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  • Making the PCS a success

    Ah, the permanent change of station season. That time of year when good friends leave and new ones show up. When it seems like the enlisted personnel reports and decorations never end and going-away luncheons are a daily event. Turnover is in full swing and it's important to remember a few things to

  • Uncommon Airman

    I do not choose to be a common man.It is my right to be uncommon - if I can.I seek opportunity - not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.I refuse to

  • Get to know your Airmen

    "It all starts with great NCOs and great supervisors who understand every Airman does have a story," said the general. A part of taking care of people is knowing their stories. "Learn their stories. I am absolutely convinced that if we knew each other better, we would care for each other more," said

  • A place for everything; everything in its place

    Just like some of you, my family and I are right in the middle of yet another move, our ninth in our Air Force career.There are boxes everywhere in our house. Life simply doesn't slow down enough to make it as smooth of a transition as we would like it to be.Each time, after the dust settles from a

  • Slowest of suicides

    I've been slowly killing myself for the past three years. I intentionally inhale toxins that destroy my lungs and heart. I smoke cigarettes.But, I'm quitting - again.According to the health and wellness center's tobacco cessation class, the average smoker will attempt to quit five to seven times

  • EPR system not broken if used correctly

    I'm not certain how many of you had an opportunity to watch Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody's recent comments regarding the enlisted performance report, but I strongly recommend you take a minute to visit the Air Force Portal and check it out. Our leaders at the very highest levels are

  • Uncommon Airman

    I do not choose to be a common man.It is my right to be uncommon--if I can.I seek opportunity--not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.I refuse to

  • Leading change

    How many times have you been waiting in a line for service wondering why something takes so long when it seems like it should be an easy process? Or worse, you waited in line and finally get to the customer service representative and find out you are missing a document and must come back later? You

  • 2nd ARS celebrates 90-year anniversary

    This week, a squadron with a proud heritage pays homage to one of the most significant events in military aviation history, marks the 90th anniversary of the first air-to-air refueling and the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron here carries on the legacy their members created so long ago. Lt. Col. William

  • Keeping service in perspective

    If you were approached by a co-worker, civilian or family member and asked the question, "Why do you serve?" What would your answer be? How would you internalize what you do for the Air Force to the point where you could answer that seemingly simple question?Over the past several years, I've heard