Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians

Commentaries

  • Don’t know what you got (till it’s gone)

    In the fall of 1988, the hair metal band Cinderella delivered to the world a pearl of wisdom beyond their years when they melodically destroyed our eardrums with "Don't know what you got (till it's gone)." This power ballad's intended message refers to the harsh reality lovers face after parting

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: A day on, not a day off

    As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, many of us are deciding which activities to participate in on our "day off." We forget to reflect on the meaning behind this special celebration. The purpose of the holiday is to empower people to see their role in continuing the legacy of Dr. King. This

  • Redefining self: Victim to survivor

    Trust is a valuable asset in our Air Force. To me it is the cornerstone to our core values.Throughout our military education we are taught to trust our fellow Airmen. We build a foundation around that trust. Several years ago, my trust was taken away when I was sexually assaulted by a fellow Airman.

  • Think before you post

    Don't blast your frustrations out on social media or discuss them in the duty section because it creates a negative image of the Air Force; it is unprofessional and the words cannot be removed or taken back.

  • Leading by innovation and efficiencies in a new era of fiscal change

    On Sept. 11, 2001, just before the Twin Towers were destroyed by terrorists, I signed into the orderly room of the 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron (Provisional) at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., as a shiny new second lieutenant. While my four years of ROTC courses had prepared me for the

  • If you don't like it, change it

    My experience at Air Force basic military training is seared into my brain. Though the specifics are slowly fading, I will always remember feeling every emotion on the spectrum on a daily basis, thanks in large part to “the monster,” my military training instructor, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Zien.

  • Be a Wingman's 'ghost' during holiday season

    I need each of you to be a "ghost" to your Wingman during this holiday season. No, that doesn't mean I want you to "disappear" when it's convenient for you-quite the opposite.Let me explain by saying, "Bah, humbug!" Dickens' classic Ebenezer Scrooge character perhaps sums up what your Wingman might

  • Leadership Lessons: Are you a team player?

    Improve your perception of being a Team Player. Sometimes we have to sacrifice what we want for the betterment of the team, the big picture, and the Air Force.

  • See evil, hear evil, speak up

    Everyone has met one or two Airmen in your career that agrees with their leadership's decisions even though they know it's against Air Force policies or directives. They refuse to speak up about the violation and would rather follow orders because they don't want to rock the boat. They may even