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  • AMC Commander: ‘You are all heroes’

    As my 38 years in the Air Force come to a close, I find myself reflecting on the great accomplishments made by mobility Airmen...past and present. Ninety-one years ago we began developing the core competencies that define the Air Mobility Command (AMC) we know today. Beginning with innovations in

  • Take the "High Ground"

    Have you taken the high ground? The phrase high ground is used both literally and figuratively to illustrate positioning. In either case, the effective use of the high ground can lead to distinct advantages and bring about success in our personal and professional lives - both on and off duty. The

  • It’s not ‘farewell’ as much as ‘see you down the road’

    When we start something, we never know where it will lead us or when it will end. When it does end, we look back and remember the good, the bad, and all the laughs along the way. As I go, I want to leave my word of thanks. Thank you for sharing your passion for your jobs, your love of your families,

  • DGMC physical therapists raffle aqua massage during open house

    A free aqua massage along with other door prizes and free information were up for grabs during an open house held Oct. 30 at David Grant USAF Medical Center. The annual event is an opportunity for DGMC's physical therapists and physical therapy assistants to demonstrate how "Physical Therapy brings

  • ORI mythbusters

    There's a popular show called Mythbusters which takes a common held belief and either proves it to be true or "busts" it as a myth. One example of this was when they investigated quicksand. A common belief they investigated was that if someone walked into a patch of quicksand, they would get

  • EOD Flight: Always ready, ever vigilant

    "Captain, I'll take the right side of the room, you take the left side and we'll meet at his bed," Staff Sgt. Daniel Fye, my team leader, instructed me while searching one of many extravagantly plush penthouse suites at the Beverly Hilton. "Since this is your first time, remember, this is HIS room,

  • The hard way

    What the Air Force does is dangerous business, but we manage the risk. You've heard this process called operational risk management, but it's more than common sense, it's a mindset and a culture all Airmen must develop and promote. There are two ways to develop a safety mindset; experience and

  • Fourth down and goal

    Team ... we use this word often. We use the term "Team Travis" to describe the relationship with all the partners in the base community, but what does it really mean? Let's use an analogy. I know many are football fans so here is the comparison. As with any football team, you need a good offense,

  • Does your reputation reflect who you are?

    How's your reputation? Are you who you say or think you are? Do your actions reflect the way you want to be perceived? Let's face it -- talk is cheap. It's easy to speak positively, even profoundly, about the way you think things ought to be. We all have passions, or something we consider our

  • Airman convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol

    On Sept.17, an Airman from the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron was tried by a summary court-martial and pled guilty to one specification of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The Airman was sentenced to four days confinement and reduced in rank by one stripe. This case