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  • Create results through action with CFC

    Most people have a philanthropic soft spot or care for a particular topic, problem or group of people. My concern is for people suffering in third-world or warring countries. I cannot help but think of the children who are impoverished from birth with little hope of opportunity, or the single

  • Alcohol can change your life

    I didn't think. I didn't do the right thing. I threw it all away. Respect, trust, integrity ... all washed away with each tip of the bottle. It all happened because I decided to drink the morning of May 28 and tried to go to work while I was legally drunk. I made it worse by trying to drive a

  • As the saying goes ...

    Have you ever noticed that laughter and light heartedness are traits of leadership that we don't really put much focus on, yet they are so important to what we do? Why? Well in Southwest Asia, we are in the heart of the origin of mankind, working more than 70 hours a week, some outside in 100 plus

  • Take joy in the seeing

    In John Newton's well-known hymn "Amazing Grace" we read these words: "I once was blind but now I see." Mr. Newton referred, of course, to spiritual insight gained as a result of his conversion to the Christian faith. Sight, whether physical or spiritual, is vitally important to one's quality of

  • Air Force continues success in reducing energy impact

    The mission of the Air Force is to deliver air power for the defense of America and its global interests, a mission that requires a rapid-response fighting force capable of flying and fighting in air, space and cyberspace anywhere at anytime. Every October, the Air Force, along with the rest of the

  • Are you a General Sherman or a bonsai?

    There is a tree called a bonsai tree. It is beautiful and perfectly formed, although its height is measured in inches. In California, one can find a forest of giant trees called sequoias. One of these giants has been named the General Sherman. Extending into the sky 272 feet and measuring 79 feet in

  • Creating a culture of safety is a personal responsibility

    Look both ways before you cross the street. Wash your hands before you eat. Wear your seat belt. Don't stare at the sun. Pick your friends wisely ... blah, blah, blah. Do these sound familiar? They do for me. They're the sayings my mom used to say to me through various stages of growing up. The

  • Spelling 'team' with an 'I'

    We've all heard many quotable quotes about teamwork throughout our lives. I'm sure you're familiar with, "None of us is as smart, or as strong, as all of us," or the catchy acronym, "TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More." My personal favorite has always been "You don't spell 'team' with an i."

  • AFMC executive director shares path to her new self

    If you've experienced devastating blows in life, then you know firsthand the crippling effects they can have on so many other aspects of your being. For me, the blows came in quick succession. First, my mother died. Three weeks later -- to the day -- my father died. A few weeks after that -- on what

  • The culture of responsible choices

    As we make our way through and complete a Wingman Week here, I thought it fitting to share some thoughts on the wingman concept and the concept of the Culture of Responsible Choices, or CoRC. The wingman concept was born in the war-torn skies over Europe during the First World War, where it was