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  • Airman finds inspiration in strength of evacuees' children

    When I first heard the news of the earthquake in Haiti, I wanted to be able to do something. I wished I could go but knew the 621st Contingency Response Wing was the only unit deploying to Haiti for an extended period from this base. Besides, they can't send a pregnant woman for the obvious health

  • Reaching out with aid

    The approach is much like flying into Baghdad or Balad. Pitch black darkness with night vision goggles and the adrenalin flowing. But this isn't Baghdad, even though it looks like a war zone when you hit the ground.Our C-17 was chock full of supplies from water to blankets and even a bulldozer to

  • You’ve done us proud, JB MDL

    I've spent the past week watching a team of professionals attain the unattainable. The men and women of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst launched aircraft, loaded cargo, set up an evacuation shelter, provided medical care and worked around the clock to make sure critical operations were

  • Delivering Army’s Family Covenant

    Defender 6 sends:On Oct. 8, 2007 the Army unveiled the Army Family Covenant, institutionalizing its commitment to providing Soldiers and families - Active, Guard, and Reserve - a quality of life commensurate with their quality of service. However, as I travel around meeting with Soldiers and

  • Military family memories pressed together in a dining room table

    Its biggest job of the year is to hold the holiday meals that will be placed on it. The 2009 holiday season brings with it the first test of my craftsmanship in constructing something for our dining experience -- our family dining room table.I recently finished building this table from bits and

  • Holidays, time for thanksgiving

    I feel it is safe to say most of us grew up with the popular saying, "It is better to give than to receive." Certainly, during the Holiday season, messages of giving and generosity permeate the television, radio and internet. As retail companies and department stores prey on 'virtuous' givers, I,

  • Got attitude?

    You've heard comments about your attitude all of your life. You've probably heard the pointed "watch your attitude" remarks from your parents while growing up. You've also heard the more recent leadership guidance of "have a good/positive attitude" toward some change in your work setting. As a

  • Spouse support network helps writer cope with deployments

    Coping with deployment is a necessary part of life for Army spouses who deal with 12-15-month deployments every other year. Being in a foreign country makes it more difficult.There are ways, however, to cope with these types of deployments.I have been married to an Army Soldier for almost 12 years.

  • Air Force family forges bonds, eases strain

    As Airmen, many times we put service before ourselves to accomplish the mission. It's what we signed up for, and it's what we're trained to do. Even so, what is more than a little difficult is when mission requires us to put service before our spouses and children. The Air Force does a great many