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  • Celebrating the day America became free and independent states

    "The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. "You will think me transported with enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the toil and blood

  • A patriot's love for the United States

    In a way, the Fourth of July is more like Valentine's Day. It is an opportunity for me to reflect on that great object of my affection: the United States of America. My wife is a very understanding woman. She knows I love her dearly and she is the center of my world. But she also knows that I have a

  • Faces of warriors don't change

    A few weeks ago, a friend shared some pictures of warriors printed in the Air Force Sergeant Association's "Sergeants" magazine. As I looked at these warriors who had battled in wars years apart, I thought, "Generations have passed, but the face of the warrior is the same." I saw the faces of our

  • Lead, follow, get out of the way

    My first Air Force lesson 27 years ago was "lead, follow or get out of the way."A great deal has changed over the years but not the basic principle of leading or following every day. What has changed is we no longer have the luxury of allowing any Airman to get out of the way. Ask yourself

  • You make the difference in Smart Operations 21

    One of my favorite shows on TV is "60 Minutes," and specifically Andy Rooney's segments. He has a direct way of asking, "Why?" Some of the "why's" I hear most are, "Why is everything computerized? Why do we have so much training on-line? Why is there no longer an office with people in it to do (fill

  • On that day ... a reminder of why the national anthem plays

    It was a hot Tuesday afternoon. I was leaving Bldg. 402 after updating my base vehicle sticker. As I walked toward the double-glass doors leading to the parking lot, I encountered a small group of people standing just inside the door -- two Airmen, a civilian employee and one captain. As I reached

  • 101 Critical Days: Some dangers come in small packages

    Dangers around your house don't always flash warning signs. Some of the biggest dangers come in creepy, crawly and camouflaged packages. Brown recluse spiders, while not quite as dangerous as the infamous black widow, can threaten life or limb if its bites are left untreated. Brown recluses live in

  • Airman reflects on true meaning of Wingmen

    In today's Air Force culture we often hear people reference Wingmen. It has become almost cliche' -- "Do you have a Wingman?" But really, who are these mystical little creatures, this race or culture who is supposed to take care of us? I've been thinking about it a lot lately. Maybe because my time

  • AFSO21: A "smart" way to do the job

    By now, I am sure many of you have heard that our Air Force is undergoing a significant transformation. We are in the process of evolving into a more expeditionary force and increasing our ability to take on any mission, anywhere in the world. As we undergo this transformation, it is vital we have a

  • Dietary supplements - a blessing or curse?

    In our new air expeditionary force culture, an increasing number of duties and decreasing number of Airmen demand new-found levels of excellence in all areas of life. Technical ability, time management, critical thinking and physical stamina are but a few areas we must constantly work on to operate