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  • Why do we observe Memorial Day? Ask a veteran

    If you want to know why our nation observes Memorial Day, ask a veteran. I recently visited the Colorado Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The Lt. Marion L. Willis VFW Post 101 is “the oldest and friendliest VFW in town,” said retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Vazquez with an easy smile. He

  • Air Force mission: It goes beyond the job

    Commanders and leaders are always reminding us how important we are to "the mission." But, how many of us really know what "the mission" is? I remember being a young senior airman at a commander's call at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and hearing the question, "Do you understand how you contribute

  • Take action to prevent ‘growing’ problem

    It was just two months ago when I sat in my friend’s living room sharing pictures from her past. It was her high school year book, 1967, and something very striking caught my eye.“Wow, all of you were skinny!”My friend laughed, and staring at the picture responded, “You are right, I had not thought

  • Energy conservation: everyone can contribute

    Simple practices can produce a positive impact on the electrical consumption on any base. A joint effort at all Air Force bases, both in family housing and in duty sections, plays an enormous role in what the base pays for electricity each month.Here are some ways that will help reduce electrical

  • To be successful leaders we must constantly evolve

    Leadership is often thought of as a skill that's developed gradually, but I disagree. In my journey through the ranks, I've often wondered how our systematic approach to officer development translates to actual leadership growth. The Air Force promotes gradual increases in responsibility and

  • What I feel when I look up at the American Flag

    When I look at the American flag, I see something beautiful. I feel so many different things such as honor, patriotism, freedom, pride, safety and thankfulness. I also think of our service members. I feel honor when I look up at the American flag because I am able to live here in America and live

  • Son remembers his father’s, family’s journey

    We all carry the baggage and lessons of our ancestors. They shape and mold who we are. I thought it would be fitting on Father’s Day to share my immigrant father’s story with you. His journey inspired my Air Force service, and I hope it will make you proud to be an American, grateful for your

  • Taming the credit monster

    "People do not plan to fail.  They fail to plan.” It is an adage spoken countless times.   Unfortunately for many, it rings painfully true in today’s easy-credit environment. In the past few months I have heard many stories of people who have put themselves into devastating financial hardship due to

  • Mission demands highest ethical standards

    Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience, but how he stands in times of controversy and challenge." Daily we make decisions that challenge us to distinguish right from wrong. The great majority of these decisions are

  • Reflecting on more than just independence

    What you do this Independence Day probably depends on who you are. The Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines deployed here will probably go about their day just like any other. We'll put on a uniform and go to work doing the hundreds of vital jobs that we do every day. Most of us will work somewhere