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  • AMC commander: Celebrate the holidays; reflect on accomplishments

    As we celebrate the holidays, it's time to reflect on one of the most extraordinary years in our nation's history. Chief Kaiser and I look back with admiration on the amazing things you've done, and we thank each and every member of our active, Guard, Reserve and civilian team for your hard work and

  • Two uniforms, one mission: Army ground liaison learns about AF 'front lines'

    The thunderous and dominating sounds of Army artillery fire would not be heard tonight. The king of battle for this exercise was obviously the Air Force, and it was my privilege to be there training as an aircraft parking ramp coordinator with the 818th Contingency Response Group, a part of the

  • Holy cow, Batman! Learning is forever

    I was recently reminded by my two sons about how nervous they were to start first and second grade at a new school after a fun-filled summer of swimming lessons, camp and a family vacation. The younger one spoke for both of them and boldly asked his mother and me, "How many grades do we have to

  • Antiterrorism: stay vigilant during holiday season

    For most of us, the end of the calendar year is a time for shopping, family gatherings and holiday celebrations. But unfortunately, terrorist groups and organizations do not take time off for the holidays. The Provisional Irish Republican Army bombed Harrods department store in London, killing nine

  • Apply contingency response mindsets to future AF challenges

    I was honored to take command of the 819th Global Support Squadron earlier this year, a part of the 621st Contingency Response Wing. Though our wing is small in size, with just 600 members, it provides a tremendous capability as Air Mobility Command's acceleration force, all thanks to the unique

  • Military teamwork: crucial to mission success

    As members of the Air Force - regardless of officer, enlisted, 25 years of active-duty service or a first-term Airman - we all have at least one thing in common -- we all went through basic training. One of the fundamental purposes of basic training, as I remember it, was to break down your notion

  • AMC commander: ‘Thank you for serving others’

    As we gather together with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, this is the perfect time to reflect upon how much we have to be thankful for. For one, I'm thankful for the opportunity to work with all of you - Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilians and Commercial Partners. Serving

  • Wing Chaplain reflects on Thanksgiving: then, now

    Colonists celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day during their second winter in America. Governor William Bradford, Dec.13, 1621, issued a decree which set aside a day for prayer and thanksgiving. His heart was heavy as he planned for a day of thanksgiving, because his wife drowned as the Mayflower