Commentaries

Oct. 23, 2014
Taking a stand: Help win the fight against sexual assault

Just as Airmen broke the sound barrier and pioneered new paths to space, Airmen will pioneer new ways to prevent sexual assault in the Air Force, says Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer.
Oct. 22, 2014
Online vigilance helps reduce risk

I received at least five emails last week warning me to secure my social media settings and be aware of what I post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Oct. 21, 2014
American spirit, cutting edge technology equals revolutionary, relevant, responsive AF

I was privileged to attend and participate in the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference held near Washington, D.C. last month. It was simply outstanding. There were many inspirational moments. The pride that I felt during the presentation given by our Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh was
Oct. 18, 2014
Early is detection key to combating breast cancer

October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month and 15th Medical Group personnel have launched a campaign to educate Airmen about the disease.
Oct. 17, 2014
Taking pride in creating the future AF

Maj. Gen. Tom Masiello said he was privileged to attend and participate in the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference held near Washington, D.C., last month.
Oct. 17, 2014
STEM: Necessary but not sufficient

I was an active-duty Airman for 15 years before realizing my gut was as valuable as my mind; my intuition as useful as scientific analyses; and my agility, creativity and innovation honed the decision-making necessary to function in complex environments.
Oct. 16, 2014
My choice, my story, my pledge

As we prepare to kick-off this year's Combined Federal Campaign, think about the local charities and the services they provide. Think of the families who utilize those services. My family was one of them.
Oct. 15, 2014
Nurturing relationships and a culture of caring

When life gets challenging, stressors can build and conflicts can escalate, sometimes leading to abuse. Preventing domestic abuse is fundamental to basic relationship maintenance. Partners in healthy relationships work together every day to nurture their relationship, taking care to address issues
Oct. 2, 2014
Airman wages war against breast cancer

"You have cancer." The three words no one, no matter their age, wants to hear. I happened to receive these words at the age of 29.
Sept. 22, 2014
The U.S. Air Force Academy: A call to the future

Since its establishment Aug. 14th, 1954, the Academy has been developing many of these Airmen by remaining on the forefront of both innovation in higher education and development of the Airman's ethos and Air Force culture. It has continued to adapt as the problems faced by our nation have evolved.