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  • Make a difference this holiday season

    Thank you for the difference you make every day, defending the United States of America and promoting our interests and ideals around the world. As the holiday season approaches, we encourage you to make a special effort to make a difference in the lives of those immediately around you. Many of you

  • Drinking and Driving: It's just not worth it!

    The holidays are finally here, and we all know what that means - holiday parties and some time to let loose, relax and party with family and friends. With this in mind, while everyone condones having a good time, ensure that you have a plan so you don't end up in the new "airman to civilian"

  • A holiday season reminder

    Here at home base, the holiday season is a time of celebration, giving thanks, family gatherings and anticipation of a visit by that jolly ole elf. Even at our many deployed locations, we have dedicated groups such as chaplains, first sergeants and services professionals, who will do everything

  • Stay the Course

    In his book A World Lit Only by Fire, William Manchester relates the story of Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, which includes a surprise ending. On Sept. 20, 1519, five ships carrying 270 men left Spain in hopes of finding a westward route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Their

  • Time to be thankful

    It's that time again. Time to loosen up the belt, eat until your stomach hurts or until the tryptophan from the turkey kicks in and you sneak away to take a nap on the couch. The last Thursday in November was established as the annual national Thanksgiving in 1863 during the Civil War by President

  • Drive safe on base, please

    It seems like driving is becoming a big concern these days, in general and with the winter months approaching. One thing that we all need to keep in mind, whether the weather is fine or dire, is to continue to follow the rules. The speed limits and regulations for driving on base are put into place

  • Community - A lasting partnership

    Over the past several weeks I've shared with you my priorities for the wing: people, mission, family and community. I want to give you my thoughts on the fourth priority, community. Throughout my years in the Air Force I've learned that a big part of the military's success depends upon the support

  • Bigger on the inside

    While making the rounds at a local fair a man encountered a little girl carrying a huge mass of cotton candy on a paper cone. He asked, "How can a little girl like you eat all of that cotton candy?" "Well, you see, mister," the little girl answered, "I'm really bigger on the inside than I am on the

  • To the heroes

    Gen. John P. Jumper, the Air Force Chief of Staff from 2001 to 2005, once said "The character of a country can be seen in the character of those who come forward to serve." In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, I would like to share an experience while deployed to Balad, Iraq, in the fall of

  • Honoring those who’ve served: Proud heritage, boundless horizons

    On Veteran's Day, we pause to do what Americans have proudly done for decades - pay special tribute to the men and women who have taken the oath and worn the uniform in defense of our country. It's a remarkable tribute to our nation's spirit that every generation has provided citizens willing to go