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  • Have courage, speak up

    Recently, I saw a commercial depicting what appeared to be a typical business meeting. An older man, clearly the boss, said something along the lines of "So, we all agree -- it's a good idea?" To which an employee responds "I think it's a stupid idea." In the next scene, the employee who gave his

  • WMSE celebrates National Nurses' Week

    National Nurses' Week is celebrated annually from May 6-12 to celebrate the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This year's National Nurses' Week theme, "Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care, highlights registered nurses', licensed practical nurses', medics'

  • 'Innocent until proven . . .'

    Guilty?We've all seen the media lately - the news stories, the articles, the speeches and even a movie regarding sexual assault in the military. The recent awareness campaign has served to remind us all that sexual assault in the military should not be tolerated.Let me be clear up front, no one is

  • Attention to detail: difference between life, death

    Air Force Military Training Instructors instill the three Air Force core values into every Airman during Basic Military Training: Integrity, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. The excellence ideal is instilled through countless hours of meticulous clothes folding, drill, cleaning,

  • AMC offers a 'mighty' tool for mentors

    Get mentored or get left behind. Air Force development opportunities are becoming more competitive and without proper guidance, an officer stands the chance of missing important milestones. While still a mystery to most, Air Mobility Command's ribbon chart is a mighty, yet highly underutilized

  • New squadron commander: Airmen are unit's greatest asset

    The following is an excerpt from a speech delivered by Maj. Joseph Zackaricz during the ceremony in which he assumed command of the 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.The 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has been involved in nearly every single contingency and humanitarian mission the Air Force

  • Army Reserve celebrates 105 years

    On April 23, our nation will celebrate the 105th anniversary of the Army Reserve. From its origins in the Medical Reserve Corps in 1908 to its evolution as an indispensable part of the Army's total force, the Army Reserve has shown itself to be a life-saving, life-sustaining force for the Army and

  • April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month occurs in April nationally and within the Department of Defense. The month is designated as an extension of a variety of yearly events to further raise awareness, prevent and eliminate sexual assault through public education.This year's theme, "We own it. We'll solve

  • Days of remembrance: heed the warning signs

    The term,"holocaust," should require no further explanation. The majority of Americans are aware of the horrors and atrocities inflicted upon the Jewish population by Nazi Germany during World War II. As we look back upon perhaps the single most defining event of the 20th century, I invite you to

  • Vietnam POWs experienced hardship, maintained honor

    As many of our Airmen are still putting their lives in order after Hurricane Sandy, much is happening in the world, with ongoing mobilizations, federal sequestration and fiscal arguments occurring now and for the foreseeable future. As a result, we all are faced with the added stresses of