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  • Understand stress triggers to beat holiday blues

    Seeking support, being realistic and planning ahead can help ward off stress and depression. For some people, the holidays bring unwelcome guests -- stress and depression. And it's no wonder. In an effort to pull off a perfect Hallmark holiday, you might find yourself facing a dizzying array of

  • Mentoring: It makes a Difference

    I have always enjoyed reading about the comments and experiences of our Airmen in the field. Recently, a Hurlburt Field "Tip of the Spear" spotlight caught my attention. It highlighted Staff Sgt. Erin McLoughlin, a 4th Special Operations Squadron AC-130U loadmaster instructor.As a member of the Air

  • The captain is an idiot

    Imagine you are part of a crew on a classic sailing ship.You are navigating rough seas, violent storms, and trying your best to stay afloat and reach your next port. Your crew works below deck.There are no windows below deck. The little light produced by the old copper oil lamp only adds to the

  • There when needed: Native Americans always answer call of duty

    Native Americans serving in the military have long been part of one of the largest per-capita ethnic groups in the profession of arms. Young Native Americans have answered and continue to answer the nation's call of duty for many reasons. Some see it as a rite of passage, while others have been

  • Whose name do you know in Afghanistan?

    Before I came to Afghanistan, I only knew what I heard about it on TV. I knew the names of only several notable insurgent leaders and trouble makers, but I didn't know the names of any good, regular people.Like many of you, I knew the names of Osama bin Laden and Mohammed Omar and since I've set

  • Our veterans, my heroes

    As we approach Nov. 11, Veterans Day, I am reminded more readily that those of us wearing the uniform have a special bond with those who have worn the uniform -- our veterans. We share an identity that transcends any differences we may have. We unite in a duty to serve and sacrifice for our great

  • A mentor by any other name...

    A new assignment. A new project. An unexpected or planned change in your life. The need for a decision in a situation you haven't faced before. These are all times when it is great to have someone to give you advice and counsel. Naturally, you want someone who has been through the experience and

  • Where the fallen lie

    I had an unforgettable day that I want to share with you. I know we've all sat around and discussed in detail why we do what we do, and if we will be willing to continue to do what we do, day in and day out through deployments, retirement decisions, job opportunities, missed birthdays, missed

  • Changing the energy culture

    The absolute lifeblood of the modern military is energy. It allows us to be expeditionary and go anywhere on the globe. For true energy assurance as an Air Force, we need to be able to find energy solutions and strategies anywhere, even in hostile nations. At the most basic level, that assurance

  • AMC continues to 'power the force - fuel the fight' for energy efficiency

    "Efficiency promotes effectiveness." That's a creed the Air Mobility Command Fuel Efficiency Office have lived by since its creation in 2008. Since then, they've helped save the Air Force millions of gallons of fuel as well as millions of dollars in the process. The FEO's motto and its efforts are