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  • Super Bowl moment relative to Airmen today

    At the risk of committing the journalistic sin of cliché in my commentary, I'll use the recentness of the Super Bowl to justify my use of a sports analogy to illustrate my point. Every year when I watch the big game, I remember my favorite play of all time and hope for a similar moment that would so

  • Overcoming pride to prevent suicide

    As my office has just completed a resiliency stand-down day, I am struck by the increasing numbers of suicides in the Air Force every year. There are more agencies and programs than I can count to assist anyone thinking of hurting themselves, and we receive regular training on how to engage in

  • Feeding camels is tiring, yet important task

    When my 3-year-old asked me why I was going to the desert in 2004, my reply was simple. I said, "Daddy has to go feed the camels," and that was enough to sustain his curiosity. My 7- and 8-year-olds didn't buy it.Despite their doubt and his bewilderment, I went forth and tried my best to help by

  • Mental injuries, illnesses are killers

    What would you do if you suffered a broken leg tomorrow? Chances are you would go to an emergency room, see a doctor, have your leg X-rayed and placed in a cast and get a set of crutches. You wouldn't be back to 100 percent right away, but you could at least function.Now, what would you do if you

  • Developing Airmen continues to be a priority

    An Air Force leader's most important job is to care for and develop Airmen through a combination of education and experience, but every Airman must also actively seek opportunities to learn and grow. This agreement between leaders and leaders-to-be is the foundation of the most powerful air force in

  • The tyranny of 'now'

    Be careful what you wish for. George Bernard Shaw is famously quoted as saying, "There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart's desire. The other is to get it." Our modern colloquial version of the sentiment is expressed in the proverb, "Be careful what you wish for; you might get

  • Late supervisor's lessons live on

    The best Air Force boss I've ever had was a Navy brat who never served a day in uniform.Tracey Schwarze was my civilian supervisor in a reserve airlift wing from 1989 to 1991 when she was in her late 20s. I was five years younger and respected her immediately because she was bright, hardworking and

  • Tribute to an American Hero: Maj. Gen. Al Flowers

    I often heard him refer to himself as "Airman Ordinary." He did not feel special. He did not feel privileged. He was simply proud to serve. "Airman Ordinary" is anything but ordinary. He just completed more than 46 years of active duty service--the longest serving Airman ever, in our great Air Force

  • Alcohol does not have to direct your life

    The 437th Airlift Wing recently achieved an impressive goal; 120 days without a driving under the influence arrest. This indicates a growing trend of strong wingman support and responsible drinking. As we begin 2012, it's the perfect moment to build on that success by focusing on all alcohol-related

  • Put tires at top of car winterizing list

    With winter fully upon us, it's already a little late to get our vehicles ready for the rough weather and conditions ahead. Getting this accomplished before you need it is the way to go.Some people call this winterizing and tend to get crazy about anti-freeze, wiper fluid, water-grabbing gas