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  • This is your fathers Air Force

    Back in 1983, when I entered the Air Force, a crusty old staff sergeant said to me, "Airman, this isn't your father's Air Force." I smiled and said, well, yes it is -- my dad's a master sergeant in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Today, when I hear that I smile and say, well, yes it is your

  • Face-to-face leadership

    I recently spoke with a former commander, and as we discussed what was going on in our lives he asked me if I face my troops in both good and bad situations. It reminded me of when he faced me and informed me of my promotion, then weeks later had to tell me of the passing of my grandmother. I asked

  • Telling the Air Force story

    While growing up, I often heard stories about my father's service in the Army and my uncles' experiences during World War II. Their accounts provided me more than just a history lesson. They instilled a sense of pride in me about our country and no doubt influenced my decision to join the Air

  • Integral history

    I was privileged to witness an amazing contribution defining American engineering Aug. 4 -- a work of art from steel -- and more importantly, an immeasurable piece of history. Prior to boarding her, I walked through a mini street fair of unique vendors and heroes. Can-Do Airmen from McGuire gathered

  • Life’s lessons lead to appreciation of family, friends

    Life has a funny way of teaching you its various lessons. For me, from events that took place in July, I learned a great deal about the importance of my family and what they mean to me and my military career. My life lessons began in late June during a lunch break from working during the Eagle Flag

  • Commitment

    Commitment as defined by Webster's dictionary is "something which engages one to do something." Throughout our military career and personal lives we make numerous commitments. We commit to join the military, get married, have children, get degrees, join various organizations, re-enlist ect. Along

  • What does the flag mean to you?

    As many of you know, to commemorate our 60th Air Force Anniversary, Team McGuire organizations have been conducting a formal retreat ceremony Fridays through Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. at the base flag pole. For some of you, it's probably been a long time since you've participated in a retreat ceremony. I

  • I am a dinosaur

    I am a dinosaur. I admit it, and in fact, I like it that way. I really dislike computers. That means writing this article is especially painful, because I am writing it on a computer. I have something like an allergic reaction to technology. I don't have that reaction to most people. I grew up

  • Airtides passes another waypoint

    As our base newspaper shifts from printed paper to electronic format, it is important to take a quick look back and appreciate the heritage of the base paper -- and perhaps a deep breath as technology alters the way we can do business! The base paper has come a long way since 1942 when it was

  • Customer Service is everyone's job

    When most people think of customer service, they think about front-line staff providing goods or services for payment. Many of us don't believe we serve "real" customers, because money does not change hands during business transactions. Each one of us, both military and civilian, serve a