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  • Father's lessons carried into life

    As Father's Day approaches, I am reminded of my youth. I had my dad to thank to keep me in line. I caused trouble, as many boys do, and would hear my mom say, "Wait until your father gets home." That was never my favorite phrase. However, when it came down to it, I was more afraid of disappointing

  • LRS flight improves service

    "Give the customer what they want, need and desire in order to better meet their needs and support the mission." This was the mandate from Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hughes, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management flight chief, to improve service for Travis Airmen processing through the

  • Understanding, putting OPSEC into practice

    Many years ago, when I was an airman first class stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., I was a victim of credit card fraud. Thousands of dollars were fraudulently charged on my credit card and took several months before everything was rectified. It was a terrifying experience for a young Airman.

  • Red Cross celebrates service, chance to give back

    The American Red Cross works at home and around the world to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. When people need help, the Red Cross provides disaster victims food, shelter and a helping hand toward recovery; teaches skills that can save a family member, a friend or a

  • Remember to check statement

    You look up and it's the 15th of the month. It's payday. You go to the ATM to withdraw money and your balance is negative $400. Your overdraft protection had to kick in to pay your bills on automatic pay. You frantically run to your job to check your leave and earnings statement only to realize you

  • Respect memory of fallen on holiday

    Earlier this week, my family and I were making conversation as we sat around the dinner table. Ultimately, the topic of Memorial Day came up and we began planning the events for the extended weekend. My 14-year-old son posed the question to me: "Dad, why do we celebrate the Memorial Day as a holiday

  • Airmen exhibit excellent resilience

    Spring is a time of great change. The fields are filling with flowers, the cow population around the base seems to have grown overnight, temperatures are on the rise, and the pollen is wreaking havoc on our senses. This turn of the seasons represents nature's own way of being resilient. Every day,

  • Memorial Day marks time for rememberance

    To many people around the country, Memorial Day is simply just another day or an extended weekend to relax and enjoy time with their loved ones. To military members and their families, Memorial Day embraces the essence of their day-to-day operations and acknowledges our brothers and sisters in arms

  • Reflecting on friend before Memorial Day

    As the last Monday of May approaches, we will officially honor the sacrifices of those who served our country nobly and gave their lives in the name of freedom.I would like to share with you the story of Paul Claussen. Paul was a patient of mine and a veteran of the Pacific campaign in World War II.

  • Extending education unlocks possibilities

    Are you all in? For the first half of my career, I believed I was. I worked hard and always projected a positive attitude. I did what I thought was my best, however, I was a behind the power curve in comparison to the rest of the Air Force when it came to promotions. Year after year, I experienced