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  • Honoring our fallen Airmen

    President Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States, said, "No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."This past Memorial Day weekend, I had the privilege of representing the Air Force at an event to honor one of our fallen Airmen, Senior

  • The miracle database

    The terrorists have finally done it. They made an online database that shows us every detail about them. We can look at pictures of them working and training with their buddies. They upload pictures of themselves with the vehicles and weapon systems they use. They even go as far as complaining about

  • Attitude: making the ride smooth

    As I wrap up my two years in command of the 60th Maintenance Squadron, the best Squadron on Travis, I quickly realize what a great journey it was. This journey was marked with many great accomplishments, especially our "outstanding" ratings on the 2011 Air Mobility Command Logistics Compliance

  • “No manager ever won no ballgames”

    Although less than perfect grammar, the message rings true what the late, great baseball manager George "Sparky" Anderson once said. As he was trying to avoid reporters after a game, he exclaimed, "No manager ever won no ballgames" in his raspy, gruff tone. He wanted the attention on the players,

  • Community support embraces Air Force core values

    Integrity, service and excellence. These simple words epitomize the core values of our military profession. They are much more than minimum standards. They remind us what it takes to get the mission accomplished. The Air Force Core Values inspire us to do our very best at all times. They are the

  • Airmen must care for one another

    Airmen will partake in Wingman Day activities Monday and Tuesday with an emphasis on the social pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness.People seem to think of the social pillar as doing things with other people, becoming a stronger unit and having a positive social life off-duty. However, it is more

  • Support from others can support you

    Since I can remember, I have always loved scary movies. Though my parents found this type of entertainment distasteful, they were willing to try anything to get me to walk including using these movies to motivate their son. So the deal was when I could walk around the perimeter of our house 100

  • Visit to BMT reminder to lead Airmen to greatness

    One of the most rewarding experiences of my career has been returning to basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for a visit. Notice that I said "visit." No one who personally experienced BMT as a trainee would want to go back for anything other than a visit. During my trip, the

  • This Memorial Day remember those who served and make safety a priority

    Each and every day of service you give to our Nation, you are honoring the men and women who have given their lives in defense of freedom. With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, please pause a moment to reflect on those who came before us. Courageous men and women whose selfless devotion secured the

  • A Memorial Day to Remember

    Sometimes things are completely out of our control. I contemplated that fact while pain coursed through my body as the morphine started to wear off. Dazed, I pressed the little button with my thumb to send another dose of the concoction dripping into my bloodstream. For a moment, I was in control.