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  • Earn more, spend less

    When I heard the comment, "To save money, you must earn more and spend less," I actually laughed a little. I thought that was making things a little over-simple. But it's not. As silly as the statement may sound, it is, in fact, very true. We've all probably seen classic examples of the young man in

  • 36th RQF thank you

    On Oct. 1, the 36th Rescue Flight dispatched a UH-1N Huey helicopter in search of a 77-year-old man. Four Airmen from the flight conducted rescue number 617, assisting Lloyd Johnson as he was critically injured in the Selway Wilderness near Mink Peak, Idaho. The rescue was delayed until the

  • Consider the turtle

    I read a short story about the turtle by Jerry Hayner. He discussed the poor reputation of the turtle. How many of us know of a story with a turtle as the hero? Yes, I know the story of the race between the turtle and the hare. In this story the attention is mainly on the failure of the hare rather

  • The Enlisted Perspective: Air Force Families

    Some lasting memories I will always cherish from my Air Force career are the tarmac reunions of loved ones and our returning Airmen warriors. Witnessing spouses, parents and children with tears of joy running down their cheeks simply leaves one speechless and reminds us what is truly important in

  • Much more than time

    Volunteering is not new to me. Beginning in middle school, I was constantly involved in programs that encouraged students to reach out into the community. Soup kitchens, food drives, auctions, holiday gatherings for children, yard work, meal deliveries, and the list goes on. Though, each time there

  • Mission: Not impossible

    People. Mission. Family. Community. It feels like just yesterday that I stood before you and conveyed my priorities as the new 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander. I recently used this forum to speak on the first priority: People. Now, I would like to share with you the next wing priority: Mission. In

  • Spelling ‘team’ with an ‘I’

    We've all heard many quotable quotes about teamwork throughout our lives. I'm sure you're familiar with, "None of us is as smart, or as strong, as all of us," or the catchy acronym, "TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More." My personal favorite has always been "You don't spell 'team' with an 'I.'"

  • Glorifying God, providing spiritual strength, honoring Airmen and serving all

    October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and as the commander for Air Mobility Command I want to take this opportunity to encourage AMC Airmen, civilians and families to pay tribute to the often unsung heroes of our military forces - our chaplains. Clergy Appreciation Month began in 1993 with an effort

  • AMC commander: Take a stand by lending a hand

    Men and women of the Air Mobility Command Total Force Team: As we begin this year's Combined Federal Campaign, I encourage you to follow the theme of "Take a Stand by Lending a Hand" and support the charitable organizations of your choice during this year's drive. The Combined Federal Campaign is

  • Give a ‘boost’

    Lessons in life come from all areas. A most recent lesson for me came from "looking up" while attending a chaplains' conference at a monastery in Santa Barbara, Calif. Brother Lawrence, a resident monk, is a notable astronomer and photographer of the skies. One evening Brother Lawrence provided a