with my family. Twenty-eight years ago on Christmas Eve, my father, brother and I were hit by a drunk driver. My family was leaving the mall after closing our business after a busy day of last-minute

  • Wing commander sends holiday wishes, highlights blessings

    As we celebrate this holiday season, Mari and I extend our very best wishes to you and your families for the happiest of holidays! We often identify this holiday season in terms of gifts. Gifts are about expressing appreciation and gratitude; they're about giving from the heart, not necessarily your

  • Tis the Season to be mindful of drunk drivers, practice wingmanship

    Every Christmas Eve I celebrate my life. And, I give thanks for being able to share the holiday with my family. Twenty-eight years ago on Christmas Eve, my father, brother and I were hit by a drunk driver. My family was leaving the mall after closing our business after a busy day of last-minute

  • AMC commander: ‘Time to give thanks’

    For over 230 years our great nation has celebrated Thanksgiving as a time to recognize the many priceless gifts we enjoy as Americans. It's a time to appreciate and celebrate our families and our friends; a time to reflect on how privileged we are to live in such a great land of opportunity. For