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  • A warrior's heart

    The letter read: We arrived at the Vance gate about 1 p.m. The guard at the gate walked up to the car as I stopped. Dad was sitting on the far side of the backseat. I told the airman my father was retired military and passed him dad's military ID. The airman took the ID read it and raised a

  • Why do we fight?

    Now that we've been involved in the war on terrorism for some time through operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, I think it's important to reflect on why we fight.I was working on this article when I received an e-mail from a very good friend of mine. He was in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11

  • OpSec is no party, but it can save lives

    With the number of things to keep in mind when dealing with operational security -- from computers to paperwork to conversation -- it's no wonder some of us stand around, scratch our heads and ask, "What exactly is OpSec?"So, I give you a birthday party.It is a surprise birthday party. It may be

  • 'Thank you for the work that you do'

    Morning commutes in the nation's capital are not typically a pleasant experience. Those of us who use public transportation contend with the daily routine of riding buses, commuter trains, or our rail system, called the Metro.Most people who ride the Metro don't bother to talk or look at each

  • Fear, anxiety sometimes come in little packages

    "Mommy, why is there war?""Daddy, why are there terrorists?"Tough questions, yes. Impossible questions, not necessarily.Our children are growing up in a different world than we did. Messages of terror can travel the Internet around the world in seconds. Rogue nations with weapons of mass

  • Eyes in the air

    One hundred years has brought aviation to a place its early pioneers may have never dreamed of. The earliest pioneers, though, were born centuries before the Wright brothers built their first bicycle.According to legend, the Chinese were the first to use aerial reconnaissance, sending men aloft in

  • A fighter pilot's goodbye

    As we stand trained and ready to execute the decisions of our President, many thoughts are focused on loved ones at home. It is their support that gives us the confidence and the moral strength to carry out our duties and hurry home.That support began giving us strength even before we left the

  • Break out of your rut!

    Originally, a rut was a deep, narrow track made in the ground by the wheels of a cart or carriage in a roadway after continuous use.Today, the term is used to describe a condition where people find themselves doing the same tired routine in the same uninspired way.In James Hunter's "The Servant," a

  • Airmen, families critical to OPSEC success

    With our nation at war, operations security becomes a vital part of success in battle and force protection at home.Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld during a nationally televised press conference on Iraq March 20, concluded his remarks with a strong reminder to those who have access to classified

  • Civilians provide crucial role in national defense

    When we talk about building leaders, we must address the total force. Today's military is a rich blend of active-duty, Guard, Reserve, civilian civil service and contractors supporting military operations.The civilian workforce is a crucial link in national defense. The Department of Defense