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  • Gratitude a very different place from which to face challenges

    I have been reflecting over the past few months on the economic times in which we find ourselves as individuals and as a nation. I wonder how we are dealing with the stress that it places in our lives and in our families. While I was mulling over my own challenges, I realized how truly grateful I

  • Independence Day: Freedom at its finest

    In a few days, we, as Americans, will celebrate one of the most, if not the most, important date for the U.S. -- our Independence Day.As I try to figure out what I'll be doing for the Fourth of July weekend, I also want to take the time to reflect on this most reverent of days.What does Independence

  • No pencil eraser for social media mistakes

    In February 2010, Pentagon officials authorized using social networks on unclassified military computers. They believe the benefits of social media outweigh security concerns. However, operational security has always been a military constant and that has not diminished with the advent of social

  • Good leaders practice servant leadership

    Servant leadership is a concept that may be a little different from the normal discussions concerning leadership. Though many of us practice this concept every day, we haven't thought about it as being in relationship to a servant. The phrase, "I joined the military to serve my country," has been

  • Shedding blood for my country

    June 25 marks the 15th anniversary of one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. Airmen and coalition forces in Saudi Arabia. Most people remember or know the event as the "Khobar Towers bombing." For me, this horrific act is an experience that will be forever etched in my mind and on my body.

  • How sharp is your saw?

    As members of the United States military, we are busy. I know I didn't need to tell you that, but we all know it's true. We are fighting three different wars and trying to aid as many allies as we can while also being downsized. When demands are placed on our time, we have to prioritize what we will

  • Need reasons to exercise?

    Is all of this exercise really worth the effort? Can't this be a whole lot easier? When will we be able to keep fit while lounging in the recliner? There are too many days when we are tempted to skip the workout. How many of you have said, "I'll start tomorrow?" How many days ago was yesterday?

  • Positive impressions leave lasting impact

    Twenty-one years later, I still remember my very first day of active duty on an Air Force base. It was June 14, 1990, and my wife and I had just driven halfway across the country from Iowa to Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, Calif. Neither one of us had ever been to Sacramento before, let alone

  • Cardio or weights? Which comes first?

    One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a fitness professional is, "If I am going to do my cardio and strength training on the same day, which comes first?"Experts are definitely split on this issue. The majority of fitness experts will advise you to do the cardio after the weight