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  • It's only an exercise

    How many times have we all heard or even said, "It's only an exercise?" This sentiment is perhaps more true when it comes to how we prepare our personal affairs than how we prepare to accomplish the mission. But I think we short change ourselves with this view, and in a big way directly impact our

  • Retirement - It will be here quicker than you think

    Have you thought seriously about retirement? If you are like most active duty members, you think retirement is "a long way off" or "I'll worry about that when I apply." However, if you wait until you submit your retirement application, you are already behind. Last week, I had the distinct honor of

  • Driving under the influence of what?!

    I was prepared to write an inspiring article on mentoring, when a driver diverted my attention to a menacing issue. Our "101 Critical Days of Summer" is approaching and Airmen will be taking road trips in the coming months, so this story has to be told. Last week while driving on Interstate 80, I

  • Reserve partners integral part of Team Travis mission

    Did you know that our Reserve partners, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, provide approximately 40 percent of our mission capabilities? That's right; they perform nearly half of our mission - incredible. I was aware of this stat but, it really didn't register with me until a couple of weeks ago. I was

  • Support Network Strengthens Team Travis

    "And they lived happily ever after"... The stories we all grew up with as children and the one's I now read to my 8-year-old son at bedtime all end joyfully. It's been said that "we've been poisoned by fairy tales" - we believe in the myth that love and life is a fun-filled fantasy without any large

  • 'Above All' slogan encapsulates Air Force

    Have you heard the Air Force's new slogan - "Above All?" Have you seen the "Above All" commercials depicting real Airman, not actors, executing their mission? The new slogan is part of a new recruiting and awareness campaign launched to tell the Air Force's story. The American public needs to know

  • An Honored Place in Society

    As military members, we are part of an absolutely extraordinary organization. Most of you reading this article should not find that statement too far from your own experiences. However, some of us may feel uncomfortable expressing this bold statement when speaking to our friends and relatives

  • Phrase holds many meanings

    It's exciting to know that our Airman Leadership School graduated the next group of NCO leaders this week. The demanding five-week Professional Military Education curriculum provided many valuable tools necessary for our front-line supervisors to lead and succeed in today's dynamic expeditionary Air

  • SNCOs, NCOs help mold a team

    It's Friday, Friday, Friday and I'm ready to watch the final four teams compete for the National Collegiate Athletic Association men's championship! Did your team make it to the final four? For the first time in NCAA history all four number one seeded teams made it to the final four. Imagine, at the

  • Education benefits Airman, Air Force

    Airmen give the United States Air Force its source of power. Power can be achieved through physical and mental strength. Physical fitness training is important to maintain strength and education is needed to maintain a smart force. In addition, education provides an immediate benefit to the Air