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  • Why we are in Iraq

    We all had many different reasons for joining the military, but since Sept. 11, I know we all joined or re-enlisted knowing that we are at war with the terrorists. But, why are we still fighting in Iraq and putting our lives in jeopardy? To shed some light on this question, I want to provide some of

  • Loyalty is integral to everything we do

    To whom do you give your loyalty? What is loyalty and how does it affect you and our Air Force? As I began to contemplate the concept of loyalty, I realized how integral loyalty is to everything we do as Airmen. Loyalty is a multi-faceted virtue that flows both up and down the chain of command as

  • Waiting

    I didn't cry when my mother died. Not that I wasn't sad.  I had just been expecting it for too long. Since I was five, in fact. It was near Christmas and my older sister and I were standing outside the skating rink three hours after it closed, waiting for her to pick us up. A police officer finally

  • St. Michael and 'service before self'

    I'd like to tell you a story of Staff Sgt. Cesar Flores and how his display of "service before self" on a personal level reached the ears of President Bush. Sergeant Flores is from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and deployed to the 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Camp Bucca, Iraq. On

  • Why are we here?

    We all had many different reasons for joining the military, but since Sept. 11, I know we all joined or re-enlisted knowing that we are at war with the terrorists. But, why are we still fighting in Iraq and putting our lives in jeopardy? To shed some light on this question, I want to provide some of

  • A spirit of giving

    Someone has said there are three kinds of givers -- the flint, the sponge and the honeycomb. To get anything out of a flint you must hammer it, and then you get only chips and sparks. To get water out of a sponge you must squeeze it, and the more you use pressure, the more you will get. But the

  • My reason for giving: One Airman's inspiring story

    Editor's note:  Operation Julemand is an on-going charity drive at Thule Air Base that raises money to purchase Christmas gifts for children in local villages. The men and women at Thule Air Base have been supporting Operation Julemand since its creation in 1959, and in 2007, raised nearly $10,000.

  • Drinking and driving: It's just not worth it

    The holidays are finally here, and that means holiday parties and some down time to let loose, relax and party with family and friends. While most condone having a good time, ensure you have a plan so you don't end up in the new "civilian below-the-zone" program. We all know the program: It takes a

  • Every Airman ... an airpower advocate

    The Marines live by the motto "Every Marine ... a rifleman." This ethos is foremost in the mind of every Marine, young and old. It's a simple motto, but it sums up what the Marine Corps believes as paramount in the employment of their service. Every Marine, no matter what specialty, is a rifleman

  • Remember Airmen and their families this holiday season

    The holiday season is a time of celebration, giving thanks, family gatherings and anticipation of a visit by that jolly ol' elf. At our many deployed locations around the world, we have chaplains, first sergeants and services professionals doing everything possible to bring good cheer and