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  • The dos and don'ts of the political season

    With the excitement of the presidential primaries lurking around the corner, there are a few things Airmen must remember during this upcoming political season.When you joined the military or became a federal employee, you did so with the knowledge that this decision came with some sacrifice.Everyone

  • Mentoring: A few thoughts from an old junior officer

    Given my limited Air Force experience, when mentoring is discussed it elicits either fond tales of personal guidance or a resigned sigh from painful memories of day- or week-long exercises in yawn-control and eyelid lifting. This exposes the dichotomy of effective and ineffective mentorship. What

  • Holiday celebrations with food

    Many holidays, celebrations and family and cultural traditions often center on food. As a result, many people gain weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year. The problem is not that we celebrate and over indulge, but how we eat.It's the tempting treats during the holiday season and the pressure

  • Take a look in the mirror before complaining about 'today's Airmen'

    As I go about my business around Joint Base San Antonio--Randolph, whether attending meetings or speaking at the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Seminars, I often hear NCOs and senior NCOs discussing some of their work issues. Undoubtedly part of the conversation revolves around the

  • Pearl Harbor Day reminds us to remember, honor WWII veterans

    When I visited my grandparents the weekend after Sept. 11, 2001, I remember my late grandmother, Clara Hix Clifford, saying to me, "I never thought I'd see something like this again in my lifetime."By "again," she was referring to the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese -- a

  • 'Budget fatigue' can lead to holiday debt

    Last night I hopped on the Internet with the intention of buying a few gifts. Money, as always, is tight, so I figured I could go bargain hunting without wasting time or gas.As colorful, enticing images of gift possibilities danced across the screen, I swiftly shot from site to site, half a dozen

  • Leadership: Not just for 'leaders'

    There I was, about to lead the 555th Fighter Squadron into combat in Operation Enduring Freedom, wondering how history would judge our performance and hoping that all of the training over the course of a year would pay off. As it turned out, no amount of training could have completely prepared us

  • Key cogs of national security policy

    "People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be in a situation where they feel that they are doing something for the greater good." -- Mike Kryzyzewski, Duke University head basketball coachCoach Krzyzewsksi -- Coach K from here on out -- had

  • Remaining resilient amid uncertainty

    With the recent announcements from Air Force officials regarding civilian workforce restructuring and continuation of the enlisted date of separation rollback program, there is understandable potential for a feeling of fear about the uncertainty of what the future may hold.While these changes may

  • Don't Settle

    Twenty Seven. A nondescript number, a multiple of 3 and 9, somebody's jersey number, maybe your age or for me, the number of years I've been in this incredible Air Force. I say that I've been in for 27 years to let you know my experience of the great changes we've undergone as we continue to