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  • Who likes conflict?

    I will say most people do not like conflict. Occasionally, some people enjoy being challenged with a friendly bantering of words and aren't afraid of disagreements, but most of the time we prefer to avoid conflict.What is conflict anyway? The dictionary defines conflict several ways: to come into

  • Sequestration is here

    Most people are now aware of America's fiscal crisis. The national debt is at $16.5 trillion and rising. The fiscal crisis is driving the need for budget cuts across the federal government. The Department of Defense makes up approximately 20 percent of the federal budget, so we should expect that

  • You don't have to leave the 'Hooah' behind

    It may be time, but sometimes it's hard to leave the "hooah" behind. Military skillsets gained and deployment experience, along with the camaraderie built with fellow Soldiers can make the prospect of transitioning to civilian life daunting. That's even before you factor in the struggling economy

  • Heads up for Brain Injury Awareness Month

    Every month of the year has an awareness theme, with some months having multiple important causes to recognize.March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. One month is a relatively short time to highlight brain injury awareness, but we need to acknowledge, practice and prevent it year-round. Life, as we

  • You don’t have to leave the ‘Hooah’ behind

    It may be time, but sometimes it's hard to leave the "hooah" behind. Military skillsets gained and deployment experience, along with the camaraderie built with fellow Soldiers can make the prospect of transitioning to civilian life daunting. That's even before you factor in the struggling economy

  • Don't be rude, please reply

    We sometimes forget to extend the simplest of courtesies to our friends, neighbors, co-workers and leadership even though customs and courtesies are a large part of our military culture. We occasionally need some reminding of the appropriate action to take in a given situation, whether it is

  • Getting back to basics can save lives

    In the stressed, overworked and strained ops tempo environment of today's Air Force, safety sometimes ends up pushed to the back burner. While cutting back on safety precautions is one solution to our over-filled plates, it is the most dangerous, with literally, life-threatening consequences.

  • Medical staff chief addresses joint base community's concerns

    I hope everyone had a healthy and happy holiday season. By now, you are likely aware that the Lourdes Medical Associates after-hours clinic temporarily closed its doors Dec. 31, 2012. I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of the multiple ways that the 87th Medical Group can meet

  • The Coin of the Realm

    We've got a tough fiscal climate out there these days, and it seems every time we turn around, we hear about how challenging our financial future is going to be in the Air Force. As I visit the squadrons and flights in my wing, I frequently witness how stretched manpower is, and yet we still have

  • People make the wing

    Just how great a place is the 514th Air Mobility Wing? Well, to really know, try leaving for a while.That's just what I did back in 2007. It was a happy departure. I had just been promoted to Colonel colonel and had secured a position on the Numbered numbered Air Force staff - an absolute dream come