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  • Heroes in our midst

    The pride Americans feel toward our armed forces is at an all time high. The numerous "I Support the Troops" and "God Bless our Troops" magnets and stickers are ubiquitous and much appreciated. But as we reflect around this Veteran's Day holiday, and as those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Freedom earned through sacrifice

    Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once

  • In honor of Veterans' Day, we salute you

    Dear Veterans, Another year has passed and I want you to know you are not forgotten -- you who gave of yourself, dutifully and honorably, in the service of our country, our United States of America, land of the free and home of the brave. How true those words are.  And how we take for granted this

  • Cyber Command -- the new frontier

    The Secretary of the Air Force announced Nov. 2 that 8th Air Force would become the Air Force's lead command for cyberspace. Command officials are now responsible for organizing, training and equipping the Air Force for cyberspace operations. This is an important next step in securing a new

  • What makes a wingman?

    The single greatest characteristic of Americans is their willingness to accept a challenge. That statement in and of itself could venture down many paths, but take a moment to consider how often you've personally challenged yourself. Have you ever looked at a sudoku board, a crossword or a

  • Airmen deliver hope

    Recently, I had the privilege of participating in the Falcon Heritage Forum at the United States Air Force Academy. The forum provides an opportunity for cadets to interact with people who have participated in operational missions, specifically, in this case, humanitarian airlift missions.A total of

  • Discipline: The small things are no little matter

    Sometimes, in the morning, when it's cold, I'll walk to work with my hands warmly nestled in my pockets. Or I'll be leaving the dorm when it's dark, realize I've forgotten my reflective belt, but don't go back and get it because I work just across the street. When I was notified I was deploying to a

  • Remembering 25 Years: World AIDS Day Dec. 1

    As we recount the last two and a half decades that the world has witnessed the destructive force of HIV/AIDS, we are reminded of unimaginable pain and suffering, but also of tremendous goodwill and the triumph of the human spirit. World AIDS Day will be held around the globe Dec. 1. This year's

  • Influenza is preventable: Protect yourself, get vaccinated

    Influenza season is upon us once again, and many are focused on the threat of avian and pandemic influenza, or the bird flu. Amid all the concern over these significant threats it is important to remember the widespread illness and deaths caused by the influenza virus every year. Not everyone stops

  • The New Year is coming... Are you ready for your resolution?

    Every December millions of people begin penning their New Year's resolutions, planning behavioral changes they want to make during the coming year. Typically, resolutions include high-payback targets such as tobacco cessation and weight loss, as well as increased fitness activity, stress management