Commentaries

  • Commander sends holiday greetings

    As we celebrate this holiday season and prepare for the challenges of 2011, I want to thank you for serving our nation as Citizen Airmen.You have stepped up to meet every tasking given to you. You airlifted much needed aid to disaster victims, deployed to Afghanistan, helped usher in a new era in

  • Family trips with the Air Force

    During a good portion of my childhood, Dad had two weeks of the summer with us kids to cram a year's worth of experiences into. Every summer Dad had a trip planned. Upon arriving at our second home, without fail, we'd load supplies into the pop-up trailer and head out on a two-week adventure.

  • Dress to Impress: Walking a mile in her shoes

    My father is my number one mentor, whether I want him to be or not. Much like the AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, guides our Airmen in uniform policies, my dad has always had his own set of guidelines for my appearance where his reputation is concerned. Many times

  • War Time Leadership

    "I'd go to war with you anytime," may just be a phrase used to make junior Airmen feel good, but in today's high-tempo environment it's more likely than not, the truth. Sooner or later, if you are in the Air Force, so I am told, you are going to deploy to the AOR. I am now witness to that fact. Now,