Commentaries

July 9, 2014
Military memories: WWII veteran shares story, connects Airman with grandfather

Twenty-five B-24 Liberators were lost during his last mission during World War II. His airplane had been among those that went down. He and his crew had to ditch the plane over the North Sea. Luckily, he had been rescued from the waters by an English Air-Sea Rescue ship
July 3, 2014
An Airman's thoughts on the 4th of July

This weekend, as we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great nation, it's worthwhile to reflect on just how courageous the signers of the Declaration of Independence were in standing against the tyranny of their day toward the pursuit of liberty. The 56 signers were truly forward
June 19, 2014
Layers of leadership

Our Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, published Air Force Instruction 1-2, "Commander's Responsibilities," May 8. The information contained within it can be described as "back to the basics of leadership." I see these basics embodied with Captain America, a man with many layers. Let's peel
June 12, 2014
Difficult force shaping calls made tougher by undeserved 'Firewall 5's'

Make the tough calls, never pass the buck and take care of your piece of the Air Force.
June 11, 2014
Chasing the high

"Running, for me, has changed from a burden to a gift, and I have become a better person because of it."
June 11, 2014
Is the Air Force in you?

Chief Master Sgt. Edward Edgar comments on what it takes to go beyond simply being a member of the Air Force. He delves into the more complex issue of how to get the Air Force into Airmen.
June 9, 2014
Drunk driving: What does it take?

Understand this -- drunk driving is no accident and it is not a victimless crime.
June 3, 2014
Thank you, for now

Capt. Thomas Hammill was a Green Beret who served in Vietnam and Cambodia. I knew him as an uncle and hero; however, society had a different perception of him and the rest of the men and women who fought in Vietnam.
May 25, 2014
Chaplain reflects on mission this Memorial Day

"Honorable." That was the word used to describe the kind of work Chaplain (Maj.) Martin Adamson would be involved in at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
May 23, 2014
The difference between Memorial and Veterans Day

There are lots of reminders out there that Memorial Day is about more than a day off or barbecue. It's also about more than thanking everyone who served or waving flags. The truth is, many people confuse this day with Veterans Day.