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  • Starting on the right foot with FTAC

    Oct. 1 marked the day my First Term Airmen's Center course began. I walked into the classroom, gawking at all the new faces and immediately asking others how they expected the course to be. Several times prior to starting I was told I needed to find a way to stay awake during class, so I began FTAC

  • To our veterans: thank you

    As November approaches, our nation prepares to honor our veterans. Like many Amercians, I have a great appreciation for the many service members of all ranks and services who raised their hand and volunteered to serve, especially those who did so in time of conflict. You have all contributed to the

  • An ‘O-flight’ to remember

    The alarm goes off; it's 2:30 a.m. Memories of the old days working in medical evacuation flash by. Soon I realize I'm awake because of my new mission - teaching the next generation. Today I get to take 40 of my Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. cadets on a KC-10 Extender orientation flight at

  • To our veterans: thank you

    As November approaches, our nation prepares to honor our veterans. Like many Amercians, I have a great appreciation for the many service members of all ranks and services who raised their hand and volunteered to serve, especially those who did so in time of conflict. You have all contributed to the

  • An ‘O-flight’ to remember

    The alarm goes off; it's 2:30 a.m. Memories of the old days working in medical evacuation flash by. Soon I realize I'm awake because of my new mission - teaching the next generation. Today I get to take 40 of my Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. cadets on a KC-10 Extender orientation flight at

  • A dose of perspective

    Most of us will never know the extent of the pain, frustration and challenges Staff Sgt. Brian Williams and other wounded American military personnel face. Every wounded warrior's injuries are unique, and unfortunately, Brian suffered more than just the loss of his left leg to an improvised

  • 108th Wing Airman gains motivation from family, tradition, Airman’s Creed

    In retrospect, it will be fierce determination that advances Courtney Beard's career to an enviable status.At 23-years-old, she already has her staff sergeant stripes on her arm and a stunning list of achievements. New Jersey Air National Guard State Command Chief Vincent Morton confirms, "she is

  • Service organization delivers in time of need

    I'd like to share a quick story about a few, true patriots. I received word in July one of our deployed 21st Air Mobility Operations Squadron members was returning stateside on emergency leave. His father-in-law was rapidly declining in health so the member was on his way home to join his wife and

  • Focus on safety as summer draws to a close

    Ten. That's just how many days are left until Labor Day, 2012. And there are only 29 days until the first day of Fall. But there is still plenty of summer-like weather left and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. This year, the Air Force Safety Center decided to forgo the normal "101

  • Marilyn Monroe and the general

    Plastered across the pages of many magazines, blogs and newspapers last week were photos and stories about the untimely death of actress Marilyn Monroe 50 years ago. Some authors went beyond just simply discussing her beauty or sexual exploits and opined she was actually quite brilliant. Sources